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From TPD and workplace injuries to car accidents,
public liability, and institutional abuse – we are here to
guide you through every step of your compensation journey.
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD)
TPD and income protection claims are insurance claims through superannuation if you are unable to work due to injury, illness or disability.
Total and permanent disability (TPD) claims are usually available in Australia to people who are unable to work due to injury, illness or disability. A TPD claim is an insurance claim made through your superannuation fund and is separate to your superannuation balance. TPD claims can be complex as each different insurer has different criteria under each different policy. It is essential that you obtain expert legal advice from our experienced TPD compensation lawyers as soon as possible to ensure your legal rights are protected.
Under most TPD insurance policies, you will usually qualify for a lump sum payout if you have sustained a permanent disability, illness or injury that prevents you from returning to your normal job or other work within your experience, education and training (sometimes including re-training).
Importantly, there does not need to be an ”accident” and there does not need to be anyone “at fault” for your illness or disability. It is essential to note that TPD claims can be complex as each different insurer has different criteria and the evidence that you need to provide under each policy can differ.
An individual may have more than one TPD claim, and the amount of each claim will vary depending on the specific insurance policy. An individual may also make a TPD claim in addition to other types of compensation claims such as workers compensation, and TPD claims are often paid out quicker.
Contact us now for your free TPD claim check – our expert lawyers will quickly check all your policies and provide you with specific advice as to your eligibility to make a TPD claim – at no cost to you!
Generally speaking whether or not you are eligible to make a TPD claim may include consideration of factors such as:
Super fund – you will need to find out whether TPD cover is actually included in any insurance policy that your superannuation fund holds for you. Check if you have any lost super funds on the ATO lost super site.
Waiting periods – if a policy does exist, then you may need to show that you have completed its waiting period eg. time since you sustained your injury, started experiencing symptoms, received a diagnosis or stopped work
Level of disability – you may need to demonstrate that you have a certain level of disability and that you are unable to return to your normal job or other work within your experience
At Justice Injury Law, our experienced and qualified lawyers are here to help you navigate the complex insurance claim process. We will provide you with clear and uncomplicated legal advice and guidance along with friendly, knowledgeable and prompt service. Our goal is to deliver maximum compensation with minimal delay, thereby empowering you to move forward with your life.
If you have already submitted your TPD claim and it has been rejected by the insurer, please note that strict time limits apply. It is important that you obtain expert legal advice from our experienced TPD compensation lawyers as soon as possible to ensure your legal rights are protected.
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Workplace Injuries
Compensation claims for physical and/ or psychological injury at work, travelling to or from work, or whilst working in labour hire and contractor roles.
In Queensland, claims for work injuries have strict time limits. If you have sustained a physical and/ or psychological injury at work, it is essential that you obtain expert legal advice from our experienced workers compensation lawyers as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.
There are two main types of compensation available in Queensland to help an injured worker:
Statutory benefits – to cover your initial medical treatment, rehabilitation costs and some (usually not all) of your lost wages. You may also be eligible for a lump sum payment during or at the end of your statutory claim. Important: do not accept any lump sum offers before seeking legal advice as you may lose your rights to claim additional compensation!
The statutory claim (which is usually lodged with WorkCover Queensland) is a “no fault” scheme and is available to anyone injured at work, or on their journey to or from work.
Common law claim – in addition, you may be able to pursue a further claim against your employer’s insurer to compensate you for:
- past and future lost income and superannuation
- past and future medical and rehabilitation treatment, including medicine
- treatment for psychological and/or psychiatric symptoms
- travel expenses, eg. for medical and rehabilitation appointments
- pain and suffering due to the work injuries
- return to work services (including training)
To make a common law claim, an injured worker needs to identify some “fault” by their employer, ie. faulty machinery or equipment, unsafe work practices such as heavy lifting, lack of training, slips trips or falls etc. A common law claim for damages will properly compensate you for injuries and losses, especially losses in the future – it is essential that you understand all your rights and all the compensation you are entitled to!
If you have been injured at work, it is critical that you:
- report the incident and injury to your employer, fill out an incident report, and keep a copy
- go to your doctor for treatment, explain how the injury happened and request a work capacity medical certificate
- lodge a claim with WorkCover Queensland over the phone or online at WorkSafe.qld.gov.au
At Justice Injury Law, our experienced and qualified lawyers are here to help you navigate the complex compensation claim process. We will provide you with clear and uncomplicated legal advice and guidance along with friendly, knowledgeable and prompt service. Our goal is to deliver maximum compensation with minimal delay, thereby empowering you to move forward with your life after a work injury.
Both statutory claims and common law claims for work injuries in Queensland have strict time limits. It is important that you obtain expert legal advice from our experienced workers compensation lawyers as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected.
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Car and Road Accidents
Compensation claims for injuries as a passenger or driver, pedestrian, cyclist, scooter caused by a car or other vehicle on a road.
If you have suffered a physical and / or psychological injury in a car accident or other accident involving a vehicle, it is essential that you obtain expert legal advice as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.
