What is Considered Institutional Abuse?
Institutional abuse is when an organisation is responsible for the physical or sexual abuse of a person or child, recently or in the past. If you or a person you know has suffered abuse, you can make an institutional abuse claim, demanding abuse compensation. If you have suffered from physical or sexual abuse, financial means cannot alone compensate for the […]
What is the Compensation for Personal Injury?
You can file a personal injury claim if you experience financial losses due to a personal injury, which may be physical or psychological in nature. To be eligible for such a claim, the injury must be the result of an accident that occurred due to someone else’s negligence. This means that you must be able […]
Comprehensive guide to Filing a TPD claim for Back Injury
Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) insurance can be an important resource for individuals suffering from back injuries that prevent them from returning to work. If a back injury results in total and permanent disability, the individual may be eligible to claim a lump sum payment from their superannuation fund. This financial support can assist with […]
From Injury to Justice: Your Guide to Construction Accident Claims
Workers on construction sites face some of the biggest hazards on the job, such as getting hit by falling objects, moving machinery, and even getting exposed to dangerous chemicals and materials. In Australia, construction workers alone number in the thousands, and many sustain injuries on the job, which leads to physical, emotional, and financial unrestricted […]
Personal Injury Settlements vs Going to Court: What’s the Best Option?
An injury sustained in a personal context, from a car accident, slip and fall, or accident at work-presents a general onslaught of problems, all varying from physical suffering, emotional distress, and finally, financial stress. One of the most crucial decisions to be made is whether to settle or fight compensation claims in court. Both options […]
Understanding Medical Negligence Claims: Your Rights and Compensation
Being sick can be a tough time, and knowing your rights when it comes to the care you get from doctors and hospitals can be confusing. If you’ve been treated poorly by a medical professional or got hurt while under their care, you might be able to ask for compensation through a medical negligence claim. […]
Abusive Marriage: Legal Impact on Divorce & Assets
Divorce is inevitably a time of pain, stress, and great contemplation. With emotions at a heightened state, many cases also involve children, which increases complications. Adding to that, other matrimonial assets and financial settlement are other important matters that can be difficult to deal with in the middle of all this. While the whirlwind of events is already an […]
Victims of Medical Negligence – 5 Key things to know before you file a case
Table of Contents The relationship between a patient and doctor takes the shape of a contract retaining the essential elements of the tort. Hence, a doctor owes a duty of care to all their patients. If you suffer an injury due to a breach of the duty of care, you may be one of the victims of […]
Denied a TPD Benefit Due to Lack of Cover? Here’s What You Can Do
For many Australians who suffer serious injuries or illnesses, a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claim can be a vital lifeline. It’s a way to access financial support when you’re no longer able to work. But unfortunately, not all claims are successful the first time around. In fact, a 2023 report by the Australian Prudential […]
How to File a Successful Personal Injury Claim?
Personal injury claim means any claim for damages caused either to the person or his property. It usually happens in civil cases, and various damages are available for the injuries sustained. The injured party might claim monetary damages or injunctions for the injury caused, and the damage covers a variety of medical bills, emotional distress, […]
What is Workers Compensation? – A Complete Guide
Table of Contents Workers compensation is a form of insurance that benefits workers who sustain an injury or come into contact with a disease due to their workplace. These injuries range from the usual slip-and-fall cases to severe psychological trauma. Workers compensation also covers any medical condition that develops over sometime during the employment. How will workers compensation […]
Boob job, Plastic Surgery Fail — A Guide to Medical Negligence
Table of Contents Plastic surgery is a very personal process especially boob job and nose job; thus, when the results are not as expected, it might get stressful for many people. Medical procedures always contain a certain amount of risks, but if the doctor is negligent, you can file for a medical negligence compensation claim. What is Medical Negligence? Medical negligence is tricky […]
Work Injury Victims – How much compensation can you get in 2025?
Table of Contents If you suffered an injury at work, then you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Many work injury victims are eligible to receive lump-sum compensation for lost wages, medical costs, and future earnings if the injury impacts their working capacity. A report from Safe Work Australia confirmed that 120,355 workers’ compensation claims were reported in 2019 […]
Filing a Winning TPD Claim in 7 Simple Steps
To deal with a total and permanent disability (TPD) either in the form of physical injury – like a loss of a body part, or the ability to see, hear and speak, or any kind of mental illness like depression or anxiety is a challenging life moment. This becomes more difficult when the disabled are […]
Quick Win for Justice: $650K+ Victory in Fall Injury Case
At United Legal, we’ve seen our fair share of tough cases—but this one stood out for how quickly we were able to turn things around for our client. After suffering a serious fall at work, our client came to us with a case full of complications, contradictions, and serious injuries. Here’s how we helped them […]
TPD Payouts from Superannuation: a step-by-step guide
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) cover is an insurance that is paid out when an individual is unable to work as a result of a serious injury or terminal illness. TPD cover is a standard feature of most superannuation funds and provides members with a lump sum payment when they become eligible. If you or […]
How Long Can You Stay on Workers Compensation in Australia? Understanding the Time Limits
Table of Contents Let’s face it, getting hurt at work is a real bummer. But hey, at least there’s workers compensation to help you out while you get back on your feet. The thing is, how long exactly can you stay on this sweet support system? This guide will break it down in a way […]
Are WorkCover and Worker’s Compensation the same?
Most people confuse workers’ compensation and WorkCover because both terms relate to workplace injury insurance and benefits. The similar functions of both systems in providing benefits to injured workers make it easy to conflate the two. What is the general difference between Workers compensation and Workcover? In Australia, the main difference is that workers compensation […]
How are Work Injury Damages Calculated?
A modified common law claim filed against the employer of the injured worker is known as a work injury damages claim, sometimes called a negligence claim. For a worker to successfully file a work injury claim, they must demonstrate that their employer was careless and that the worker’s losses and injuries were the result of […]
What Evidence Do You Need for a Medical Negligence Claim?
Medical negligence claims can only be filed when a hospital or other healthcare provider is unable to provide satisfactory medical treatment. Anyone who has experienced a breach of duty by a doctor, hospital or healthcare provider, like a dentist or allied health care can file a medical negligence claim, but there are a lot of […]