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Superannuation and TPD lawyers

COVID-19 early release of superannuation: some of the facts

Superannuation

The COVID-19 health pandemic has had a detrimental impact on many people both medically and financially. Many Australians have lost employment as a result of…

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estate planning will document

What happens if I don’t have a will?

Estate Planning

If you don’t have a will when you die, then your assets will be distributed in accordance with the law. Dying without a valid will…

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worker injured on crutches

COVID-19 update – Return to Work SA ban on Permanent Impairment Assessments

Workplace Rights

Once a worker’s injuries have reached maximum medical improvement, they are entitled to have their injuries assessed, pursuant to section 22 of the Return to…

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Superannuation and TPD lawyers

Injured or ill? You may be entitled to claim a lump sum payment of compensation through your superannuation.

Superannuation

Did you know that your superannuation includes more than just the balance of contributions made by your employer and any personal contributions? Did you know…

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employee injured on crutches

Whole Person Impairment (“WPI”) Assessments

Workplace Rights

If a worker suffers a permanent impairment for an injury that is 5% WPI or more, there is an entitlement to receive lump sum compensation….

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covid19 coronavirus and your rights at work in NSW

COVID-19 and contactless communications

Firm Updates

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the way lawyers, insurers, doctors, courts and tribunals communicate. There has been a significant shift towards…

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royal commission abuse

The Cardinal Rule

Institutional Abuse

Understanding George Pell’s criminal proceedings and the impact on further legal action On 7 April 2020, the High Court of Australia announced their decision to…

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Costs associated with medical negligence claims

South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service & v King [2006] NSWCA 2

Medical Negligence

Summary Medicine is constantly evolving as time progresses with new discoveries and treatments and the law takes this into account. Turner Freeman Lawyers acted for…

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Selling buying a house

I found a property I want to buy – should I race to exchange contracts with the Vendor?

Property Law

The process of exchanging contracts is formalising the sale agreement between purchaser and vendor. Before you exchange contracts, your purchase of the property is not…

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medical negligence malpractice injury

My loved one died as a result of medical negligence. What are my entitlements?

Medical Negligence

According to the law, when someone dies as a result of medical negligence their entitlement to pursue a claim for compensation dies with them. However,…

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covid19 coronavirus and your rights at work in NSW

Turner Freeman Lawyers COVID-19 update

Firm Updates

Turner Freeman’s Queensland offices currently remain open and we are continuing to represent our valued clients and provide exceptional legal services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic….

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covid19 coronavirus and your rights at work in NSW

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on injured workers and the workers compensation scheme in NSW

Workplace Rights

What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that COVID-19 is a pandemic. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by…

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