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4 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT TPD CLAIMS
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims can be complex and confusing for many people who have been injured in an accident or who are suffering from a debilitating illness.
TOTAL & PERMANENT DISABILITY CLAIMS – KEY INSIGHTS FOR INJURED PEOPLE
If you’ve been seriously injured or have suffered a debilitating illness, your financial future may appear uncertain due to your inability to return to work.
BEYOND THE CRASH – A CYCLIST’S GUIDE TO REHABILITATION AND CTP COMPENSATION
For many, cycling is more than a means of transport, it’s a passion, a sport, a form of fitness and part of their identity. Cycling like many sporting activities is not without its risks.
THE TRUE PRICE OF NOT WEARING A HELMET WHEN CYCLING
Cycling is an amazing activity. It offers a sense of freedom that is unparalleled. Whether you’re riding through the scenic landscapes of NSW or commuting to work in the Sydney CBD, people are drawn to cycling for a wide range of reasons.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCURACY, HONESTY AND DISCLOSURE IN NSW CTP CLAIMS
In NSW, providing false or misleading information to a Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurer can have a significant impact on the viability of a compensation claim. In some circumstances an insurer may even allege that an injured person’s failure to provide truthful information amounts to fraud, an allegation which can have both civil and criminal ramifications.
THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF REHABILITATION IN YOUR NSW MOTOR ACCIDENT INJURY CLAIM
Actively participating in rehabilitation and attempting to return to work as soon as possible following a motor accident are important from both a ‘return to normality’ and compensation perspective.
HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN IMPACT YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of daily life. In this edition of the Advantage Legal ‘Compensation Insider’ series we explore how sharing information on social media can harm an injured person’s compensation claim and what precautions can be taken to minimise the associated risks.
PROTECT YOUR CTP CLAIM – SAY ‘NO’ TO INSURANCE INVESTIGATORS
Insurance companies regularly engage investigators on CTP claims in NSW. In this edition of the Advantage Legal ‘Compensation Insider’ series we examine why investigators are typically appointed and the risks of participating in their investigation without legal representation.
CTP TREATMENT CLAIM DENIED? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The NSW CTP scheme covers injured people for treatment and rehabilitation expenses following an injury sustained in a motor accident in NSW. In this edition of the Advantage Legal ‘Compensation Insider’ series we provide injured people and treatment providers with essential information on what to do when a CTP insurer denies treatment.
CHANGES TO THE NSW MOTOR ACCIDENT INJURIES SCHEME FROM 1 APRIL 2023 – WHAT IT MEANS FOR INJURED PEOPLE AND TREATMENT PROVIDERS
If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident in NSW or a providing medical treatment to someone was injured, it is critical that you be aware of changes to the motor accident injury compensation scheme that will come into force from 1 April 2023. The changes have a significant impact on the rights of injured people and the amount of treatment that can be obtained through the NSW motor accident scheme, regardless of whether the driver was at fault for the accident or not.
DO I NEED A LAWYER FOR MY CTP CLAIM IN NSW?
It’s not compulsory to retain a lawyer to pursue a CTP compensation claim in NSW, however if you choose not to, there can be serious repercussions for the success of your claim and compensation entitlements. The best type of lawyer to represent you is an Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury Law as they are formally recognised by the NSW Law Society. Many have considerable experience in representing injured people against well resourced insurance companies who have trained claims staff, lawyers and barristers defending your claim.
ADVANTAGE LEGAL PRINCIPAL SOLICITORS ACHIEVE SPECIALIST ACCREDITATION IN PERSONAL INJURY LAW
Advantage Legal Principal Solicitors, Ana Jaglic and Leigh Davidson have recently achieved their Specialist Accreditation in Personal Injury law.
DO I HAVE AN INJURY CLAIM AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT IN NSW IF I HAVE RETURNED TO WORK?
Looking for answers about NSW compensation claims? The Advantage Legal ‘Compensation Insider’ series provides injured people, allied health providers and medical professionals with answers to questions that commonly arise from NSW personal injury compensation claims in both a short and snappy format as well as a more comprehensive form.
LEIGH DAVIDSON OF ADVANTAGE LEGAL RECOGNISED AS 2022 MOST INFLUENTIAL LAWYER
We are very proud to announce that our Principal Solicitor, Leigh Davidson has won the Australasian Lawyer 2022 Most Influential Lawyer Award in the Changemaker Category.
Australasian Lawyer had the following to say regarding how nominees were selected and winners appointed:
ADVANTAGE LEGAL NAMED TOP BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM 2022
We are excited to announce that Advantage Legal have been awarded 2022 Boutique Law Firm of the Year by Australasian Lawyer in the Personal Injury Law category.
Australasian Lawyer had the following to say regarding how nominees were selected and winners appointed:
NSW MOTOR ACCIDENT INJURY RECOVERY PLANS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
People react differently to being involved in a motor accident. That’s why the NSW CTP scheme requires insurance companies to customise individual recovery plans. A tailored approach to rehabilitation can often be the difference between a full recovery or lifelong issues.
WHAT IS A MINOR INJURY?
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident on or after 1 December 2017 in NSW, you will inevitably have heard the term ‘minor injury’. You may be wondering what this means in the context of your particular claim and how it will impact your entitlement to compensation. This blog provides an overview of the concept of minor injury in the context of the NSW CTP scheme.
MOTOR ACCIDENT STATUTORY BENEFITS – WHAT CAN I CLAIM?
In the past, if you were injured in a motor accident in NSW you would need to wait anywhere between two to five years to receive a compensation payment from a CTP insurer. Understandably, this drawn out process put injured people and their families under considerable financial pressure.
WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT IN NSW
So, you’ve been involved in a car accident in NSW in 2019. You’ve heard that the Police don’t always come to the scene of the accident anymore and that the CTP laws have recently changed.
HOW TO LODGE A CTP COMPENSATION CLAIM IN NSW
If you haven’t been involved in a motor vehicle accident, consider yourself lucky. In 2017, 12,055 serious injuries occurred as a result of motor vehicle accidents in NSW leading to hospitalisation. There were also 367
FAQ’S – THE SIRA CERTIFICATE OF CAPACITY
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, one of the first things you need to do is obtain a medical certificate from your General Practitioner. This is an important first step in