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Legal Advice: Most Commonly Asked Questions About Your Legal Rights

Can I make a TPD claim for PTSD?

Total and permanent disabilities (TPD) can cause various problems for employees and their families, particularly when it comes to finances. Even short periods away from the workplace can result in individuals struggling to pay bills, but the issue is exacerbated for people with a TPD, as they are unlikely to ever work again. However, there are permanent disability benefits available

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What mental health problems do TPD claims cover?

Suffering a total and permanent disability (TPD) can have a significant effect on your finances, particularly if the affected individual is the main money earner in the household and they are unable to work again. While many people understand that serious accidents and injuries can lead to TPDs, were you aware that debilitating mental health conditions are also often included in some

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Can I access my super if I relocate overseas?

Superannuation was set up to provide for all people living in Australia so that once they retire they will have access to a pool of funds. This money is protected from bankruptcy and creditor claims – it’s the ultimate safeguard to ensure you’ll never be left without. But what if you’re planning on relocating overseas for several years, or permanently?

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Am I eligible for compensation after a slip, trip or fall in Queensland?

Slips, trips and falls are usually harmless or only result in minor injuries, but a particularly serious incident can be far more dangerous. Figures from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland show that 13,000 people in the state sustain injuries due to slips, trips and falls at work, leading to over 256,000 absentee days and $60 million in workers’ compensation. But this is

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What constitutes an ‘obvious risk’ in a QLD public liability claim?

If you have an accident in a public place or on a private property, you may me be entitled to damages. Public liability claims ensure that people who are injured due to the negligence of an individual or organisation can receive compensation to cover any economic or non-economic losses they suffer as a result. Public liability legislation is complex, however, and plaintiffs

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Can I make a public liability claim against a security guard in QLD?

In Queensland, bouncers and security guards have less power than many think. While they’re in place to protect the ‘house’ rules of a venue, such as a pub or a shopping centre, they are restricted in the methods they can use to enforce these rules. This includes not being allowed to use ‘excessive force’ or to hold you against your

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