When you are injured or rendered ill so severely that you can no longer work in the same occupation, there are safety nets in place that allow you to receive some financial protection. However, the process of filing a total and permanent disability claim can be rather complicated. It is often advisable to work with an experienced legal team focussed
Have you become disabled? You may be wondering what type of disability benefit to apply for, and how to get your disability claim approved. Here’s what you need to know about getting approval on a disability claim in Australia. What qualifies as a disability? Australia has a point system in place to determine levels of impairment, and parameters for what
Getting hit by a car when you are cycling can have devastating effects. In a motor vehicle accident involving a cyclist, the cyclist is almost always injured far worse than anyone else. In addition to personal injury, a cycling accident claim may include pain and suffering damages. The main goal when pursuing a claim for a bicycling accident involving a
Have you suffered an injury or illness at work that caused short-term disability or permanent impairment? You may have grounds for a workers’ compensation claim. The experienced work injury lawyers at Gerard Malouf & Partners can provide legal advice on your rights and responsibilities when pursuing such a claim, and help you maximise compensation for your work-related injury. What are
Are you wondering what happens if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident whilst on the road in a company car? It depends on who was at fault, what you were using the car for when the accident occured, and what was covered in your contract with your employer. This means before you accept the perk of a company
Our client Mr L was a former construction worker who as a result of a work injury on a construction site suffered injuries to the back and had bulging discs in his spine. At the time he was aged 38 and a result of the injuries he was unable to continue work and ceased all employment. Â His spinal condition causes
In the spirit of reconciliation GMP Law acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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