Personal injury compensation articles and claim guides.

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 discrimination. For example, according to Beyond Blue, a common attitude is that people with anxiety or depression are ‘weak, not […]

Upset, anxious, uncertain, these are just a few of the many emotions that thousands of Australians who lodge a workers compensation claim experience every year. It’s bad enough that you’re unable to work and potentially do the things you love, but to be forced to put your trust in a system that you don’t fully […]

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 find that you’re able to retrain and take on some work. The intent of TPD insurance is to provide a […]

As much as we hate to think about it, motor vehicles can be dangerous, and accidents happen. Motor accidents can cause significant physical and psychological injuries, and they can also cause financial stress from time off work and treatment expenses. In NSW, the CTP insurance scheme is there to support injured motorists. So if you’ve […]

When we head out to work, school, shopping or for leisure every day, the last thing we expect is to be hit by a car. But the reality is that more than 1500 pedestrians are hit by cars on NSW roads* every year – that’s more than four people every day, just in our state. […]

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. And if the illness means having to stop work, there’s the added stress of worrying about your financial future – […]

If you’ve had a medical condition or illness misdiagnosed in Australia, you might be entitled to claim medical misdiagnosis compensation. This claims guide answers all the most commonly asked questions and explains how to make a successful medical misdiagnosis claim. What is medical misdiagnosis? Medical misdiagnosis occurs when a medical professional diagnoses the wrong condition […]

Is there anything in life more precious than your health? For most the answer would be no, so it’s critical to know that when a situation arises where your well-being has been compromised as result of negligence on the part of a medical professional, there are clear legal avenues available to take action and claim […]

We place a lot of faith in doctors to act professionally and in our best interests, and the majority of them do. But mistakes are sometimes made that result in a worse outcome for the patient, and those mistakes can amount to doctor negligence. If you’ve suffered medical problems or losses due to doctor negligence […]

In terms of acceptance and awareness, psychological injuries have come a long way in the past few years. There are more services available to help those who suffer from these kind of injuries and there is generally a greater understanding in society about how these people are affected. But there’s still such a long way […]