by Burke & Mead | Apr 9, 2021 | Workers Compensation Claims, General Legal Information
Let’s play spot the difference between these two images The most critical body in Workers Compensation law has had a makeover as of 1 March 2021… and it’s not just the snazzy new logo. WIRO is now IRO – which is one of the most significant changes in this area...
by Burke & Mead | Apr 1, 2021 | Personal Injury, Workers Compensation Claims
The Workers Compensation Commission (now the Personal Injury Commission) recently heard a worker’s claim for compensation for loss of hearing as a consequence of exposure to noise in her employment with Darrell Lea Chocolates Pty Ltd. The worker commenced work with...
by Burke & Mead | Oct 22, 2020 | Announcements, Compensation and Insurance Litigation, Compensation Law, Emma Mead, Workers Compensation Claims
Burke Mead is excited to announce that the firm and our Managing Director, Emma Mead have been recognised in the 2020 Doyle’s Guide rankings. Emma has been recognised in 2 categories:- Leading Work Injury Compensation Lawyers (Plaintiff) NSW 2020 Leading Motor Vehicle...
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 Emma Mead | May 20, 2020 | Emma Mead, Compensation Law, 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...
