by Burke & Mead | Nov 9, 2017 | Compensation Law, Family Law, General Legal Information, Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Personal Injury, Property and Financial Matters (for married de facto and same sex couples), Separation & Divorce, Top Posts - Compensation Law, Top Posts - Family Law, Workers Compensation Claims
Property settlements can be complex, especially when the separating couple has a large amount of assets. But what happens when one spouse has received a large personal injury payment? Is this considered a ‘contribution’ to the overall property pool or is it treated...
by Emma Mead | Nov 9, 2017 | Compensation Law, General Legal Information, Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Personal Injury, Public Liability & Negligence Claims, Top Posts - Compensation Law, Workers Compensation Claims
Anyone who has suffered a serious injury will tell you it affects them, and their family, in so many ways. Not only does one suffer physically, mentally and emotionally, but it also creates great financial stress. That’s why most people engage a Personal Injury lawyer...
by Emma Mead | Mar 15, 2017 | Compensation and Insurance Litigation, Compensation Law, General Legal Information, Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Top Posts - Compensation Law
A new Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme is promising significant cuts to greenslip premiums, broader coverage for drivers and greater benefits to those injured on our roads. Last week the Premier announced the introduction of the new CTP scheme, which...
by Emma Mead | Feb 22, 2017 | Compensation and Insurance Litigation, Compensation Law, Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Top Posts - Compensation Law
What do you do when you’re in an accident on the road, but there’s nobody around to witness it? A recent Court of Appeal decision demonstrates one of the many complicated issues that can arise in motor vehicle accidents. A cyclist was awarded damages by a District...
by Burke & Mead | Jun 8, 2016 | Compensation and Insurance Litigation, Compensation Law, Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Personal Injury, Top Posts - Compensation Law
We understand the emotional and physical strains associated with motor vehicle accidents (MVA), particularly in circumstances where you are injured as a result. Whether you are the driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist involved; we understand that it is easy to...
by Burke & Mead | Sep 8, 2015 | Compensation and Insurance Litigation, Compensation Law, Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Top Posts - Compensation Law, Workers Compensation Claims
In light of the recent announcement by the NSW Government regarding the $1 billion Insurance and regulation reform package, as of September 1 the Government has commenced the State Insurance and Care Governance Act 2015 and has created a new independent Insurance...
