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If 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 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...
Read moreWe are often contacted by people who are surprised by a decision made by the case managers handling their workers compensation claim. Whilst it may seem final, you are able to challenge a decision made by your case manager – however it is not straightforward or an easy process. How do I dispute a decision? The process...
Read moreMaking a Comcare claim for a work injury can be a daunting process – but if the claim is rejected, it can be even more overwhelming and stressful. It is critical to know that if your claim is rejected there are steps that can be taken to challenge this. Legal assistance is crucial to ensure the best outcome possible.
Read moreWhat is CRPS? Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a broad term to describe excess and prolonged pain and inflammation that can follow an injury to an arm, hand, leg or foot. The pain can be excruciating, even for something as mild as a gentle touch. Other symptoms include changes in skin colour, sweating, temperature...
Read moreIf a claimant refuses to see a doctor nominated by Comcare, the claimant's compensation can be suspended and they must go to court to argue their case. (ABC News: Emma Machan)
Read moreFollowing a series of changes to the Northern Territory's Return to Work Act there is now "deemed" acceptance of claims for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ('PTSD') for frontline emergency workers (first responders).
Read moreHow can a pre-existing brain tumour lead to a ‘work injury’ and have compensation paid? It seems unlikely – impossible even – however in a bizarre turn of events in a remote drilling work site in the middle of Moomba in South Australia, TGB was able to secure compensation for an affected worker faced...
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