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Your complete guide to making a TPD claim

TPD claims – your complete guide

This article is a guide to all you need to know when making a TPD claim, from eligibility to entitlements to TPD payouts and more.
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TPD claims for mental illness

TPD claims for mental illness

Many people often only think of accessing TPD insurance for physical injuries; however, you can also lodge a TPD claim for illness, including mental illness and psychological conditions.
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WorkCover lump sum compensation claims Victoria

WorkCover lump sum compensation for permanent impairment

If your worker's compensation injury becomes permanent, you may be entitled to lump sum compensation known as an impairment benefit.
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The risks of accepting an early offer to settle your public liability claim

Exercise caution when accepting an early settlement offer on your public liability claim

Whilst accepting an early offer to settle your public liability claim may be tempting, accepting an early settlement could have serious consequences for any future entitlement to a public liability claim.
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Optimising your WorkCover claim for psychological injury

WorkCover and mental health claims for psychological injury

We explore your options to lodge a WorkCover claim for compensation and other benefits, due to your psychological injury at work.
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TAC Claims and Farm Accidents

Farm vehicle accidents and TAC claims

If you’re injured on a farm while using a farm vehicle, including 2-wheel motorbikes, quad motorbikes, side by side vehicles, tractors and harvesting equipment such as headers, you have the right to claim entitlements from the TAC.
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WorkCover after an adverse reaction to a mandated COVID-19 vaccine

WorkCover and other compensation options after adverse reaction to a mandated COVID-19 vaccine

Unfortunately, some workers have sustained an adverse reaction to a mandated Covid-19 vaccine. In this article, we explore the compensation options available to those workers.
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What to do if your TPD claim is rejected

Here’s what to do if your TPD claim is rejected

The process for lodging a TPD claim may have seemed quite straightforward, so you might expect it to be accepted and receive your payout. But what if your TPD claim is rejected or declined?
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Preparing for a WorkCover common law serious injury application

WorkCover common law claims and applications for a serious injury certificate

One of the criteria to be eligible to apply for WorkCover common law damages is to meet the “serious injury” definition. In this article, we look at the definition and the process for lodging a serious injury application.
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Legal advice is crucial when applying to the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme

Covid-19 Vaccine Claim Scheme – Why legal advice is crucial

Although the Covid-19 Vaccine Claim Scheme may be considered “DIY” by the government, there are significant factors which need to be considered to ensure you get the full compensation you deserve.
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Compensation Options for Childhood Abuse Survivors

Two compensation options for survivors of childhood abuse – civil common law or National Redress Scheme

There are two very different options for compensation for survivors of childhood abuse; a Civil Common Law claim or the Federal Government National Redress Scheme.
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What is public liability?

Public liability claims – what injuries are covered in “slip and fall” incidents

Injuries can occur across a number of public places. This article explores the types of injuries/accidents that may entitle you to public liability compensation.
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