We are Berrill & Watson Lawyers.
We are Australia’s leading consumer superannuation and insurance law firm. We help everyday people to understand and get through complex legal issues and to get the best possible outcomes. We do this with patience and compassion.
We only act for people; we never act for insurance companies.
We understand the legal, insurance and superannuation systems and how they fit together. We understand the system and how to get the most out of it for our clients. We also work with the community sector and Government to educate and advocate for changes to the system, where necessary.
We help people to get great outcomes, but our work doesn’t stop there. When an insurance claim is over, we always continue to help people to make sure that they get the help that they need.
We help people, even when it's hard and when others won’t. We communicate with our clients in whatever way needed to make sure that they understand and get what they are entitled to.
We do more for our clients and charge less to do it.
Income protection benefits pay you a monthly payment if you lose or suffer a drop in your income due to illness or injury. In this blog, we look at the how income protection benefits are calculated and what options you may have to claim on more than one income protection policy.
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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is the financial services ombudsman where you can lodge a complaint about the conduct of a financial services provider. AFCA is an alternative to the Court process. The decision makers are external to the super fund or insurer.
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As more people use digital services, scams are becoming a bigger threat. With Australians using online platforms for banking and socialising, it’s important to have strong protections. The Australian Federal Government’s proposed Scams Prevention Framework aims to reduce scams and protect consumers.
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Jessica (a pseudonym) lodged a TPD claim for a shoulder injury from 2014=, which was rejected. After many years and further injuries and illness, she finally sought legal advice and assistance which resulted in a successful TPD claim payout of $700,000.
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