Most Australians aren’t aware that their superannuation fund is there for more than retirement. If you’re unexpectedly forced out of work by a personal injury, and you can show that your injury qualifies as a total and permanent disability (TPD), you may be eligible for a lump sum payment into your superannuation account within approximately 6 months. Here, we’ll unpack
Will disputes are a sensitive matter. Ideally, their outcome is a fair distribution of the deceased’s estate. Through gathering the right information and with the help of an experienced estate lawyer, such outcomes are made possible. This article will highlight the differences between disputing a will in Australia’s states and territories, the ground on which you can contest a will
In Australia, hearing loss affects one out of every six individuals, and occupational noise is responsible for 25% of this group’s loss of hearing. If you’re among those who have experienced substantial hearing loss due to your job, you could be entitled to receive compensation. We’ll cover the criteria for making a claim, types of compensation and the legal process
The term “personal injury” refers to bodily or psychological harm inflicted on an individual through the neglectful conduct of an individual or organisation. Personal injury can have a profound impact on a person’s physical and mental health, as well as their ability to carry out daily activities. In cases of psychological harm, the victim has the option to pursue damages
A head injury encompasses any damage done to the head — from minor soft tissue cases to skull fractures and life-threatening brain injuries. Brain injury is sometimes referred to as an “invisible disability” because there’s often no outward sign of impairment. Because of the intricacies of the brain and nervous system, milder forms of injury such as a concussion are
When heading to a restaurant, you trust that the establishment will provide a safe experience. You trust that the food will be hygienically prepared and that the premises are properly maintained without hazards. Unfortunately, this trust is commonly broken with dining out ending in harm. If you’ve become injured at — or ill because of — a restaurant’s negligence, you
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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