Category - Workers Compensation
We are proud to share the news that TGB Lawyers and our Senior Lawyer, Gary Allison have both been recognised in the prestigious Best Law Firms® and Best Lawyers® guides for 2026.
Our firm has been ranked Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation in Adelaide in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms Australia®. This top-tier ranking...
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Suffering a workplace injury is stressful enough without the added pressure of trying to understand the workers compensation system. If you’re covered under the Comcare scheme (common in Australian Government and large national employers), here’s a clear, practical guide to help you through the claims process.
Step 1: Report...
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Accidents at work can happen unexpectedly. If you’ve been injured at work, you may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation, covering medical expenses and potentially providing lump sum compensation. If your injury is severe and you are unable to work for a period of time, you may also qualify for financial support during your...
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Injured at work in the NT?
Have you received a notice of decision? Here’s what to do next.
Picture this: you’ve been recovering from a work-related injury, relying on your benefits to support yourself. Then, out of nowhere, you receive a Notice of Decision from your insurer -denying liability, cutting your benefits, or...
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In today’s cost of living crisis, many people are concerned about the best way to continue receiving income while dealing with a work-related injury. If you’re in this situation, you might wonder whether to continue using any sick leave you may have accrued or if you should file a workers compensation claim.
Key Considerations
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A South Australian council employee has been successful in her claim for workers compensation after injuring herself tripping over a pet fence while working from home.
In a judgment handed down on 18 October, the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET) found that the injury did arise out of the employee’s employment.
Whilst...
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Doyle’s Guide recently released its rankings in South Australia across its injury compensation law categories. We are absolutely thrilled to have ranked highly across all categories, with several of our lawyers being highly ranked, or ranked across multiple areas of law.
The individuals and firms recognised in Doyle’s Guide...
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Medical Marijuana/CBD oil is increasingly being prescribed to injured workers who are dealing with both psychiatric and chronic pain issues.
An accepted Comcare claim entitles injured Commonwealth workers to claim for “reasonable” medical costs associated with treatment connected to their injury claim.
As medicine progresses...
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Completing a Comcare workers compensation claim is just the beginning of a journey that can be fraught with challenges and potential pitfalls. If you’re a Commonwealth employee and you’ve been injured at work, the last thing you need is to face the added stress of navigating the compensation system on your own. The reality...
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