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Legal Advice: Most Commonly Asked Questions About Your Legal Rights

How do I know if I have an entitlement to partial disability benefits under a superannuation policy?

People who have partial or total permanent disabilities that prevent them from working are often eligible for benefits under their superannuation policy. The disability could be the result of a number of issues, including an accident, ill health or other incapacity. However, some individuals may be confused over how their disability is classified or whether or not they are entitled

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How does Parkinson’s affect critical illness claims?

There are many disease affecting people around the country. In particularly severe cases, these afflictions will prevent them from being able to go to work and live a normal life. In these situations, a critical illness claim could be the difference between have the necessary financial security to survive comfortably and struggling to pay rent or afford other daily goods. Parkinson’s disease

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I have a serious illness and can’t work. What are my options?

Serious illnesses can come in a variety of forms, whether it’s a chronic condition that you’ve suffered from for the majority of your life, or a sudden malady that can strike you down out of nowhere. Whatever your ailment, you may be forced to take time away from the workplace, which can have a significant impact on your financial and

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Can I claim on multiple income protection policies at once?

Income protection can be a crucial financial safety net for people who are injured or ill and unable to work. This type of coverage is commonly included as part of your superannuation fund entitlements, although you can also purchase standalone policies. But why do some people have multiple income protection policies? Is this allowed? And can you make a claim on

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What if more than one defendant is responsible for my injuries?

Public liability claims are often complicated, but a judge’s job is usually made harder when there are multiple defendants that could be deemed negligent. For example, you may suffer a slip, trip or fall in a Queensland supermarket that leads to serious injuries. Who is to blame for the accident? The supermarket is the occupier of the premises, but another organisation

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Can I make more than one TPD claim?

Total and permanent disabilities (TPDs) are injuries or illnesses that can prevent you from working completely or, at least, stop you from taking roles for which you previously had the appropriate training, experience or skills. It is not necessary to have developed the disability as a result of a workplace accident or incident, and TPD claims can be for physical

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Meet the diverse and dynamic team of compensation lawyers and supporting staff that have made this all happen below. Our multi-lingual team can discuss your claims in Arabic, Assyrian, Turkish, Greek, Italian, French, Serbian, Croatian, Armenian, Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi or Malayalam.

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