Category - Personal Injury
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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For current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) provides vital support through the military compensation system. However, navigating this process can be complex, and many veterans find their initial claims are rejected due to incomplete information or avoidable...
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Is a Dispute Expensive or Complex?
By TGB Lawyers
If your Comcare claim has been denied, it can feel frustrating and confusing – especially when you’re already dealing with the impact of an injury or illness.
The good news is that a rejection isn’t the end of the road. Many decisions can be successfully...
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Serving in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can be rewarding, but it often comes with challenges that can impact your health and wellbeing. If you have been injured, developed an illness, or experienced a psychological condition because of your military service, you may be entitled to support and compensation through...
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The short answer is… not always.
A bizarre quirk of the Safety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (SRC Act) that is not often raised is that there are certain circumstances whereby a Commonwealth Workers Compensation claim can survive… even after the injured person has died.
Pursuant to section 55 of the SRC Act...
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