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- Aviation/Airline Claims
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Aviation/Airline Claims
If you or a family member has been injured on an airline, or been involved in a plane crash or accident, you may have a compensation claim.
- Asbestos Compensation
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Asbestos Compensation
If you have suffered asbestos exposure and have been made ill as a consequence, you may be able to make a compensation claim provided the source of the asbestos exposure can be identified.
Whilst most claims are as a consequence of being exposed to asbestos at work, claims can also be made even the asbestos exposure is not work related.
- Car Accidents
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Car Accidents
Car accidents are an everyday occurrence but sometimes their effects can totally change your lifestyle. These claims are usually brought against the Compulsory Third Party Insurer of the vehicle, no matter who was driving the vehicle, i.e., spouse, friend, son, daughter etc. Common injuries include:
- whiplash
- broken or fractured bones
- depression, anxiety or PTSD
- death of a loved one
- CTP Claims
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CTP Claims (Car Accidents)
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland, you can make a claim against the at-fault driver’s Compulsory Third Party insurance policy.
We can also help you get compensation for the damage to your vehicle.
- Death Benefits (Life Insurance)
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Death Benefit Claims
If you were financially dependant on a loved one who has sadly passed away unexpectedly, you may be entitled to their superannuation benefits and any death benefit insurance within that policy.
- Defective Product Claims
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Defective Product Claims
This is where an injury and or loss has been sustained as a result of the use of a defective product or service. In this situation, the manufacturer or sellers of the product may be liable for your injury. These cases range from e.g.:
- Food poisoning at a restaurant.
- A collapsed newly-constructed house.
- A skin cream which has burned the skin.
- Defence Force Claims
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Military Claims
You may be able to make a compensation claim if you have suffered an injury or illness whilst a member of any of the following services that comprise the Australian Defence Force (ADF):
- Air Force
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force, Army or Naval Reserves
- Australian Federal Police (AFP)
- Environmental Disaster Claims
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Environmental Disaster Claims
Compensation claims may possibly be made if you have suffered illness or injury as the result of your immediate environment being polluted. Examples of Environmental compensation claims may include claims for:
- chemical exposure
- unnatural flooding
- water or air contamination
- farm crop spraying and/or consequential crop damage
- Industrial Deafness Claims
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Industrial Deafness Claims
Do you work in a noisy industry or environment or did you in the past? Do you suffer from hearing loss problems?
If so, you may have a workers compensation claim for industrial deafness.
- Life Insurance & Income Protection Claims
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Life Insurance Claims
Did you know that if you have suffered a work injury you may be able to make a claim under your life insurance policy?
Sometimes a life insurance policy or income protection insurance can even come with a credit card package.
- Medical Negligence
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Medical Negligence
This is where a claim is brought against a health professional for injuries caused by a health service that falls below an acceptable standard. The claim is made against the insurer of the health professional. These cases often are very complex and expensive to run. Highly skilled legal representation and specialist medical opinion is essential.
- Motorbike Accidents
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Motorbike Accidents
Motorbike accidents are an everyday occurrence but sometimes their effects can totally change your lifestyle. These claims are usually brought against the Compulsory Third Party Insurer of the vehicle, no matter who was driving the vehicle, i.e., spouse, friend, son, daughter etc. Injuries may include, for example:
- broken or fractured bones
- death of a loved one
- depression, anxiety or PTSD
We can also help you get compensation for the damage to your motorbike and gear.
- Professional Negligence
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Professional Negligence
Professional negligence occurs when the provision of a professional service (such as a service performed by a lawyer, financial advisor, engineer, accountant, etc) is below the acceptable standard and has caused you loss as a consequence.
- Public Liability (e.g. Slip & Fall)
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Public Liability (e.g. Slip & Fall)
These claims are for injuries which have occurred on private or public property generally through incidents like, slips, trips and falls. The claim can made against the ‘occupier’ of the property (usually the owner or tenant) who can often rely on public liability insurance to pay the claim. These types of claims commonly occur in:
- shopping centres
- car parks
- rented homes
- Sexual Abuse Claims
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Sexual Abuse Claims
Sexual abuse can occur anywhere at any age. Whether it was the Catholic Church or a private/public school misusing or abusing their power, you can claim compensation at any time. Making a claim often brings you one step closer to reclaiming your life.
Your claim can be kept 100% confidential.
- Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Claims
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Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Claims
Did you know that you may be entitled to make a lump sum compensation claim through your superannuation fund if you cannot return to work due to injury or illness? This is known as TPD Insurance.
Not all superannuation funds have TPD insurance, but many do. Most people are not even aware that their superannuation fund work has TPD benefits available. You do not have to prove your injury was anyone else’s fault.
- Workplace Accidents
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Workplace Accidents (Workers Compensation Claims)
Your employer is under a duty to provide you with safe systems of work and to ensure your health and safety at work. Your employer may also be responsible for the negligent acts of co-workers which cause you injury. These claims are often in addition to any workers compensation claim for benefits an injured worker may have with an insurer such as Workcover Queensland.
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