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Category: Super & Insurance: TPD Claims


Sick leave and annual leave entitlements whilst receiving WorkCover

Leave entitlements whilst receiving WorkCover

When workers suffer a workplace injury and are eligible for worker’s compensation, a common question is: “does my annual leave and sick leave accrue while on WorkCover?”
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If my employer doesn’t pay super contributions, can I still make a TPD claim?

If my employer doesn’t pay super contributions, can I still make a TPD claim?

A 2023 Federal Court of Australia case has found that where an employer fails to make super guarantee contributions in accordance with the relevant award, this failure results in the worker’s loss of chance to pursue a TPD claim. In this case, the employer was ordered to pay compensation to the worker for losses.
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Motor vehicle accidents while working – is it WorkCover or TAC?

Motor vehicle accidents while working – is it WorkCover or TAC?

If you’ve been injured as a result of a work-related motor vehicle accident, it’s important that you seek legal advice. This is because these types of claims can be complex as you are potentially entitled to both WorkCover no-fault benefits and TAC common law entitlements.
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Your entitlements if injured as a volunteer

Your entitlements if injured as a volunteer

When volunteers give up their time to dedicate to community groups and organisations, they can suffer injuries through the course of their volunteering. This then poses the question, “What compensation is available if I’m injured while volunteering?”.
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Can I claim TPD if I've received a WorkCover or TAC payout?

Can I claim TPD if I've received a WorkCover or TAC payout?

In addition to any WorkCover or TAC entitlements an injured person may have, they may also be able to claim a TPD lump sum payout if their injuries caused them to stop working.
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Your complete guide to making a TPD claim

TPD claims – your complete guide

This article is a guide to all you need to know when making a TPD claim, from eligibility to entitlements to TPD payouts and more.
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WorkCover after an adverse reaction to a mandated COVID-19 vaccine

WorkCover and other compensation options after adverse reaction to a mandated COVID-19 vaccine

Unfortunately, some workers have sustained an adverse reaction to a mandated Covid-19 vaccine. In this article, we explore the compensation options available to those workers.
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What to do if your TPD claim is rejected

Here’s what to do if your TPD claim is rejected

The process for lodging a TPD claim may have seemed quite straightforward, so you might expect it to be accepted and receive your payout. But what if your TPD claim is rejected or declined?
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Claiming tpd benefits years after stopping work due to injury or illness

Can I claim TPD years after stopping work due to an injury or illness?

If you stopped working years ago due to injury or illness, and had TPD cover when you stopped working, it is not too late to apply to access your TPD benefit with your super fund.
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