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TPD injury claims lawyers.

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If a permanent injury has forced you to stop working, you might be eligible to make a TPD claim.

There’s no cost to speak to a TPD injury 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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What common physical injuries can you claim for?

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

We’ve helped hundreds of clients get TPD payouts for serious back injuries. Conditions can commonly include fractured vertebrae, chronic sciatica, cauda equina syndrome, back injuries resulting in spinal fusion or paralysis, and degenerative disc disease, ruptured or herniated discs. We’ve also looked after TPD claims for clients following failed back surgeries that result in chronic and ongoing pain.

Loss of limb injuries are considered a serious condition that may qualify for a TPD claim. If you’ve suffered a loss of limb injury, you could be eligible for a payout. Common examples include loss of finger, hand, arm, foot, or leg injuries. A loss of ear injury may also be considered under the category of a specific loss or major physical impairment in many TPD policies.

These include neck injuries such as herniated discs requiring surgical intervention, and traumatic brain injuries including concussions, contusions, haematomas, and haemorrhages. We’ve also managed TPD claims for clients with fractured skull injuries, cuts or lacerations to the head requiring surgery with long-term effects on work, and spinal cord injuries affecting neck mobility and sensory functions.

These types of injuries can permanently affect your ability to return to work, and may qualify for a TPD claim. They could include industrial deafness from workplace settings, partial or full blindness or deafness resulting from an accident or medical condition, and brain injuries which cause a loss of speech.

Spinal cord injuries leading to paraplegia or quadriplegia are usually permanent, which often make them eligible for TPD claims. These physical injuries involve the complete and irreversible loss of the use of limbs, and can result in significant impairments that affect an individual’s ability to work.

Burns range in severity and can certainly affect your ability to return to work. Third-degree burns can be serious and require skin grafts and ongoing treatment, whereas fourth-degree burns can affect muscles, bones and lead to a permanent disability. Other conditions which may qualify include serious chemical, electrical and inhalation burns.

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A more personal approach to your injury TPD claim.

If you’ve had to stop working due to a physical injury, a TPD lump sum payout could be a real lifeline for you.

We’ve helped many people with injuries 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 has been impacted. We dig deeper and build the strongest case possible to help maximise your payout.

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

Our TPD injury claim lawyers will get your claim approved ASAP.

We understand that being unable to work due to an injury may be causing you financial stress, and we’re here to help.

A successful TPD injury claim needs to be backed by watertight proof that your injury meets the criteria in your policy. We simplify the process for you, preparing your claim 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 injury 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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 physical injury FAQs:

No, it doesn’t matter how your physical injury occurred – if it stops you from working, you may be eligible to make a TPD claim. If your injury happened while you were working, 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 injury claim. Depending on your insurance policy, the key is that your injury 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 serious physical injuries to any part of your body including your back, neck, head, torso, legs, feet, arms, hands and so on. It can also include severe burns, loss of limbs, and loss of speech, sight and hearing.

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 13 15 15. 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 physical injury 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.

TPD injury 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. 


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

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

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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.


You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.

With Law Partners, you don’t just get a personal injury specialist – you get a 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.

Shane Butcher is a Principal at Law Partners. He specialises in medical negligence, public liability and TPD.

Shane Butcher

Principal

With over 15 years’ experience in personal injury law on my side, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of injured people and their families claim all the compensation they’re entitled to.

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

Jennifer Kyneur

Senior Law Clerk

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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I would like to thank Law Partners for all their help and support through out my claim. Every member of Law Partners from start to finish were so helpful, and went above and beyond keeping me updated and well informed of any changes.

Very professional team that kept my best interest and what would be best for me at all times in mind. Cannot thank them enough; would highly recommend them in an instant.

Made me feel like part of their family. Thanks for everything again guys.

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Law Partners Sydney is the most professional law firm I have ever dealt with. They are extremely diligent and have their clients best interest in all that they do. I could not recommend them enough.

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Gillian and her team were fantastic to deal with from day 1. They stay in constant contact with me and kept me informed of the steps and progress.

Got the outcome I was hoping for. I highly recommend Law Partners.

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I truly can’t thank the team at Law Partners enough. The amazing work that Jennifer and her team and Elyse and her team are doing for me is appreciated beyond what I can convey here in a short review.

The friendly, thorough and professional manner in which they’ve all approached my case has helped me tremendously during this difficult period in my life.

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One of the best lawyers in every aspect. only a phone call away whenever you need. Special thanks to Bill Cortese and his team.

Highly recommended.

Taran Sandhu gave Law Partners a
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When my husbands old TPD lawyer said she couldn’t help us anymore and closed our claim, Shane Butcher and Mark Saunders took on his claim and got my husband the money he was entitled to. Law Partners helped us through one of the most difficult times in our lives and we are very grateful.

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I came to Law Partners to pursue a compensation claim and I found their delivery of service excellent and efficient. They constantly kept me up to date with the progress of my claim. I couldn’t imagine finding a better solicitor to handle my claim.

Janette C gave Law Partners a
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After an injury that totally removed me from the workforce my future was bleak. I approached several Law companies receiving very little guidance, then I found Law Partners. With my settlement I keep my home and possessions and family intact. I also have good friends for life in the team at Law Partners.

Derek H gave Law Partners a
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I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to my solicitor and the other Law Partners’ staff who assisted my children and myself since our car accident in 2012. I am certain that any positive and useful result would not have been achieved without your efforts, assistance and dedication to our cases.

Kylie J gave Law Partners a
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Thank you and all your staff for the help you have provided in these trying times. I was feeling pretty negative about my future but after my first meeting with my lawyer I knew I had someone on my side who really wanted to help me. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending you to anyone who needs your services.

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I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Law Partners for their services. The outcome was excellent and right from the first meeting to the last, Law Partners made the whole process feel seamless and effortless! I was pretty uncertain at first choosing a lawyer but so glad I chose Law Partners.

Shani D gave Law Partners a
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I just wanted to say thank you for everything Law Partners have done for my family and I over the last 18 or so months. Thank you so much for handling our case with the utmost professionalism and thank you for always being just a phone call or email away to answer our questions and give us a great result.

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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.

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

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We’ll listen and match you with an expert TPD/superannuation lawyer who specialises in injury claims like yours.

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We’ll build a personal relationship with you to ensure we understand the true impact of your physical injuries.

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

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Choose Empathy

As a personal injury law firm, we see first-hand every day the psychological damage that a lack of empathy can cause. So we’re committed to promoting more empathy in the world, and sharing stories of the positive impact it can have.

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