Regardless of whether you were the driver, a passenger or other road user such as a pedestrian, cyclist or scooter rider, if the accident happened because of something someone else did and you have suffered an injury, you are entitled to bring a claim for compensation against the “at fault” vehicle’s compulsory third party (CTP) Insurer. Even if you think the accident was partly your fault, you may still have a claim! Read about road use tips and safety topics at StreetSmarts.
If you have suffered a psychological injury from witnessing a car accident, you may be able to bring a claim against the CTP insurer. If you have been involved in a car or road accident on your way to / from work, you may be able to bring a workers’ compensation claim in addition to a CTP claim.
A CTP claim can generally compensate you for:
past and future lost income and superannuation
past and future medical and rehabilitation treatment and medical expenses
treatment and medical expenses for psychological and/or psychiatric symptoms
travel expenses, eg. for medical and rehabilitation appointments
pain and suffering you have experienced due to the injuries from the accident
care and assistance that other people have provided to you during your recovery including paid and unpaid care
At Justice Injury Law, our experienced and qualified lawyers are here to help you navigate the complex CTP claim process. We have decades of experience helping injured people with all types of injuries, from minor injuries (including whiplash) through to serious and complex injuries including traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and catastrophic injuries.
We will provide you with clear and uncomplicated legal advice and guidance along with friendly, knowledgeable and prompt service. Our goal is to deliver maximum compensation with minimal delay, thereby empowering you to move forward with your life after a car accident.
In Queensland, compensation claims for car and road accidents have strict time limits. It is important that you obtain expert legal advice from our experienced lawyers as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected.
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Public or private liability
Compensation claims for injuries caused at public places or private property including shopping centres, rental premises, school or daycare, sport and recreational activities, animals or faulty products.
In Queensland, claims for injuries that happen in public places or private property can be made if another person was “at fault” for the incident. These claims are usually called “public liability” claims, and can include:
- Shopping centre incidents such as slip and fall
- Injuries to guests in a private home
- Injuries to tenants or guests in a rental home
- Injuries to students, parents or guests that occur at a school or daycare centre
- Sporting and recreational activities that result in injury
- Injuries associated with animals
- Theme park injuries
- Incidents at public places such as council parks or footpaths
- Injuries due to faulty products or defective equipment
- Assaults or injuries at licenced venues
- Injuries to contractors, subcontractors or labour hire workers
If you have sustained a physical or psychological injury at a public place or private property, it is essential that you obtain expert legal advice from our experienced public liability compensation lawyers as soon as possible to protect your legal rights. This is because strict time limits apply to public liability claims in Queensland.
Generally speaking, public and private liability claims are made against a “public liability” insurance policy held by the owner of the building or place where the injury occurred.
For example:
- Public places such as council owned or operated parks, gardens, playgrounds, footpaths, some roads, public access golf courses and other sporting venues – are covered under insurance policies held by local government
- Private property that invite or allow the public to enter their premises such as shopping centres, schools, theme parks and licensed venues are covered under insurance policies held by the owner or operator of the venue
- Private property such as homes or rental properties are usually covered by “building and contents” insurance policies (and these policies usually cover animals kept at the address)
If you have suffered a physical and/ or psychological injury, then you may be able to make a claim to compensate you for:
- past and future lost income and superannuation
- past and future medical and rehabilitation treatment, including medicine
- treatment for psychological and/or psychiatric symptoms
- travels expenses, eg. for medical and rehabilitation appointments
- pain and suffering due to the injuries
costs of retraining or return to work services - care and assistance that other people have provided to you during your recovery including paid and unpaid care
To make a compensation claim, you must be able to identify some “fault” by another person that caused (or partly caused) your injury, eg. did not clean up a spill, did not repair a broken step, did not inspect or maintain playground equipment etc.
If you have been injured in a public or private place, it is critical that you:
- report the incident and injury, fill out an incident report, and keep a copy
go to your doctor for treatment, - explain how the injury happened and request a medical certificate if you need time off work
- consult an experienced public liability compensation lawyer as soon as possible
At Justice Injury Law, our experienced and qualified lawyers are here to help you navigate the complex compensation claim process. We will provide you with clear and uncomplicated legal advice and guidance along with friendly, knowledgeable and prompt service. Our goal is to deliver maximum compensation with minimal delay, thereby empowering you to move forward with your life after an injury.
Public and private liability injury claims in Queensland have strict time limits. It is important that you obtain expert legal advice from our experienced compensation lawyers as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected.
Free initial chat – Get expert, confidential, no obligation advice from our qualified lawyers
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Tabetha is so kind and cared deeply about my case. It felt like she was my friend as well as my lawyer. She guided me every step of the way and I felt very supported. I recommend her to all my friends and family.
- Maryanne W.
I cannot thank Amy enough for her help and guidance. She was quick to respond, knowledgeable and friendly. She gave me frank advice and encouraged me to stay strong. I was very happy with the outcome of my case!
- Simon S.
Amy did not pressure me to pursue my case. She came to my home, listened to me and freely gave me lots of helpful information and advice. When I was ready to start my claim, she was quick and thorough, and determined to get me the best result. She changed my life for the better. Thank you Amy.
- Jacqui D.
I am so grateful looking back now that I found Tabetha. She is a powerhouse of legal information and integrity. If you are looking for a gun lawyer, give her a call!
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