Workers Compensation Lawyers New South Wales
Have you or your loved one been injured at work?
Helping injured workers secure compensation and rebuild their future.
We help people with serious injuries manage their claims, protect their entitlements, and receive compensation so that they can move forward without uncertainty about their future.
Whether you are starting your claim or if you have received a section 78 Notice disputing liability for your claim, we can help you receive compensation for the following injuries:
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
Planning for the future early is the best way to protect your family and rebuild life after an injury.
We help injured people receive compensation, access the right medical and rehab support and navigate the insurance system so that they can get their lives back on track.
We provide compassionate, specialised guidance so that you always feel respected, informed, and in control. Specialist personal injury expertise, delivered with the dedication and focus you only get from a team that knows you by name.
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 book your initial free consultation.
Big firm expertise, delivered with specialist focus and genuine care
“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
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.
Focused on you.
Backed by expertise.
As a specialist personal injury firm, we help people with serious and catastrophic injuries navigate the claims process so they can move forward without stress, uncertainty, or financial fear.
Kerri Shaw
CO-FOUNDER | Personal Injury Lawyer
Kerri is a co-founder of Shaw & Bunner Legal and a trusted advocate for injured workers across regional NSW. Born and raised in the Hunter Valley, with strong family ties to the coal mining industry, Kerri brings a local’s insight and a deep sense of care to every matter she takes on.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business (Honours) from the University of Newcastle, and began her legal career at a prominent national firm, where she built a strong foundation in personal injury and insurance law - including significant time spent advocating in courtrooms and representing clients in complex personal injury matters. That experience now fuels her strategic, solutions-focused approach to achieving the best outcomes for her clients.
Kerri is known for her approachable style and her ability to make even the most complex legal processes feel simple and manageable. She prides herself on building genuine relationships with her clients. She takes the time to listen, explain things in plain English, and advocate fiercely — whether through negotiation, mediation or in court.
She regularly represents injured coal miners and regional workers, and also acts in complex personal injury claim – whether through the insurance systems or common law negligence claims.
For Kerri, it’s not just about compensation — it’s about helping people feel supported, heard and back in control of their future.
Gemma Bunner
CO-FOUNDER | Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law
Gemma is one of the founding principals of Shaw & Bunner Legal and a nationally recognised expert in personal injury law. With deep family roots in the mining industry, she brings not only legal expertise but a real understanding of what injured workers - especially coal miners - and their families go through.
Before launching Shaw & Bunner, Gemma worked in a large national firm, where she gained extensive experience representing injured clients across a wide range of complex personal injury matters. That big-firm training now fuels her highly personalised approach - combining top-tier legal knowledge with local insight and genuine care.
Gemma holds a dual degree in Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts (Honours), and since 2012 has been an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law with the NSW Law Society — an honour held by only 6% of solicitors in the state.
She is known for her calm, compassionate presence and unwavering commitment to helping clients move forward after life-changing injuries. Gemma regularly acts for injured coal miners and regional workers, and also supports clients in other personal injury matters, especially when the incident causes catastrophic and serious injuries.
Above all, she believes every client deserves to feel seen, heard, and fully informed — without the legal jargon or overwhelm.
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.
