Shaheen Legal in Blacktown | Personal injury lawyer

Shaheen Legal

Locality: Blacktown

Phone: +61 2 9854 5552

Address: Level 3, 81 Flushcombe Rd 2148 Blacktown, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.shaheen.com.au

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25.01.2022 Are you thinking about making a TPD injury claim? Wondering whether it will be worth the legal process? What could your claim actually be worth?... Read this weeks blog where we discuss how to determine what your claim will be worth

24.01.2022 In these uncertain times, our Principal Solicitor, Owais Shaheen is shedding some light on the changes to the Life Insurance policies as a result of Covid-19.

23.01.2022 Have Injury Compensation Claim Processing Times Increased During Covid19? Our Principal Solicitor, Owais Shaheen answers some FAQs Yes, many insurers are experiencing a backlog of cases and as such have longer processing periods, but rest assured that claims are still being assessed by insurers and the courts.... If you have been injured and are thinking about making an injury related claim, come and speak to our friendly lawyers today. Call us on 02 9854 5552 or drop us an email [email protected]

23.01.2022 During these unprecedented times, its important to know what your rights are as employee. What are you entitled to if you are working from home and get injured? When you are sick, should you still go to work? What about lodging a Workers Compensation or TPD claim during Covid?

23.01.2022 Youve probably got plenty to worry about with the Coronavirus crisis.. BUT please be aware that IMPORTANT CHANGES are taking place from April 1 regarding Superannuation and Life Insurance. ... If you fall into this category and do not want your Life Insurance, TPD and Income Protection being cancelled automatically, you will need to contact your super fund immediately. // DO YOU FIT THE CRITERIA? READ THIS WEEKS BLOG ! //

23.01.2022 Some Insurers in Australia such as QSuper have now placed a 30 day exclusion period for pandemic related illnesses. This would impact people who take out new covers after the 18th March. With various insurers scrambling to add exclusions to their policies, see if your Life Insurance cover is still intact. ... Read this weeks blog

21.01.2022 While many of us are trying to make the most of staying at home, some are experiencing financial difficulty. Whilst early access to superannuation is now an option, if you take out all/most of your fund balance (ie; up to $10,000 before June 2020 and up to another $10,000 after July 2020) you may end up losing your Life Insurance cover. Read this weeks blog!

19.01.2022 Not sure how much your Total Permanent Disability claim could be worth? Speak to one of our friendly lawyers and we will calculate your expected claim amount.

18.01.2022 Despite the government promising a temporary halt on residential evictions, ASIC has found that some real estate agents had been urging tenants who could not pay rent to access their super. ASIC has issued warnings to these real estate agents. .

17.01.2022 Total Permanent Disability (TPD) "Activity of Daily Living" definition is almost impossible to meet. So many hard workers think they have life insurance cover but little that they know the Life Insurance sector has made some definitions almost impossible for them to meet. Always read your policy definition to understand if you have proper insurance coverage. https://www.abc.net.au//superannuation-tpd-insura/12500792

15.01.2022 We know that every year some Australians need time off from work due to mental health issues & theres no shame in that. This year, the social isolation from Covid-19 has impacted mental health in a significant way. What if your mental health stops you from working for a period of time? Can you claim Income Protection or TPD? CHECK OUT OUR NEW BLOG >> ... Mental Health and Income Protection/TPD See more

15.01.2022 Whilst many of us are easing back into the workplace, some are still working from home. In these changing times, its important that we all look after our mental health. Dont be shy to speak to someone or ask for time off from work if you need to. Here are 3 simple tips to look after your mental health.

15.01.2022 Are you considering Early Access to Super? If so, here are the eligibility criteria for applicants and details on how much you can withdraw. Whilst we understand that many Australians are experiencing sudden financial hardships due to Coronavirus, we urge you to be aware of the implications to your super fund balance if you take out a large amount.

15.01.2022 At Shaheen Legal, we understand the complexity of personal injury cases and we fight for our clients till the end. This was a recent success story where the client was very satisfied with the settlement. "I was so grateful to Owais at Shaheen Legal for fighting so hard on my case. I could not have fought this case on my own."

14.01.2022 Australian Law Awards 2020 is here. We encourage everyone to support and vote for us so we can win the Australian Law Awards 2020! Please click on the link below and vote for us! https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/australian-la//nomination... Our nominated categories are: - Boutique Law Firm of the Year; and - Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year Nominee Details: First Name: Owais Surname: Shaheen Company: Shaheen Legal Phone: 02 9854 5552 Email: [email protected] Job Title: Solicitor

14.01.2022 We recently had a very good outcome for one of our TPD clients. He didnt realise he was eligible for TPD claim for an injury that occured in 1999. He was very happy with our help saying I dont know how you were able to get 20 years old records from the insurer and then on top of that winning this TPD cover for me your team truly defines what legal representation should be! I cannot thank enough to Owais and Shaheen Legal for assisting me with my TPD matter."

