Insurance company loses appeal over rejection of TPD benefit
A former police officer in NSW faced an appeal regarding her insurance benefits. She had experienced severe psychological injuries that prevented her from working. The insurance provider rejected multiple claims and recently sought to appeal a decision that was made in the woman's favour. Background The former police officer (the respondent) claimed benefits under the […]
PTSD sufferer slams insurer for gruelling TPD treatment
A former police officer who developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after witnessing harrowing events on the job has complained about the treatment he received from his insurer after making a total and permanent disability (TPD) claim. Metlife Insurance classed Adam Watts as employable despite his condition, but he has been unemployed for five years since […]
Machine learning in the fight against disease
Technology is no doubt a massive driver of innovation and advancement. There is no clearer example of this than the field of medicine. For those looking at making personal disability claims, new technology can make a difference to your overall well-being by identifying the genetic risk factors that led to disease. Machine learning decoding disease genomes Disease […]
New cancer treatments for the future
Like many debilitating diseases, cancer can have a major impact on your quality of life. Yet, with the Australian government pointing out that there were over 130 new cases in 2016, there is a general consensus that more must be done to help those who fall victim. A number of organisations are making bigger and better technological […]
New nursery dangers resulting in TPD claims
Australian workers spend their lives in a diverse range of industries, while mining and construction are often touted as being two of the most important to the country’s economy, there are others which are having both positive and negative effects on people. According to IBISWorld, Australia’s nursery industry contributes nearly $750 million to the country’s […]
Constructive denial is a tactic used by insurers to deny disability coverage
The case of an injured policeman who was denied his claim for disability coverage by the state's police insurer at first had his claim upheld before an appeal overturned that finding – with lasting consequences for other injured police. In Shuetrim v FSS Trustee Corporation, the plaintiff was a police officer who claimed to have tennis elbow […]
Could hearing loss result in compensation?
While many of us take our hearing for granted, it is important to remember the thousands of Australians who don’t have this privilege anymore. Hearing loss is a problem that Australia has to face in the coming years and supporting those who have suffered injury is the first step in this journey. This topic was […]
Paralympians set to mentor young people with serious injuries
The NSW government has announced a new mentoring partnership with the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) that could provide significant benefits to people who have suffered serious injuries. State Minister for Finance, Services and Property Dominic Perrottet said the $1 million initiative will see Paralympians help young individuals who have been involved in car accidents or seriously […]
NSW tops January worker fatality list
New South Wales led the charge in terms of work-related fatalities in January, as it accounted for a third of all incidents over the course of the month. Safe Work Australia’s Notifiable Fatalities January 2015 Monthly Report showed 12 male workers were killed throughout the country over the course of the month, with four of […]
Council appeal on worker disability case rejected
A council that was forced to pay 60 per cent of damages towards a building firm employee who was injured on the job has failed to convince the NSW Court of Appeal that it did not owe him a duty of care. The construction company was conducting roadwork for the council as part of a […]
