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Under 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...
Read moreIf you are in South Australia, and have been assessed as a seriously injured worker as a result of a physical work injury, then these changes may impact you. A significant change has come into effect as at 17 October 2022 which provides seriously injured workers in South Australia the ability to elect a lump sum payment for...
Read moreTGB’s Comcare Claims team has successfully managed permanent impairment claims for injured Commonwealth employees right across the country. TGB Partner and experienced Comcare Claims lawyer, Tim White answers our clients’ seven most frequently asked questions and raises things you need to be aware of. 1. What is...
Read moreHow does a work injury cause stress? A work injury can be extremely stressful for an injured worker. Not only does a worker have to deal with the pain of their injury which at times can be chronic, they often have to attend multiple medical providers on a regular basis to assist with their recovery. A worker may often feel...
Read moreOn 2 June 2022, the South Australian Government tabled proposed changes in Parliament to the Return to Work Act 2014 in the form of the Return to Work (Permanent Impairment Assessment) Amendment Bill 2022. The changes are set to benefit employers by keeping down employers’ workers compensation premiums at the expense of...
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