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Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is unexpected, and can be a terrifying experience which can have significant financial and emotional consequences for you and your family. Obtaining medical attention should be your first priority. There are, however, important steps you must take to comply with legislation and...
Read moreIn our previous blog, Dimitra Bouras explained some of the top causes and common injuries sustained by health care workers. Below we look at two case studies where we were able to help injured health care workers. Case study 1: 38 year old nurse sustaining neck and shoulder injury Sabrina*, a 38 year old nurse working in...
Read moreWhen filing a Comcare claim, individuals expect to receive the support and compensation they deserve for work-related injuries or illnesses. However, there are instances where Comcare claims are denied, leaving claimants confused and frustrated. It’s essential to understand the common reasons for Comcare claim denials...
Read moreHealth care is one of the most fundamental sectors to both society and the economy, with workers in this sector providing vital services to patients in public and private hospitals, nursing homes, home care situations and medical clinics. Health care workers include nurses, doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists and carers. ...
Read moreUnder the South Australian Return to Work Act 2014 there are two types of lump sum payments – section 58 for non-economic loss (loss of function) and section 56 for economic loss. If you’ve suffered a physical injury which is the subject of an accepted workers compensation claim, then you may be eligible for a section 56...
Read moreWhat is a ‘Whole Person Impairment (WPI) Assessment’? If you have a permanent impairment that resulted from a work injury, you may be eligible for a Whole Person Impairment Assessment. The Whole Person Impairment Assessment will determine whether: you are entitled to weekly payments after two years of incapacity; you...
Read moreIf you have an accepted workers compensation claim in South Australia, then you may be able to negotiate a redemption of your entitlements to weekly payments and/or medical expenses. The big question is, should you accept a redemption payment, and what are the key considerations? The biggest thing to consider is whether or not...
Read moreTRIGGER WARNING – this blog discusses suicide and some people might find it distressing. Military Compensation Lawyer Tim White outlines what compensation might be available to those left behind when a current or former Australian Defence Force (ADF) member takes their own life as a result of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder...
Read moreMaking a military compensation claim can be complicated. Sadly, because of this, individuals often have their claims denied or receive less compensation than they deserve. Had they received legal advice there is a chance the outcome could have been different. In this blog, Tindall Gask Bentley partner Tim White will explain...
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