Workers’ Compensation

The NSW workers’ compensation scheme – and the legislation which supports it – is difficult to navigate at the best of times.  Not only is… Read More »IRO and NSW Workers’ Compensation

You were injured at work, you filed a workers’ compensation claim, and your claim has been approved. This is an important first step towards getting… Read More »My Claim Has Been Approved! Now What? How Workers’ Compensation Claims Work in NSW

In NSW, major changes were made to the workers compensation scheme in amendments to the Workers Compensation Act 1987 in 2012, and again in 2015. An “exempt… Read More »What Does Exempt Worker mean?

The NSW workers compensation scheme is complicated, particularly if you fall within the class of workers affected by the 2012 amendments to the Workers Compensation Act 1987.… Read More »Returning to work after a work related injury? Here’s 5 hot tips to ensure you get the most out of your claim.

If you have a claim for workers compensation, during your claim you may be asked to submit to an independent Medical Examination for the purpose… Read More »What is whole person impairment?

If you have a workers compensation claim, at some point it is very likely that the workers compensation insurer, or your solicitor, will ask you… Read More »What does an Independent Medical Examination (IME) mean

Recently, our firm has become aware of organisations offering assistance to people suffering an injury or illness and seeking to claim on a policy of… Read More »Total and Permanent Disability Claims – Beware! Beware of non-legally trained organisations offering help with your Income Protection or TPD claim.

We often receive enquiries from injured workers asking whether they can sue their former employer in relation to their work related injuries. The short answer… Read More »Can You Sue Your Employer For Negligence?