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Not all workplace injuries happen because of accidents or negligence. TGB lawyer Alexandra Harris explains your compensation rights if you are injured at work while having a seizure. Making a workers compensation claim is not always clear-cut. What if you have an epileptic fit at work and break your ankle? Do you have a claim...
Read moreIt’s hard enough returning to work after a workplace injury. But what happens if you need more surgery? Can you still receive payments to ease the financial strain? TGB senior Associate Dimitra Bouras explains your options. “How will I pay my mortgage and bills if I can’t work?” It’s a common fear among people...
Read moreThe personal, private battles faced by our Australian Federal Police officers have become public thanks to recent media reports, detailing suffering from psychological injury caused by their employment. Bullying and harassment, poor support services and PTSD caused by responding to traumatic events are just some of the issues...
Read moreCall centre workers are under pressure. A heavy workload, coupled with noise, sometimes angry customers and bullying in the workplace takes a toll, and many workers are finding they can’t cope. Tindall Gask Bentley partner Tim White discusses the issues and potential solutions. Noisy, stressful and fast-paced, working...
Read moreShould 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...
Read moreA change to the Return to Work Act means workplace psychiatric injury compensation claims are now assessed differently. TGB senior associate Dimitra Bouras and lawyer Alexandra Harris explain the change and how it may effect your chances of a successful claim. If a psychiatric injury has stopped you working, you need to know...
Read moreInjured workers strive to get back to work as soon as they can, however they often face hurdles from employers who see them as a risk.
Read moreHave you been injured at work? Your non-cash benefits can affect how much you can claim.
Read moreWhen making a claim for compensation as an injured commonwealth worker, a basic understanding of the most relevant sections of legislation is imperative, writes TGB personal injury lawyer Tim White. Three Key Sections Every Commonwealth Worker Needs to Know for their Comcare Injury Claim Commonwealth workers’ injury claims...
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