14.01.2022 Thank you for the uplifting feedback.

13.01.2022 Our Coronavirus response The health and safety of our staff, our clients and their families are of utmost importance to us. While our office remains open for consultations, if anyone prefers to have a video consultation rather than coming into the office, we can arrange that. Just send us a request https://shaheen.com.au/... We will continue to uphold our commitment to the highest standard of client service, in the safest way possible.

12.01.2022 Every day we hear on tv and newspapers that Life Insurers are losing money because "too many" people are making Income Protection or Total and Permanent Disability Claim due to mental health or physical disability. Well, this article reveals how much profit they have been making despite all the buzz in the news nowadays about Life Insurers losing money. Please read: https://www.insurancenews.com.au//life-industry-makes-348-

12.01.2022 With the increase in mental health concerns arising from the Covid-19 restrictions, we have had many people asking us about Life Insurance for mental health conditions. Yes, it is possible to claim a Total and Permanent Disability Claim but certain criteria would need to be met. // Check out this weeks blog to find out more.//

11.01.2022 What a shameful act between an employer and Workers Compensation QBE Insurer purposefully denying a legitimate injury claim. Always get legal help from a good Personal Injury lawyer. https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12482080

10.01.2022 Its been a difficult few weeks as we are faced with a global pandemic, but lets keep persevering and stay strong as a community. Start the week off with self care #MondayMotivation

10.01.2022 We love it when our clients are happy with our services. After all, this is why we started our niche law firm, to help people with their legal matters with a caring, community focused approach. Thanks for the feedback!

09.01.2022 Confused about all the legal jargon when it comes to claiming Income Protection? Here are 3 easy steps to follow if you are claiming Income Protection for a mental health condition. The first step may seem quite obvious, check what type of Income Protection you have with your insurer. //TO FIND OUT MORE, READ THIS WEEKS BLOG//... https://shaheen.com.au/3-steps-to-income-protection-for-me/ See more

09.01.2022 A great story to end our week with :) Even though the client lodged the claim 3 years after the Slip & Fall incident, we were able to get her a win! Our client was particularly happy that she was able to communicate with us and keep up with the progress of her claim through telephone as she wasnt tech savvy with emails.

08.01.2022 Its been a difficult few weeks for most of us, so any good news is uplifting. Shaheen Legal has once again been selected as a Finalist for the Blacktown Local Business Awards! Thank you to all those who continue to support us. No matter the circumstances we are all facing, Shaheen Legal will strive to continue our legal work and support the local community.

07.01.2022 When we take these cases, we understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one So when the ultimate tragedy occurred to Mr Patel, an international student who lost his life in a car accident, Shaheen Legal took on the Death Benefits Insurance case to help ease his parents financial burden.

07.01.2022 Although the restrictions in Australia are easing, many of us are still working from home. So what would happen if we get injured while working from home? Would Workers Compensation cover it?

06.01.2022 Shaheen Legal recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by Netstripes in their "Futurise Your Business Series" where we discussed current COVID19 challenges, how we are able to provide our focus to Life Insurance/TPD matters and importance of staying relevant with the digital world. Make sure to check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqxjYVNOc78

06.01.2022 The good news is that you dont need to wait until your income protection payments end in order to make a TPD claim. You can lodge both at the same time. Check out this weeks blog for more clarification!

04.01.2022 In these changing times, we may feel a little disconnected and alone,but we can still support one another while keeping our physical distance. Lets check in with a friend or colleague today. #MondayMotivation #ShaheenLegal #Letsgetthroughthistogether

04.01.2022 Heres something for our South Asian followers. Shahriar Hossain from Shaheen Legal spoke to SBS Radio about the impact on Life Insurance policies due to the Covid-19 Crisis. English transcript coming soon!!!

04.01.2022 Will a TPD payout stop you from receiving your Centrelink payments? //READ THIS WEEKS BLOG//

03.01.2022 During these unprecedented times, it's important to know what your rights are as employee. What are you entitled to if you are working from home and get injured? When you are sick, should you still go to work? What about lodging a Worker's Compensation or TPD claim during Covid?

03.01.2022 We have been talking about unfair processing of Income Protection claim for quite sometime now and finally it has also been highlighted by mainstream media. Refusing a claim for Income Protection for someone who has Terminal Cancer is really dissappointing by the Insurers. Check out this article. https://amp.nine.com.au//5b58375e-0373-42ee-aa81-df446665b

01.01.2022 We find ourselves in an unexpected global pandemic with the Coronavirus (Covid 19) increasing in numbers. If youve got life insurance, you may be asking whether or not you will be covered by Coronavirus. Read this weeks blog post