Have you been injured at work?
We can help you to get the compensation you’re entitled to.
We can help you seek compensation if you have suffered an injury at work or you have received a Section 78 notice disputing liability for your claim involving:
Physical Injuries like back and spinal injuries, muscular injuries, shoulder and knee injuries, nerve injuries, CRPS, head injuries, broken bones or fractures.
Physical Injuries
Psychological & Psychiatric Injuries
Psychological and psychiatric injuries like depression, anxiety or PTSD.
Diseases like respiratory diseases or hearing loss and industrial deafness.
Diseases
Historic injuries that you may not have been compensated for or if you have suffered a recurrence of an old injury.
Historic Injuries
If you want advice on your rights and entitlements or simply want to discuss your situation please call for a free initial consultation.
Highly-experienced, compassionate personal injuries law firm.
We’re a highly-experienced, compassionate personal injuries law firm that helps workers throughout NSW seek compensation.
We combine the experience of a big firm with the personalisation of local practice. This means we can provide the most personal, tailored service to every single client.
Under the workers compensation scheme in New South Wales, injured workers can speak to a lawyer and get advice at no cost so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
“Thanks again for the excellent result in my recent compensation case. My experience was as you described at our initial meeting. I received professional service in a very personalised manner. All my questions and concerns I had were answered, which is reassuring in what can seem a daunting process. Thanks again to everyone at Shaw and Bunner I would not hesitate to recommend your service to anyone requiring it.”
Regards, SB.
“Thanks so much, both of you. This is a big moment for us, not just the money, but being able to close the book on all of it. I appreciate all your hard work.”
Thanks, TD.
“Thank you for your care, support and hard work over the last few years. It has certainly been a roller coaster of emotions but I am so thankful to have had your support and direction. I am glad that this process has come to an end and I can begin to work on the future with my children.”
Thank you again, AS.
We understand the fears and financial pressures that you might be feeling if you’re off work or unable to work in your normal role and we are here to help you get back on your feet.
Providing ongoing support and information every step of the way
Unlike other firms our partners manage every file, so you can rest assured you are getting the best service. Your matter is important to us and we will keep you informed every step of the way and provide ongoing support.
In most cases strict time limits apply to personal injury claims, it is important to speak to us as soon as possible after sustaining injury.
Injuries sustained in the workplace don’t just affect our work, they affect our personal lives too. If you’ve sustained a personal injury on the job, you may be entitled to compensation. We have extensive experience in all workplace compensation claims and can assist you.
Personal Injuries
It’s your employer's responsibility to ensure your work environment is safe and hazard-free. If you have suffered an injury in negligent circumstances or due to a faulty product, you may be entitled to compensation. We can help you understand your rights and entitlements and assist you to lodge a claim where appropriate.
Workplace Health & Safety Claims
If you are unable to return to work you may have entitlements through a personal insurance policy, or even your superannuation policy. Claiming on a policy is not straight forward and specialist legal advice is recommended. We will be able to assess and advise the best course of action based on your circumstances.
TPD
Our recent client success story
Our client received a section 78 notice from the workers compensation insurer stating that their weekly payments of compensation would cease based on an assessment which found that our client could earn more in suitable employment than they were earning in their pre-injury job.
We were successful in arguing that they did not have capacity to work in the role identified by the insurer as suitable employment due to their injury as well as not having the required education, skills and work experience. Based on our submissions the insurer agreed to continue to pay weekly benefits. This also led to providing advice about other entitlements and they were paid lump sum compensation for permanent impairment.
In another recent case, our client suffered serious psychological injury during the course of their employment, they were advised by another firm that a claim for damages had limited prospects of success and would at best involve significant compromise. We took over the file and acted on their behalf in work injury damages claim and were able to resolve the claim for well in excess of the figures advised by their former solicitors.
About Shaw & Bunner Legal
Kerri Shaw
Kerri is passionate about building strong relationships with her clients, and applying her wealth of legal knowledge to individual client situations to help them understand their legal rights. Kerri attended the University of Newcastle, where she graduated with Honours from a dual Bachelor degree in Laws and Business. During her studies, Kerri gained experience working at the Newcastle University Community Legal Centre. And, whilst working in a national law firm for ten years, she developed specialised knowledge in personal injury law and extensive experience with the Courts.
CO-FOUNDER
Gemma Bunner
Gemma is a real people-person with a genuine passion and desire to ensure people are treated fairly. Gemma enjoys meeting new clients, listening to their story, and applying the law to offer solutions and peace of mind. Gemma graduated with Honours from a dual Arts/Law degree in 2006, spending some time in the United Kingdom focussing on international human rights. Following her studies, Gemma worked for a national law firm based in Sydney and Newcastle for over ten years where she specialised in personal injury work. In 2012 Gemma was recognised by the NSW Law Society as an Accredited Specialist in the area of Personal Injury Law.
CO-FOUNDER
Grants and costs
The Independent Legal Assistance and Review Service (ILARS) provides injured workers in NSW with access to free legal advice from approved lawyers.
Kerri and Gemma are IRO approved lawyers and can make an application for an ILARS grant to provide advice regarding your rights and entitlements, where there is a disagreement with insurers regarding entitlements or where assistance is needed to make a claim.
The grant of funding covers both legal fees and disbursements which means you do not have to pay anything to receive legal advice. Disbursements are expenses payable to a third party – such as doctors report fees, payment for clinical notes.
