Law Partners provides specialised and local compensation lawyers: Port Macquarie and Newcastle Law Partners has answered the call of injured Australians residing in Newcastle and Port Macquarie regions by providing experienced, specialised and local personal [...]

The circumstances that lead you down the path of having to make a total and permanent disability claim are always difficult. You may be doing your best to support a family and coming to terms [...]

If you’re forced to stop work because of an injury, illness or mental illness, the future can look bleak as you figure out how you’re going to support yourself financially. And many Australians who can’t [...]

As a single working mum with two kids, life was busy for Mary. The daily logistics of kids, school, work and trying to fit in a bit of exercise was hectic, but Mary was coping. [...]

There are some situations where you can return to work after a TPD payout. For example, if new medications or rehabilitation techniques become available, and that results in an improvement in your condition, you might [...]

Mental illness can be completely debilitating, and many people suffering from mental illness find themselves unable to work. To make matters even worse, people with mental health issues often experience significant levels of stigma and [...]

A lot of people have their TPD claims rejected by insurers, even when they do have an eligible claim that should be approved. In this guide, we take you through the seven steps to successful [...]

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with a serious illness, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed with information on treatment options, medication, therapies and other advice – it’s a stressful time. [...]

If you’re unable to work because of an injury or illness and you’re unlikely to return to work in the future, you might be able to claim a total permanent disability (TPD) lump sum through [...]

If you’re unable to work due to injury or illness, you might be able to claim a total permanent disability insurance (TPD) payout. Most Australians have TPD insurance through their superannuation funds, although many are [...]

What is a TPD claim? A TPD claim is a claim for a lump sum payment under a TPD insurance policy. Most Australians have TPD insurance policies connected to their superannuation funds, however, some people [...]

Each and every time we open a new payslip we know two things are certain; we’re going to be charged tax and a portion of our pay will go towards our superannuation fund. The tax [...]