by Burke & Mead | Sep 29, 2020 | Compensation Law, Workers Compensation Claims
At Burke Mead Lawyers we understand that time off work due to physical or mental illness, is often also a time of stress and confusion. Take that and add the recent COVID-19 pandemic to the mix and you’re asking for trouble! But don’t worry, our team at Burke Mead...
by Burke & Mead | May 22, 2020 | Compensation Law, Emma Mead, General Legal Information
The NSW government has introduced new legislation that will repeal unjust legal settlement agreements between child abuse survivors and institutions. Attorney-General Mark Speakman will spearhead retroactive reforms that allow survivors to acquire the proper financial...
by Emma Mead | May 20, 2020 | Compensation Law, Emma Mead, Workers Compensation Claims
The NSW Parliament has recently passed amendments to workers compensation laws in order to ease the legal burden amongst front-line employees. Nurses, paramedics, teachers and other essential workers will no longer have to prove they were infected with COVID-19 at...
by Burke & Mead | Mar 11, 2020 | Compensation and Insurance Litigation, Compensation Law, Emma Mead, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation Claims
In an attempt to resolve financial issues within NSW’s workers compensation scheme, certain private insurers have suggested offloading some of the cost onto the injured workers themselves. In a submission to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority’s (SIRA) review...
by Burke & Mead | Nov 11, 2019 | Compensation Law, Emma Mead
Burke Mead lawyers is proud to announce that Emma Mead has been recognised as Leading Work Injury Compensation Lawyer (Plaintiff) in the 2019 Doyle’s Guide rankings. The Firm overall as also been recognised as a Leading Work Injury Compensation Law (Plaintiff) Firm...
by Burke & Mead | Oct 1, 2019 | Compensation and Insurance Litigation, Compensation Law, Emma Mead, General Legal Information, Personal Injury, Public Liability & Negligence Claims
Each year, over 5 million Australians aged 15 years and over are involved in playing organised sport. Not only is sport a great way to keep the body and mind in shape, it can be a great way to socialise. But what happens if I get injured playing sport? Despite all of...
