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Making 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 Commonwealth compensation? Are you an injured Commonwealth employee? Was your illness or injury sustained at work? We can manage your Comcare claim, wherever you are in Australia. We advise Commonwealth employees all around Australia, where the injury or illness incurred at their work. We have assisted many workers employed...
Read moreWhen asking if you can make a Comcare claim and receive compensation for a psychiatric injury, the short answer is yes!
Read moreHi. My name is Tim White, and I am a partner here at TGB, specialising in advising injured workers – specifically with military compensation claims and Comcare claims. Having assisted injured workers for about 25 years, I want to share with you my top five questions you should raise with your lawyer at the first meeting....
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 moreHow and why does a valid work injury Comcare compensation claim get rejected and what can workers do to protect themselves? When workers leave it too late to report their injury or condition to their employer or delay in lodging the claim, it can make the claims process more difficult and will often result in their Comcare...
Read moreMore work injury claims are getting rejected at the first hurdle, but now is not the time to throw in the towel, write TGB’s Tim White and Daniel Clarke. How can my work injury claim be rejected when it is caused by my employment? Increasingly, we are seeing injury claims rejected on the basis of numerous exceptions, in...
Read moreOften I see Commonwealth employees that have sustained a work injury and as a consequence of that injury they develop other problems or complications with another part of their body. This is referred to as a sequalae or secondary injury. If this occurs it is important to make a Comcare claim for this secondary injury, otherwise...
Read moreTGB partner Tim White discusses what injured Commonwealth workers need to do if their claim is accepted but their medical costs are denied.
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