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If a critical or terminal illness has forced you to stop working in NSW, it’s likely you’re eligible to make a total and permanent disability (TPD) claim.

There’s no cost to speak to a TPD lawyer from Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm to find out how much you can claim. We ask more questions and get to know you personally. It’s how we spot the things others don’t, so you get more compensation.

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A more personal approach to your NSW critical illness TPD claim.

If a terminal or critical illness has stopped you from working, a TPD lump sum can provide much needed financial relief.

We’ve helped many people with critical illnesses make successful TPD claims, but we understand your situation is unique, and you’re different from every one of them.

Getting you all of your entitlements starts with building a personal relationship with you, to truly understand your situation and how your life is being impacted. We dig deeper and build the strongest case possible to help maximise your payout.

There’s no cost to speak to a NSW-based TPD claim lawyer, tell your side of the story, and find out how much you can claim.

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A specialist lawyer will review your circumstances and tell you how much you can claim.

What illnesses can you claim for in NSW?

There’s no complete “list” of what qualifies for a TPD critical or terminal illness claim in NSW. Depending on your insurance policy, the key is that your illness has stopped you from going back to your job, or the work you’re qualified to do. Here are some critical illness categories which may be eligible for a TPD claim:

As with many illnesses, the severity of the condition determines whether a cancer diagnosis is eligible for a TPD payout. Common types of cancer that can lead to a TPD claim include breast, prostate, bowel, skin, lung, kidney, or pancreatic cancer.

A range of heart conditions may be eligible for a TPD claim if one has stopped you from working. This can include cardiomyopathy, primary pulmonary hypertension, or chronic heart disease. Speak to our friendly TPD experts for free advice on your situation.

There are many chronic illnesses which may lead to a TPD insurance payout, some of the more common conditions we see include fibromyalgia, strokes, chronic lung disease, or muscular dystrophy. Contact our specialist TPD lawyers for free advice.

Conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, motor neurone disease, dementia, cerebral palsy, or severe epilepsy are classed as neurological disorders. They may be eligible for a TPD payout, so get in touch with our specialists for free advice.

TPD payouts are often available for some of the more severe autoimmune diseases. These include multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus, vasculitis, polymyositis and dermatomyositis, or severe rheumatoid arthritis. Speak to our TPD experts today for free advice.


Our NSW TPD lawyers will get your claim approved ASAP.

We understand that when you’re faced with a critical or terminal illness, financial stress is the last thing you want to deal with. And we’re here to help.

A successful TPD claim needs to be backed by watertight proof that your illness meets the criteria in your policy. We simplify the process for you, preparing your case thoroughly so we can get a lump sum payout for you in the shortest possible timeframe.

Even if you’ve had a TPD claim rejected by an insurer, it’s still possible for us to challenge their decision and get it reversed in certain situations.

Our specialist TPD lawyers have made thousands of successful claims on behalf of our clients, and we have a network of hand-picked medico legal specialists who work with us to build winning cases.


We’ll help you access your TPD entitlements.

New TPD claims.

If you haven’t lodged your TPD claim yet, we’ll take care of the whole process for you, and you won’t have to pay us until we receive your lump sum.

Claims rejected by insurers.

If you’re having difficulty getting your TPD claim approved, our TPD claim lawyers can assess your situation over the phone and provide free advice.

Not sure if you’re eligible to claim.

If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible to make a TPD claim, our TPD lawyers can take a look at your policy and let you know. It’s a free service.

Need help understanding entitlements.

If you’re just having trouble understanding your TPD entitlements, our TPD lawyers can review your policy and explain it to you in simple terms. It’s a free service.

TPD claim stories

Making a TPD claim changed my life.

Shannelle, Trevor and Regina, like so many injured Australians, were completely unaware that they were eligible to make a TPD claim before they contacted Law Partners. Watch the video to find out how a TPD payout changed their lives.

TPD critical illness FAQs:

No, it doesn’t matter what caused your illness – if it stops you from working, you may be eligible to make a TPD claim. And if your job caused your illness, you might also be entitled to make a workers compensation claim.

It’s important to remember that some policies have specific exclusions, and you may not be able to claim for conditions that predate when your policy was taken out. If you’re not sure, it’s best to speak with one of our TPD specialists who can take a look at your policy and advise you about your specific situation, free of charge.

There’s no complete “list” of what qualifies for a TPD critical or terminal illness claim. Depending on your insurance policy, the key is that your illness has stopped you from going back to your job or stopped you from returning to the work you’re qualified to do. This might include illnesses such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, neurological disorders, or heart conditions.

