Category: Work Injury Damages
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What to Do If Your TPD Claim Has Been Denied
By Kerry Byrnes
Step-by-step guide to challenging a denied Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claim Denied a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claim? Discover the essential steps to take if your TPD claim has been declined and how you can improve your chances of success. Being denied a TPD claim can be both frustrating and disheartening. Â Particularly as […]
Time limits for TPD Claims in NSW
By Kerry Byrnes
Time limits for TPD Claims in NSW – Don’t miss your window! Time Limits for TPD claims in NSW are not always clear.  Different rules can apply across different super funds. Most super funds do not have a time limit in which you must lodge a claim following cessation of employment. Sometimes, the critical “time […]
How to Prepare a Strong TPD Claim
By Kerry Byrnes
How to Prepare a Strong TPD Claim This guide explains what a strong TPD claim typically looks like, what evidence you will need to gather, and the steps you can take to give yourself the best chance of success. Does Your Policy Require an Any-Occupation or Own-Occupation Definition? One of the most important parts of […]
When Can You Sue Your Employer After a Building Site injury in NSW?Â
By Kerry Byrnes
In New South Wales (NSW), workers’ compensation can help you if you have been injured at work. In accidents that include employer negligence, you may be able to sue your employer for work injury damages.  Our guide below explains when you can sue your employer after a building site injury in NSW. What is the difference […]
Whole Person Impairment Assessments After a Construction Site Injury in NSWÂ
By Kerry Byrnes
What Is A Whole Person Impairment Assessments In Construction Site Injuries in NSW? AÂ Whole Person Impairment (WPI) Assessments in construction site injuries in NSW measure the extent of a construction worker’s permanent physical or psychological damage caused by a work-related injury or illness. It is expressed as a percentage, representing how much the injury affects […]
How to Maximise Your Workers’ Compensation Claim After a Building-Site Accident in NSW
By Kerry Byrnes
This guide explains each stage of the workers compensation claim process after a building site accident in NSW.  You’ll also learn how to avoid common mistakes that can reduce or jeopardise your construction injury claim in NSW. Step 1 – Seek Immediate Medical Attention The first and most important step after a construction site injury […]
Limitation periods: Do you know how much time you have to make your claim?
Disclaimer This article is not legal advice and is for general information only. Â Limitation periods are complex and the law to subject to frequent changes which may not be updated on this page. Â You should always contact a lawyer for specific relating to your situation and any potential limitation periods. What do you mean by […]
Work injury damages (part 1)
What are ‘Damages’? A Work Injury Damages claim must be made within 3 years from the date of accident however a Court may grant leave to proceed after 3 years if there is a satisfactory explanation for the delay. Two limbed test for work injury damages To claim work injury damages an injured worker must […]