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 Emma Mead | Oct 9, 2018 | Compensation and Insurance Litigation, Compensation Law, Jobs, Top Posts - Compensation Law, Workers Compensation Claims
Firefighters face many dangers in their line of work. So much so, you’d be forgiven for not listing a risk of cancer among the first few that spring to mind. Unfortunately, occupational cancer, caused by the inhalation of carcinogens, has been shown to be a real...
by James Bartley | Aug 6, 2018 | Compensation and Insurance Litigation, Compensation Law, Top Posts - Compensation Law, Workers Compensation Claims
People don’t always get along in the workplace and sometimes hostilities can grow to the point that somebody is physically hurt. It is well established that an employer is liable for the safety of their workers in the workplace, but does their duty of care extend to...
by James Bartley | Jul 24, 2018 | Community, Jobs, Top Posts - Family Law, Workers Compensation Claims
An Illawarra Family and Community Service health and safety representative has issued a provisional improvement notice amidst concerns that workers aren’t being properly supported. A provisional improvement notice is issued to a workplace or employer when a health and...
by Emma Mead | Jun 18, 2018 | Top Posts - Compensation Law, Workers Compensation Claims
Its not uncommon that a person injured in the workplace will need to obtain x-ray, CT, or MRI scans. Now under changes to the Workers Compensation Scheme, the coverage of these services will be significantly lowered, and patients may be stuck with out-of-pocket fees....
by Emma Mead | May 21, 2018 | Compensation Law, Top Posts - Compensation Law, Workers Compensation Claims
After a thorough review, the NSW Government has announced some big changes to the Workers Compensation dispute resolution process. The functions of the Workers Compensation Independent Review Office (WIRO), the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA), and the...
