Beyond the National Redress Scheme
Securing full justice and compensation for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse deserve more than acknowledgment – they deserve justice, accountability, and access to the full compensation they are legally entitled to. While the National Redress Scheme (NRS) was established to provide recognition and support, it is not the […]
What to Do After a Car Accident in NSW
Your step-by-step guide to protecting your health, your rights, and your future. A car accident can disrupt everything – your health, your work, your routine. It’s not just the physical injury that takes a toll, but the emotional and financial stress that follows. In the aftermath, many people settle their Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance […]
Applying for a Disability Pension or NDIS? Don’t Overlook TPD Insurance
Government support is important – but it may not be your only option. If you are applying for the Disability Support Pension (DSP) or the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), you may also be eligible for a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance payout – often overlooked, but potentially life-changing. Unlike DSP and NDIS, which […]
Knowing Your Options: Early Super, Income Protection & TPD Insurance
Considering your next step? Make it an informed one. If illness, injury, or disability has left you unable to work, you may be weighing up your financial options. These could include: Early Superannuation Withdrawal – Accessing your retirement funds now Income Protection Insurance – Temporary income support while recovering Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance […]
A Guide to Workplace Injury Compensation for Tradespeople
Moving Forward with Confidence – Your Rights, Your Recovery Tradespeople are the backbone of Australia’s workforce—constructing homes, maintaining essential services, and keeping cities running. However, construction and trade industries remain among the most dangerous, with high rates of workplace injuries, long-term physical strain, and worksite accidents. “At Fern Lawyers, we believe that those who build […]
Legal Support for Workplace Mental Health Injuries
Understanding your rights. Protecting your wellbeing. At Fern Lawyers, we believe every worker deserves a safe and respectful workplace. If your mental health has been affected by workplace stress, bullying, or discrimination – you are not alone. And you may have legal rights to support and compensation. Psychological injuries in the workplace are becoming increasingly […]
Uncomplicating Workers Compensation
Uncomplicating Workers Compensation Helping you understand the benefits, process, and support available. Understanding Workers Compensation Workers compensation is an insurance scheme that provides support to workers who experience work-related injuries or illnesses. This system is designed to alleviate the financial pressures on injured workers, covering both physical and psychological conditions. Whether you’ve been hurt in […]
The Overlooked Impact of Mental Health Injuries in Office Jobs
So, when do you engage workers compensation lawyers Sydney? 1. If you are injured at work, or become sick because of work. Workers compensation is an insurance that covers employees who have either been injured at work or fall ill as a result of their work. A workers compensation lawyer Sydney can ensure you receive […]