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Finding a family lawyer when your personal life feels uncertain is one of the harder things you will do. Whether you are facing separation, working through parenting arrangements, or trying to understand your property rights after a relationship ends, the lawyer you choose will have a real effect on your outcome and your experience of the whole...

If you have just been in a crash, it can be hard to think clearly. Your heart is racing, you are worried about injuries, and you may already be stressing about insurance and money. This guide explains what to do after a car accident in South Australia in five clear steps so you can protect your health,...

An injury or serious illness does more than just hurt your health. It stops your income. It puts pressure on your mortgage. It creates stress for your family. Most South Australians know about Workers Compensation. However, very few know about a financial safety net that sits inside their superannuation fund. It is called Total and...

Workers compensation is a compulsory insurance system that protects employees who are injured or become ill due to their work. It covers medical care, income support, and rehabilitation while helping workers return to safe employment. In South Australia, the scheme operates under ReturnToWorkSA, which manages all claims and entitlements for injured workers. Understanding how workers...

Being involved in a motor vehicle accident in South Australia can be overwhelming. Whether you’ve been in a car accident in Adelaide or a regional road crash, knowing what steps to take immediately can protect your health, legal rights, and ability to claim fair compensation. At Mahony’s Lawyers, our motor vehicle accident lawyers have helped...

South Australian families are navigating significant changes to family law following major reforms that came into effect in May 2024, with additional changes scheduled for June 2025. These reforms represent the most substantial overhaul of family law in decades, fundamentally changing how courts approach parenting arrangements and property settlements. Key Changes to Parenting Arrangements (Effective...

Key Takeaways • Medical negligence occurs when substandard healthcare causes avoidable harm• Common claims include misdiagnosis, surgical errors and medication mistakes• Proving negligence requires strong medical evidence and expert support• Strict time limits apply to medical negligence claims• Mahony’s provides experienced legal guidance to assess your claim and pursue fair compensation What is Medical Negligence?...

Key Takeaways • ReturnToWorkSA provides income support, medical expenses and lump sum compensation for eligible South Australian workers• Strict reporting requirements and timeframes apply — early action protects your claim• Weekly payments, permanent impairment lump sums and, in limited cases, pain and suffering may be available• Claims can be delayed, reduced or denied without strong...

Key Takeaways • CTP insurance in South Australia covers injury compensation if another driver was at fault• Strict time limits apply — notify the insurer within 6 months and commence proceedings within 3 years• You may claim medical costs, lost income, future earnings, pain and suffering and support services• Even if you were partly at...

Many South Australians assume that if they were partly or fully at fault for an accident, they can’t claim compensation. That’s not true. South Australian law recognises that life isn’t black and white — and accidents often involve shared responsibility. You may still be eligible for significant compensation, even if you made a mistake. Understanding...

Key Takeaways • Injury compensation payouts in South Australia vary widely — and many people are underpaid• Work and car accident claims may include income support, medical costs, lump sums and future loss of earnings• Your payout depends on medical evidence, earning capacity and long-term impact• Early low settlement offers often fail to reflect full...

Key Takeaways • One wrong move after a car accident can reduce or destroy your CTP compensation claim• Insurers aim to settle quickly and minimise payouts — not maximise your entitlement• You may be eligible for medical costs, lost income, superannuation and lump sum compensation• Early statements, delays or accepting quick offers can seriously impact...

Key Takeaways • Injured at work in South Australia? You may be entitled to income support, medical costs and lump sum compensation• Many workers lose out by returning to work too early or accepting reduced payments• Strict time limits apply to work injury and lump sum claims• Insurers do not always explain your full entitlements•...

Key Takeaways • The highest work injury payouts in South Australia typically involve permanent impairment and major loss of earning capacity• Severe injuries such as spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, amputations and serious psychological conditions often attract higher compensation• Compensation may include weekly income support, medical expenses and lump sum payments for permanent impairment• In...

Key Takeaways Work injury damages claims are separate from workers’ compensation and focus on loss of earning capacity caused by employer negligence• Compensation is primarily based on pre-injury income and loss of future earning capacity• Superannuation loss, ongoing medical costs and, in some cases, pain and suffering may be included• Strict eligibility thresholds and time...

Key Takeaways • South Australia’s employment law updates include minimum wage increases and stronger compliance obligations for employers• Employees have expanded rights to request flexible work and greater protections against unfair refusal• Casual workers may be entitled to convert to permanent employment after 12 months of regular service• Employers face stricter duties around sexual harassment...

Key Takeaways • From 1 November 2024, Regulated Labour Hire Arrangement orders will enforce “same job, same pay” for labour hire workers• Labour hire employees must receive the same base pay, bonuses, loadings and penalties as directly employed staff• Host businesses and labour hire employers both have new compliance and information-sharing obligations• The Fair Work...

Key Takeaways • 200 workplace fatalities were recorded in 2023, reinforcing the need for stronger workplace safety compliance• 1 in 28 Australian workers suffered a work-related injury last year• 139,000 serious workers’ compensation claims were lodged in 2022–23• Mental health claims rose 19.2%, now accounting for 10.5% of all claims• Mahony’s helps workers and employers...