Ringing the bell on physical injuries
The recent Personal Injury Commission (“PIC”) decisions of Bell v The Mining Pty Ltd have provided guidance to injured workers and their lawyers when dealing… Read More »Ringing the bell on physical injuries
Workers’ Compensation
What is a Journey Claim in NSW
In this Podcast, Bourke Legal Senior Associate, Jessica Prasser, discusses what you need to know about journey claims.
The Relationship between pre-existing injuries and NSW workers compensation claims
There are many cases we come across where people injure themselves at work but have also had previous injuries to that same body part outside… Read More »The Relationship between pre-existing injuries and NSW workers compensation claims
What You Need to Know About a Certificate of Capacity
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.
Section 67 Pain and Suffering
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
If I leave the police force, how long will I receive weekly compensation for?
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?
FAQs: Functional Capacity / Vocational Assessments
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 – Success Stories
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
How to claim Domestic Assistance for a work injury
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
What You Need to Know About PIAWE?
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.
What should you look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer?
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. What should I do?
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?
Tell me about it – what your lawyer needs to know
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
How to work with your Rehab Provider
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? Try this
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.
Need Treatment and Out of Time? Here is What you Need to Know
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
Ho Ho Oh No – Workplace injuries at Christmas Parties
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
How Can IRO Help Me?
In this podcast, Associate Melissa Arndell explains how IRO can help injured workers in New South Wales.
Help! My employer is pressuring me not to make a workers’ compensation claim
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.
Dial 000 for Negligence: Claiming Work Injury Damages as an Emergency Services Worker
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