Superannuation

Death and Total and Permanent Disability - Superannuation Benefits

If you are injured you may be able to claim a ‘total and permanent disablement’ (TPD) benefit from your superannuation fund. In the event of your death, your family may also be able to claim a ‘death’ benefit from your superannuation fund.

Your entitlements to death and TPD benefits are usually not affected by any other claims to compensation you may make, such as through workers compensation, the TAC or Common Law systems.

Death and TPD benefits can be very substantial and important in maintaining your quality of life.

Claims for death and TPD benefits are often complex and can become extremely stressful. We can assist you in preparing your application to your superannuation fund to ensure that you receive any benefits as soon as possible. Often however, superannuation funds do not assess applications in your favour. We can also assist you in challenging the decisions of your fund to ensure that you receive the full extent of the benefits to which you are entitled.