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At MKF Lawyers we consider it best that child sexual abuse survivors speak to an experienced lawyer about their options before applying to the National Redress Scheme. This is because accepting an Offer of Redress can prevent a survivor from pursuing other legal avenues, which may be more favourable.

If you are injured as a result of a dog attack, a personal injury claim for compensation can be made.

At some time in your motor vehicle accident claim, the CTP insurer may raise the prospect of an Activities of Daily Living, or ADL, assessment being conducted, or it may be suggested by your legal representative.

Maximum Medical Improvement is a term that comes up in every motor vehicle accident claim.

Often people will access their income protection insurance to cover their lost earnings as a result of an injury or illness but will get to the end of the insurance payment period and will not be able to return to work.

Often a superannuation account will have insurance connected to it and in particular, a death benefit. That death benefit insurance will often be available for access in the event you are diagnosed with a terminal illness and your doctor certifies you as having a life expectancy of less than 2 years.

Often people will have insurance for total and permanent disability (TPD) and income protection (IP) available through their superannuation fund. That insurance can be accessed when a person is unable to work due to injury, illness or disability.

You've been running your car accident injury claim yourself for a while and all seems to be going ok. The CTP insurer then tells you they will be arranging an ISV assessment and you sensibly wonder to yourself, what does this mean and how will this impact my compensation claim? 

It's important for parents to understand what compensation can be claimed and how to make a claim if a child is injured as a result of a dog attack.

Compensation is usually paid by an insurer for claims against institutions for childhood sexual and/or serious physical abuse.

‘Am I covered by insurance?’ This is a common question that people often ask after sustaining injury in a motor vehicle accident. We discuss below how to find out whether you are covered by insurance for your injuries.

In recent years there have been high compensation awards in Victoria for institutional child sexual abuse claims as a result of Jury trials. We discuss those compensation awards below.

The High Court has delivered a decision that the law needs to adapt to modern standards and not prevent victim survivors of child sexual abuse from being able to have a trial of their matter, even in circumstances where the perpetrator died before the abuse allegations were put to them.

You should make a claim for TPD insurance as soon as you are advised by your doctor that you are not able to return to work.

If you have been involved in a car accident in South Australia and have sustained injury as a result, it is important to know what to do next in relation to making a compensation claim.

If someone is killed as a result of someone else’s negligence or intentional act, a compensation claim may be brought by the spouse or dependant children of the deceased. This is known as a dependency claim.

You never know when a 'good dog’ will have a ‘bad day’ and so it is important to learn about how you can protect yourself against a dog attack claim or be prepared if a claim is made. ‍

What do I need to bring to my first meeting with a lawyer when making a compensation claim?

A recent news story suggested that dog attacks are on the rise. If a dog attacks someone, then that person may be entitled to pursue a claim for compensation.

Shocking Statistics of Childhood Sexual and Physical Abuse Published In Recent Australian Study

What is an ISV assessment and how does this affect my car accident claim?

What is probate and is it needed to finalise a deceased estate?

Who pays compensation if I make a claim for sexual abuse I suffered as a child?

Further compensation may be claimed if you have settled a previous claim for Institutional sex abuse

Changes to SA legislation enables a claim for further compensation for Institutional sexual abuse

What evidence is needed to make a public liability claim?

Child abuse survivors can apply to re-litigate settled claims from 1 August 2022

I was sexually abused as a child. Can I bring a compensation claim as an adult?

I want to bring a claim for childhood abuse. What should I expect at my first appointment?

My previous settlement isn’t binding. Is that fair?

I have been injured in a car accident. How do I claim compensation?

What injuries or illnesses can I claim TPD insurance for?

Making a claim against an individual in a sexual assault case

Abuse legal action raises question about documents to be provided in claims for further compensation

Who is legally responsible for a Dog Attack? Is there insurance to compensate for injuries suffered?

Salvation Army Eden Park Boys Home Has A Dark History

Does my CTP insurer have to act in my best interest?

The Previous Approach To Abuse Claims And The New Approach For Claims By Victim Survivors Of Abuse

It's Not Always A ‘Slippery Slope’ When It Comes To Public Liability Claims

Why can’t you tell me what my claim is worth at a first meeting?

An Unwanted Christmas Surprise: Avoiding a Public Liability Claim this Christmas

Common stories of clients who have suffered child abuse

In a motor vehicle accident, am I 10% responsible just for being on the road?