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TRIGGER WARNING – this blog discusses suicide and some people might find it distressing.
Military Compensation Lawyer Tim White outlines what compensation might be available to those left behind when a current or former Australian Defence Force (ADF) member takes their own life as a result of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder...
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In this case study, experienced Defence Force lawyer and TGB Partner Tim White explores an example of a defence force member being medically discharged from the Army due to injuries obtained during his military service, and we discuss what entitlements are available to him. We also give an analysis of the relevant legislation...
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This is a vital question and it's one of the first topics you should be raising with your lawyer. Before you start down the windy road of claiming compensation you should understand the estimated time frames involved.
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About two people die every week in motor vehicle accidents on South Australian roads, with hundreds more significantly injured.
Our compensation scheme for those injured in car accidents is a fault-based one, meaning you can only claim compensations for injuries if the accident was the other driver's fault.
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Defence abuse survivors have renewed hope following the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s announcement of a new reparations scheme.
For survivors this new, less restrictive scheme represents a second chance at reparations and recognition for abuse suffered while serving their country, and follows the 2016 closure of the Defence Abuse...
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Health experts are urging Australian governments to sue tobacco companies for the billions of dollars spent on treating smoking-related illnesses.
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The plastic surgery industry is booming as more and more people pursue the perfect body – but these so-called “standard” procedures are not without risk. What happens when your plastic surgery goes wrong? Can you sue for medical negligence? TGB partner Mal Byrne and senior lawyer Michael King discuss what options...
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Medical negligence. What is it? How do you prove it? Can you make a claim?
In this episode of the Law & Life podcast, TGB partner Mal Byrne and senior lawyer and medical negligence expert Michael King explain the concept and the law around it.
As a former pharmacist Mal Byrne has invaluable insight into the medical industry...
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Should I accept an offer of lump sum compensation for my workplace injury? TGB lawyer Ben Smith explains your options
When you’ve been injured at work, have made a claim, and are offered lump sum compensation it’s natural to want to take the first offer and move on with your life.
However, by accepting the insurance company’s...
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