by Burke & Mead | Sep 9, 2019 | Compensation and Insurance Litigation, Compensation Law, Workers Compensation Claims
Working from home is increasingly becoming a reality for many Australian workers. Workers with school aged children or those looking to avoid long commutes to work are beginning to take advantage of their employers flexible working arrangements which allow them to...
by Burke & Mead | 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 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...
by Burke & Mead | May 11, 2018 | Compensation Law, Top Posts - Compensation Law, Workers Compensation Claims
It’s easy sometimes to overlook the extent to which simple law changes can drastically affect the lives of everyday people. The media have recently highlighted the story of one of these affected people, Mr Daniel Barresi. (Sydney Morning Herald) In 1995, Daniel was in...
by Emma Mead | May 4, 2018 | Compensation Law, Top Posts - Compensation Law, Workers Compensation Claims
Workplace injuries occur in every occupation, in just about every way you could imagine. Still, its concerning when particular workplace or field appears to present a significantly greater risk to its workers. Leading NSW insurance provider, icare, recently released...