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Accidents at work can happen unexpectedly. If you’ve been injured at work, you may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation, covering medical expenses and potentially providing lump sum compensation. If your injury is severe and you are unable to work for a period of time, you may also qualify for financial support during your...
Read moreMaking 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 moreHow can a pre-existing brain tumour lead to a ‘work injury’ and have compensation paid? It seems unlikely – impossible even – however in a bizarre turn of events in a remote drilling work site in the middle of Moomba in South Australia, TGB was able to secure compensation for an affected worker faced...
Read moreBefore I was a personal injury lawyer, I was a teacher. I had always enjoyed helping others and so completing my degree in education seemed like a natural progression for me in terms of career choice. In my final year of studying teaching, “social justice in education” was my topic of choice for my Honours thesis...
Read moreInjuries can and do occur in the Queensland workplace. If it happens to you it is important you know your legal rights and entitlements. Workplace injuries can range from serious illness/disease, injury or damage (including amputations, fractures and brain injuries) through to less severe injuries such as strains and sprains...
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 moreIn order for a Commonwealth employee to be covered by the relevant compensation scheme it is not absolutely necessary that the injury or disease you have suffered occur during work hours or at your usual workplace, writes TGB Partner Tim White.
Read moreIn Part 6 of the Workers Compensation Survival Kit, Adelaide injury lawyer Mal Byrne offers advice about getting off and staying off the workers compensation system.
Read moreIn Part 5 of the Workers Compensation Survival Kit, Adelaide injury lawyer Mal Byrne writes pain and suffering, and lump sum payments.
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