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We act for everyday people against big corporations. We fight every bit as hard, even harder than the major law firms, but we do it without the big price tag. Our team has worked in superannuation and insurance for over 15 years and has run some of the leading cases in Australia.
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Jessica (a pseudonym) lodged a TPD claim for a shoulder injury from 2014=, which was rejected. After many years and further injuries and illness, she finally sought legal advice and assistance which resulted in a successful TPD claim payout of $700,000.
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We provided Brendan and his wife with advice and assistance in relation to his income protection entitlements and an entitlement to a terminal illness payout. Unfortunately, there was little we could do with the income protection claim, however, with diligent and persistent work, we secured $1,200,000 in terminal illness benefits for Brendan’s wife.
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Trevor (pseudonym) came to us at the end of 2021 because he had tried to return to work after a period of being unable to work due to mental illness and drug addiction. He was ultimately unable to hold down a job. His mental health eventually led to his incarceration. We helped Trevor claim on his TPD and income protection insurance, years after he stopped working.
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We take on the complex and complicated cases that other firms won’t. And that’s precisely what we did for our client’s claims related to mental illness, securing $2.6 million in well-deserved benefits.
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Earlier in 2024, it was announced that CareSuper and Spirit Super would merge. Many members of both the original funds will hold disability insurance inside super like TPD, income protection and death benefits. CareSuper has announced that these insurance benefits will, for the most part, remain unchanged. However, it’s important for members to understand what effect, if any, the merger will have on their insurance benefits.
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Claiming super and insurance benefits after the death of a loved one is usually relatively straightforward. If your relationship with the deceased is clear and not controversial, the benefit will usually be paid reasonably quickly, as long as no one else makes a claim. However, what happens when things are not straightforward with a death benefits claim?
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Income protection is great when the claim is accepted and payments commence but what are some of the reasons your income protection claim may be rejected?
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Income protection benefits pay you a monthly payment if you lose or suffer a drop in your income due to illness or injury. In this blog, we look at the how income protection benefits are calculated and what options you may have to claim on more than one income protection policy.
Read MoreHave you got an injury or illness and you have stopped working or are you considering resigning from your job as a result of that injury or illness? It is likely that you will have insurance within your superannuation fund that you can make a claim on; this includes Super TPD claims, income protection claims and death and disability claims. You may also have private insurance for total and permanent disability, income protection or death.
Have you made a claim on your general insurance policy and the insurance company has rejected your claim? Perhaps car insurance, home insurance, content insurance or travel insurance. Get in touch with Berrill & Watson superannuation lawyers today, for advice and assistance.
Has your bank, credit union or financial advisor provided you with advice that does not meet a standard expected of them and you have recorded a loss as a result of that advice? The Berrill & Watson team can assist you with disputes in relation to financial advice.