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Psychological injury claim denied in NSW? Your guide to claiming from your super (TPD) for mental health.

If your workers compensation psychological injury claim has been denied in NSW, we understand this can be frustrating and overwhelming. You’ve been dealing with a real injury that affects every part of your life, and [...]
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Woman with head injury from car accident sitting next to damaged car.

Head and Brain Injury Compensation Claims and Payouts – Your NSW Guide. 

If you’ve been in an accident and injured your head or brain, you may be entitled to claim significant financial compensation. Head and brain injuries can be serious, which means you may be eligible to [...]
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Dr Liu-Ming Schmidt: Albury Wodonga Health surgeon suspended for six months after being found guilty of professional misconduct. 

A NSW surgeon has been found guilty of professional misconduct after her treatment of 13 patients including a man who died following a catastrophic surgical error, and a woman whose bowel cancer was missed during [...]
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Third-Party Claims, Public Liability & Workers Compensation: Your Complete Guide

If you’ve been injured at work, you may already be receiving workers compensation benefits – or you may still be trying to understand what options are available to you. But here’s what most injured workers [...]
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Understanding no win, no fee lawyers: costs, risks & how to choose the right one.

The fear of legal fees stops many Australians from claiming fair compensation. For many Australians, the thought of legal fees is enough to stop them from making a claim, even when they’re entitled to make [...]
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Pushing a trolley at a supermarket where slip and fall accidents could occur.

Supermarket Slip and Fall Payouts Australia – Your Guide.

Supermarket slip and fall cases in Australia are public liability claims where injured shoppers seek compensation from retailers like Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, or IGA for injuries caused by hazards such as wet floors, spills, or [...]
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Strength is speaking up: Why so many men push through injury alone.

During Men’s Health Week, there’s an important conversation happening around the pressure many men feel to simply “push through” injury, illness and stress on their own. For a lot of men, especially those working in [...]
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A woman suffering from a mental illness that's eligible to make a TPD claim.

Successful TPD Mental Health Claims Guide – Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Bipolar Disorder.

If you have a mental illness, you’ll know how completely debilitating it can be, and how it can make it difficult, or even impossible, to keep working. You’ll also know that people with mental health [...]
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Teenager making a phone call after getting in a car accident

CTP Claims – Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Payouts in NSW.

If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident in NSW, the compensation payments you receive through a CTP claim can be a massive help while you get treatment for your injuries or take time [...]
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Man with a neck injury in a car accident potentially eligible for CTP compensation.

Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation NSW – Your Complete Guide.

Motor vehicle accident compensation in NSW provides you with financial support if you’re injured in a car accident. It covers medical expenses, lost income, and in serious cases, lump sum payments for past and future [...]
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Hard hat of an injured worker

Work Injury Claim: Your Guide to Eligibility and How to Claim in NSW.

A work injury claim can feel overwhelming when you’re already dealing with pain, uncertainty, and time off work. This guide cuts through the confusion and gives you a clear guide to who can claim, which [...]
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Man With Back Injury From Poor Ergonomic Setup

Bulging Disc Workers Compensation Payouts Australia – Your Guide.

Bulging disc compensation payouts in Australia typically include weekly wage replacement payments and coverage of medical expenses. If you have a permanent impairment of 11% or more, you may qualify for additional lump sum compensation. [...]
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When a road accident injury changes your life, what happens next?

National Road Safety Week runs from 17–24 May across Australia. It’s a time to remember the lives lost on our roads, reflect on the impact of road trauma, and encourage safer choices behind the wheel. [...]
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Man being assessed to see if he's eligible for shoulder injury compensation.

Shoulder Injury Compensation Payouts Australia – NSW.

If you’ve suffered a shoulder injury in Australia, understanding your compensation payout options is crucial—especially when even simple activities become challenging. But depending on what caused your shoulder injury and how it affects your ability [...]
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Can you claim compensation for institutional abuse in Australia?

Institutional abuse claims – your compensation guide. If you experienced abuse in an institution, it can be difficult to know where to start, especially if it happened many years ago. You may not be sure [...]
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Silicosis in tunnelling: what workers need to know about silica dust risks.

A recent Sydney Morning Herald article has put a spotlight back on silicosis, a serious and irreversible lung disease caused by breathing in fine silica dust. The story follows a Sydney tunneller diagnosed after years [...]
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Oyebola Coxon midwife manslaughter charges update: what families harmed by birth negligence need to know.

A second midwife, Jordan Michaela Holland, has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a newborn baby during a Newcastle homebirth in 2024. The charges against Oyebola Coxon and Jordan Michaela Holland have raised [...]
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Woman in hospital bed with potential medical negligence claim

Examples of Medical Negligence Payouts in Australia.

Medical negligence payouts in Australia typically range from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. Examples covered in this article include $800,000 for medication errors, $900,000 for birth injuries, and $4.5 million for delayed diagnosis [...]
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Man at work a victim of workplace bullying.

Workplace Bullying Compensation Payouts Guide.

Workplace bullying is a serious problem in Australia and a risk factor for anxiety, depression, and suicide.* If it leads to psychological injury or illness, workplace bullying compensation payouts can be substantial, especially if management [...]
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Man wearing red flannel shirt and black jeans sitting in the drivers seat of a white van with one hand resting on his head

TAC Claims: How To Find Out If You’re Eligible.

If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Victoria, or interstate in a Victorian-registered vehicle, you may be eligible to make a TAC claim. But if you’re facing this situation for the first [...]
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Injured worker calculating whole person impairment lump sum

Whole Person Impairment Compensation Calculator – Permanent Impairment Payout Amounts NSW

If you’re injured at work in NSW, depending on your whole person impairment (WPI) rating (also known as permanent impairment rating), you might be entitled to a permanent impairment payout up to a maximum of [...]
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Workers compensation entitlements - injured workers.

How long can you stay on workers compensation in NSW, and what happens after 130 weeks?

If you’ve been injured at work and you’re receiving workers compensation in NSW, a big question you’ll face is: how long can the payments last? The answer depends on your circumstances, but the core rule [...]
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