What is the difference between repetitive strain injury and degeneration?

When filing a personal injury claim, there are several ways your injury might be described. Some of these descriptions include: physical injury, permanent injury, degenerative disease, degeneration, repetitive strain injury, ‘over a period of time’ injury and so on. There is a key distinction between injuries which result from carrying out the same task over […]

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I am no longer able to work – does this mean I can claim TPD benefits?

Total and Permanent Disability (“TPD”) Insurance is financial protection against the situation where you become sick or injured and are consequently unable to keep working. It is provided for under most Australian superannuation funds so most working Australians will be entitled to it. Proving fault… With this type of insurance, you do not need to […]

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Should I consider representing myself or consulting with a compensation lawyer?

Self-representation is always an option through personal injury claims. Engaging a Compensation Lawyer can be costly, and you need to take that into account when you are considering which option is best for you. Most of the time, a compensation lawyer will offer you a free initial consultation. This is definitely something you should take advantage of because: (a) the […]

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I had a workplace injury overseas – can I make a personal injury claim now that I am back in Australia?

Overseas travel is being increasingly demanded of Australian’s throughout the course of their careers. Inevitably, accidents and injuries occur while abroad and luckily, worker’s compensation legislation does provide some means for remedy when you have a workplace injury overseas. Was your workplace injury overseas linked to your employment? Like all other WorkCover claims, the injury […]

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My injury happened at work and Workcover paid my medical expenses, but is there any way I can recover compensation for my time lost at work and the additional stress put on my family?

Unless the application made to Workcover was for “medical expenses only”, then Workcover should be paying your loss of wages for any period of time you have been unable to work as a result of the injury, certified by a doctor. Some times employers are happy to cover loss of wages and therefore require Workcover […]

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What are the legal costs I need to pay to make a personal injuries claim and how do I know if they are reasonable?

If you speak to a personal injuries lawyer, then you’ll most likely find that almost all personal injuries claims in Queensland are conducted on a no-win, no-fee arrangement. However, not all no-win, no-fee arrangements are the same. Firstly, the hourly rate of the lawyer or firm could be very different. For example some firms charge […]

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