Workers CompensationNSW

This comprehensive and easy-to-follow publication assists practitioners to advise and represent clients in the highly regulated area of workers compensation in NSW.

The guide clearly explains how to obtain initial Independent Review Office (IRO) approval and funding to act for injured workers under the Independent Legal Assistance and Review Service (ILARS) scheme, how to make and support an application, and how to conduct matters in the Personal Injury Commission.

Precedents provided with this publication include:

• Various letters to client explaining the process at each stage;
• Gathering information letters to client, employer, insurer, and relevant authorities;
• Letters to doctors;
• Example statement of client;
• Claim forms including for permanent impairment and weekly payments;
• Commutation agreements;
• Example pleadings and particulars for common law damages.

The detailed Retainer Instructions ensures nothing is missed and the client is properly advised.