In Workers’ Compensation matters, a Certificate of Capacity is an integral part of claiming compensation. In this Podcast, Bourke Legal Senior Associate, Jessica Prasser, talks about what you need to know about a Certificate of Capacity.
If you are an exempt worker such as a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic, you may be eligible for a type of lump sum compensation called… Read More »Section 67 Pain and Suffering
You may be thinking about leaving the NSW Police Force, or you may have already left. Perhaps you have sustained Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”) due… Read More »If I leave the police force, how long will I receive weekly compensation for?
When you suffer an injury, the biggest question in relation to your claim for personal injury (whether you are claiming workers compensation, making a motor… Read More »FAQs: Functional Capacity / Vocational Assessments
Work Injury Damages If you’ve had an injury at work, and it’s serious, you may be aware of the possibility of claiming work injury damages.… Read More »Work Injury Damages – Success Stories
Picture this: you’ve been injured at work. You make a claim for workers compensation which is accepted, and you start the long hard road to… Read More »How to claim Domestic Assistance for a work injury
When a worker has a work-related injury and they’re unable to perform their full pre-injury duties, they may be paid a percentage of their pre-injury average weekly earnings (known as PIAWE) for a set period but, there can be a lot to it.
How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer Dealing with a personal injury claim can be stressful, time consuming and confusing. It is therefore really important… Read More »What should you look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer?
My employer wants me to use sick leave instead of making a claim Being unable to work because of a work injury is stressful enough,… Read More »My employer wants me to use sick leave instead of making a claim. What should I do?
How to best prepare for that important first meeting with your compensation lawyer? Regardless of your legal matter, it goes without saying that seeing a… Read More »Tell me about it – what your lawyer needs to know
If you have been injured at work, it’s likely that you would have heard of the term rehabilitation provider. In this podcast, Bourke Legal Director, Pania Watt, talks about how you can work effectively with your rehabilitation provider.
Having trouble with your Case Manager? In this podcast, Director, Pania Watt discusses your best options if you are having difficulty with your insurer’s case manager.
Have you suffered a work injury and need medical treatment, but the insurer has told you that you are out of time to claim it?… Read More »Need Treatment and Out of Time? Here is What you Need to Know
Workplace injuries at Christmas Parties It’s that time of year – Christmas party season! And whilst workplace Christmas parties are a great opportunity to bond… Read More »Ho Ho Oh No – Workplace injuries at Christmas Parties
In this podcast, Associate Melissa Arndell explains how IRO can help injured workers in New South Wales.
In this podcast, Senior Associate Jessica Prasser shares practical steps to take if your employer is pressuring you not to make a workers’ compensation claim.
Claiming Work Injury Damages as an Emergency Services Worker There is no such thing as a “common or garden” negligence case for an Emergency Services… Read More »Dial 000 for Negligence: Claiming Work Injury Damages as an Emergency Services Worker
There are some unfortunate cases where an injured worker chooses not to seek workers’ compensation out of fear that they might lose their job. In this podcast, Senior Associate Jessica Prasser explores this matter.
If you have a workers’ compensation claim in NSW, and you’re not an exempt worker, at some point during your claim, you will receive a… Read More »Received a Work Capacity Decision and not sure what to do? Read on.
It can be concerning and frustrating when you are waiting for your Workers’ Compensation Insurer to make a decision regarding your medical treatment. You may… Read More »Stuck in the waiting room? How long the Insurer can take to make a decision