Maximising Your Superannuation TPD Payout: A Comprehensive Guide
Most Australians aren’t aware that their superannuation fund is there for more than retirement. If you’re unexpectedly forced out of work by a personal injury, and you can show that your injury qualifies as a total and permanent disability (TPD), you may be eligible for a lump sum payment into your superannuation account within approximately […]
$550,000 settlement for delayed referral to treat a blocked artery resulting in a stroke
Case Overview In June 2019, our client was an admitted patient of the First Defendant when he complained of chest pain and was assessed by the Second Defendant. Following this assessment, our client underwent an ultrasound extracranial carotid and vertebral vessels doppler which showed 50% to 69% right-sided internal carotid stenosis and total occlusion of […]
$61k settlement for 23% Whole Person Impairment
Case Overview driving, lifting heavy items, restocking trays, and carrying cartons. On the day of the injury, our client was required to restack milk cartons in his truck that were previously stacked in an unstable way by his employer. He was not aware that there was milk dripping onto the floor, making the floor very […]
Sydney man receives $340,000 settlement following rotator cuff injury sustained during hospital admission
Case Overview Our client was admitted to his local hospital to undergo an elective procedure. It was known to the Hospital that our client had underlying issues with his right shoulder and required care when positioning. Shortly after surgery, nursing staff attempted to have our client sit up on his bed by grabbing our client’s […]
A Complete Guide to Contesting a Will in Australia
Will disputes are a sensitive matter. Ideally, their outcome is a fair distribution of the deceased’s estate. Through gathering the right information and with the help of an experienced estate lawyer, such outcomes are made possible. This article will highlight the differences between disputing a will in Australia’s states and territories, the ground on which […]
Aspiring Rugby League Player receives $200k settlement for improper treatment by a Chiropractor
Case Overview Our client was a local professional rugby league player aspiring to play in the National Rugby League one day. Our client suffered an acute lumbar injury during a pre-season match for which he consulted a Chiropractor. The Chiropractor ordered a lumbar x-ray which showed a Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at L5/S1 with an anterior […]
Former teacher paid $53k for workplace injury
Case Overview Our client was working as a teacher at the time of her injury. Prior to commencing employment at the school, our client had an underlying bipolar disorder type II for which she was receiving psychiatric treatment. Our client was stable from this disorder at the time she had commenced employment at the school […]
$51k settlement awarded for 20% Whole Person Impairment (WPI)
Case Overview Our client was an offsider for a factory when he severely injured his neck, elbows, and lower back. We had our client assessed for permanent impairment by a medical legal expert and lodged a permanent impairment claim. In response to our claim the insurer proposed a counteroffer which was significantly lower than what […]
$400k settlement for Clumsy Division of Bowel Adhesions
Case Overview Our client was married with two teenage children and working part-time. She had a long history of endometriosis for which she consulted a Gynaecologist privately in Sydney. The Gynaecologist diagnosed endometriosis and advised Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingectomy to be performed at a private hospital in Sydney. This is the procedure that was consented to. […]
Hearing Loss Compensation: Eligibility and Legal Process
In Australia, hearing loss affects one out of every six individuals, and occupational noise is responsible for 25% of this group’s loss of hearing. If you’re among those who have experienced substantial hearing loss due to your job, you could be entitled to receive compensation. We’ll cover the criteria for making a claim, types of […]