For more examples of TPD claims, take a look at some of our TPD Claims Stories. The examples listed can be used as a general guide. However, you’ll need to check the criteria in your TPD insurance policy to understand exactly what you can claim for.

If you’re not sure whether you have TPD insurance cover, you can call Law Partners on 0292644474. With your permission, we’ll contact your super fund (or funds) on your behalf and find out what cover you have – there’s no cost for this service.

Yes, if you have more than one TPD policy, you may be able to make multiple TPD claims – one for each policy. This is quite a common situation, as many people have multiple superannuation funds as a result of changing jobs over the years and may have a TPD policy through each fund. Making a successful TPD super claim against one policy has no effect on any other TPD insurance you may have, but you’ll need to submit a separate claim against each policy.  

To learn more on this topic, read our blog TPD Payouts – Your Complete Guide.        

It usually takes 6-12 months for a critical or terminal illness TPD claim to be finalised.

Insurance companies generally assess TPD claims within six months. Some straightforward claims are finalised sooner, however with more complicated claims insurance companies often take longer than six months to make a decision.

Once the insurance company has made its decision on a TPD claim, the trustee of the superannuation fund must make their own separate assessment. This process usually takes between one and two months.

This can vary, but TPD illness claim payout amounts typically range between $60,000 and $600,000, with many payouts being more than $200,000. The amount you can claim is called your ‘insured benefit amount’, and it will be identified on your superannuation member statement. 


Start your TPD claim.

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Speak with one of our friendly TPD/superannuation lawyers today and find out if you can claim for your illness. It’s a free service.

We’ll get to know you.

Your TPD/superannuation lawyer will ask more questions and get to know you personally to work out everything you’re entitled to.

We’ll offer to start your claim.

We’ll explain how we can claim your maximum payout and give you our ‘no win no fee’ guarantee. The choice to proceed is yours.

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You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.

With Law Partners, you don’t just get a personal injury specialist – you get a NSW-based specialist in TPD claims just like yours. Your legal team will work hard for you, check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case. You’re in safe hands with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.

Jennifer Kyneur is a Senior Law Clerk at Law Partners. Her practice area is TPD.

Jennifer Kyneur
NSW

Senior TPD Specialist
NSW

I work hard to achieve the best outcome possible in every claim while also providing an empathetic service to ensure that my clients don’t ever feel like they’re just a claim number throughout the process.

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Lydia Wheatley
ACT
NSW
VIC

Partner
ACT
NSW
VIC

The best thing about being a personal injury solicitor is also the thing that drives and motivates me to be the best I can be and that’s the opportunity and ability to positively change the life of someone in need.

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Gerald Fong
VIC

Senior TPD Specialist
VIC

I believe in prioritising client needs and well-being above all else, providing compassionate and comprehensive representation throughout the claim process.

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Ivana Moconja
NSW

Senior TPD Specialist
NSW

I firmly believe every problem has a solution. If it doesn’t, it’s not a problem, it’s a conclusion – which I strive to learn from and move on.

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Katelyn Vanderkolk
VIC

Managing TPD Specialist
VIC

I try to simplify the legal process for my clients as much as possible and keep them updated throughout their claim. It’s very important to me that my clients have peace of mind knowing their legal team is with them every step of the way.

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Anita Pellizzon
NSW

Practice Specialist
NSW

The more you can familiarise yourself with the client’s circumstances and the challenges they face on an everyday basis as a result of their injury, the better chance you have of delivering a result that will help get the client’s life back on track.

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Sia Lewis
VIC

Paralegal
VIC

I take a highly personalised approach to every case, recognising that each client has unique needs and circumstances.

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Ashleigh Ronayne is a Client Care Specialist at Law Partners.

Ashleigh Ronayne
NSW

Pre Claims Team Leader
NSW

As a client service professional, I pride myself on my ability to be able to actively listen to the needs of the client and ultimately make the claims process as easy as possible.

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Stephanie Kostadinoska is a Client Care Specialist at Law Partners.

Stephanie Kostadinoska
NSW

Paralegal
NSW

Carefully listening, actively advising and making the overall claims process as easy as possible is what I strive to do for every client.

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Why should I choose a Law Partners TPD lawyer?

Caring for our clients drives everything we do – that’s why thousands of Australians every year choose Law Partners.

Your TPD/superannuation team will check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case.

We’ll listen and match you with an expert TPD/superannuation lawyer who specialises in critical or terminal illness claims.

We’ll build a personal relationship with you to ensure we understand the true impact of your illness on your life.

We win over 99% of our cases and pride ourselves in getting the maximum possible TPD payout for our clients.

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