Category - Personal Injury
A permanent impairment assessment in South Australia is one of the most important stages of a workers compensation claim.
For many injured workers, this assessment determines whether they qualify for lump sum compensation under the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA). Because you are generally entitled to only one assessment...
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You may have been told you can make a workers’ compensation claim, but understanding what that means in practice, and what benefits you can access, isn’t always straightforward.
In South Australia, workers’ compensation is governed by the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA) (RTW Act). The Act sets out a range of...
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For many veterans and their families, navigating the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) compensation system can feel complex and overwhelming. One area that often causes confusion is the DVA 80 points child payment – an additional benefit available to certain veterans who are significantly impaired as a result...
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What Is a CTP Claim and How Do You Make One in South Australia?
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident in South Australia, you may be entitled to compensation through a CTP claim. Understanding how CTP claims in South Australia work and how compulsory third party insurance in SA operates, can make a...
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Being involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) can instantly turn your life upside down. Alongside physical or psychological injuries, you may be facing time off work, medical bills and uncertainty about what compensation you’re entitled to claim.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in South Australia...
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When we seek medical treatment, we place our trust in doctors, nurses and health professionals to provide safe and competent care. Sadly, that trust is sometimes broken. If you or a loved one has suffered harm because of a medical mistake, you may be entitled to compensation through a medical negligence claim in South Australia.
Medical...
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A workplace injury can affect far more than just your health. Time off work, medical appointments and uncertainty about income can quickly become overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what your rights are or where to turn.
This article explains how workers’ compensation works in South Australia, what steps...
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Serving in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can be both rewarding and demanding. The unique pressures of military life – from training and deployment to separation from family and exposure to trauma – can have a lasting impact on mental health.
It’s not uncommon for current and former ADF members to...
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If you’re a Commonwealth employee or work for a national employer covered under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act), your workers compensation claim will likely be managed by Comcare – the Commonwealth’s work injury insurer.
Having your claim accepted can bring significant relief...
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