What is provisional liability? Provisional liability is an interim decision on liability. It allows for financial assistance to be provided whilst the claim is investigated and a decision on actual liability is made. How long is provisional liability? Provisional liability is for a period of 12 weeks or up to $7,500 in medical expenses whichever…
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Are you missing out on work due to permanent illness or injury? Your superannuation may include insurance that can provide payment through disability insurance. What is TPD? TPD stands for Total and Permanent Disability, and is a term used for an illness or injury that prevents you from working. The majority of Australian superannuation funds…
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How long does the insurer have to determine a claim for property damage? The insurer has 28 days to determine a compensation claim for property damage, which includes damage to clothing, crutches, artificial members, aids, teeth or spectacles.
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Australia draws many thousands of people from around the world each year to spend some time working and enjoying the lifestyle Australia has to offer. Many visiting non-citizens will be eligible to work for a part of their stay to keep a regular influx of money while they’re here, however not all visas permit this,…
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Workplace or personal injuries are usually easy to point out when you go to make a claim, but adequately gathered medical evidence can often be the difference between getting deserved compensation and the insurers refusing to pay. There are myriad of scenarios where medical records over an extended period are essential to ensure a payout…
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Our client “Bob”, has spent his entire working life employed in the building industry working as a builder’s labourer. His jobs have involved kneeling whilst helping with concreting and levelling, patching work, jackhammering, bending, squatting, tying steel bars, walking over steel mesh, carrying and lifting. Bob was on his feet all day every day. Several…
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A recent KPMG report for James Hardie Industries revealed that claims in the 2017/18 financial year for mesothelioma was 5 per cent higher than the previous year, with 392 mesothelioma compensation claims reported. That’s a person diagnosed with the deadly asbestos-related cancer every single day! NSW has had the highest fatalities from mesothelioma Caused by…
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Our client worked in the construction industry for many years. In the twilight of his career, he worked as a crane operator operating from an elevated cab atop a tower crane and also operating cranes by remote control. A few years ago he was sent by his employer to a construction company to operate their…
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You may have heard about the term public liability but like many people, may not understand what it means and can completely miss out on compensation you deserve. One of the most common misconceptions is that public liability is a claim you can make only if you get injured in a public place, like a…
Read MoreQuestions and Answers Why might the insurer deny liability? There are a number of reasons why the insurer may deny liability for injury, weekly compensation, medical treatment or lump sum compensation. These reasons can include: Injury was not sustained at work The injured person is not a worker for the purposes of workers compensation Employment…
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