How Much Does WorkCover Pay in SA? Income Maintenance Explained
Posted on September 22, 2026
If you've been hurt at work and can't earn what you used to, the first question is usually a money question. How much does WorkCover pay, and for how long? In South Australia the answer comes down to a benefit called income maintenance, and the rate you receive changes after your first year off work. The income maintenance in SA rules change at two points, and most people only find...
Hit by a Car While Walking or Riding in Adelaide? Your Compensation Options
Posted on August 27, 2026
Pedestrians and cyclists hit by a car in Adelaide can usually claim compensation through the at-fault driver's CTP insurance, even when partly at fault. A collision leaves you exposed, often with serious injuries and real uncertainty about what happens next. A personal injury lawyer in Adelaide can explain your options and deal with the insurer on your behalf. This article sets out how these claims work and what to watch...
Can You Claim Compensation for a Psychological Injury at Work in SA?
Posted on August 27, 2026
A psychological injury claim can be made in South Australia when work causes a diagnosed mental health condition, and the process runs through the same Return to Work scheme that covers physical injuries. The rules are stricter for the mind than the body, so it helps to know what you need to prove before you lodge. This guide walks through how it works and where you stand. Mental health injuries...
Claiming Superannuation Disability Benefits After an Injury
Posted on July 2, 2026
Many people do not realise their super comes with insurance attached. If an injury or illness has left you unable to work, you may be entitled to a total and permanent disability (TPD) payout through your super fund, separate from any other compensation. This article explains how superannuation disability benefits work, who can claim them, and how a compensation lawyer can help if your fund refuses the claim. When an...
When a Simple Slip Becomes a Legal Case
Posted on June 2, 2026
Slip and fall injuries are the most frequent type of public liability claim in Australia. If you fell because of a hazard that someone else should have addressed, you may have grounds to seek compensation under South Australia's Civil Liability Act 1936. This article explains how to tell the difference between bad luck and a valid legal case. It can happen anywhere. A wet floor in a supermarket, a cracked...
What Happens If I Don’t Accept the First Insurance Offer?
Posted on May 1, 2026
Insurers move fast after an accident. You might receive a settlement offer before you've had time to properly understand your injuries or what your claim is worth. Saying no can feel risky. But for most injured people in South Australia, that first offer is the lowest one they'll ever see. Declining it keeps your options open. Here's what actually happens when you push back, and why speaking to a lawyer...