TPD claims are not always an automatic entitlement or straightforward as it seems. Many claims are rejected by insurers to avoid making payouts. But what to do if your TPD claim is rejected?
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Car accidents and spinal injury claims: what you need to know
No matter how you injured your back, whether at work, in a car accident or due to the negligence of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation.
WorkCover agrees to fund alternative medicinal cannabis treatment for chronic pain patient
We successfully helped our client who suffered life-changing injuries at work have her expensive medicinal cannabis chronic pain treatment funded by WorkCover – something difficult to do for conditions not approved by the TGA.
Do volunteers have WorkCover compensation rights?
Volunteers are vital to our workforce and communities. But in Victoria, only a handful of volunteers are entitled to WorkCover benefits if injured or become ill during voluntary duties. We explain who they are.
Frequently asked questions about TAC claims
It’s important to know that if you’ve been injured in a road or transport accident, you may have a claim for compensation through TAC.
Why positive work health and safety culture is important
There are many benefits that arise from having a positive work health and safety culture, but it really is as simple as the fact it prevents injury, illness and death.
Understanding TPD insurance through superannuation
Superannuation was set up to ensure Australians have an income stream after retirement. Now it also has insurance policies to help if injured or ill, like TPD insurance
Six things you may not have known about TPD insurance claims
While Total and Permanent Disability insurance (otherwise known as TPD) is a common insurance held in superannuation funds, it can be a difficult policy to navigate.
Welcomed changes to occupational disease legislation
Changes to existing OHS and WorkCover related legislation as outlined in the new Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022.
“What is my claim worth?” A look at how compensation is calculated under the TAC legal framework
Our clients will inevitably ask, “how much money can I claim?”, the answer has both a theoretical and practical application.
Why is there still a stigma about workers’ compensation?
Making a compensation claim against your employer’s workers compensation insurance is well within your rights. So why is there still a stigma?
The role of speed on car crashes and injuries
Studies prove speeding has a direct impact on injury severity and consequently plays a role in a number of car accident claims.