Workers Compensation

If you have been injured at work, or during work activities, you’re eligible for Workers Compensation. Here is a list of workers who are eligible:

• Permanent employees.
• Casual employees.
• Both part-time and full-time employees.
• In most cases, subcontractors.

If you are unsure of the next step, or you want to understand your rights, contact us and one of our specialist lawyers will talk you through.

Work environments are very different and can result in all kinds of injuries. Most injuries result from a single incident, others develop over time and are caused by the nature and conditions of work (for example a repetitive strain injury).

Here is a list of injuries that we see a lot:

• Construction site injuries
• Lifting injuries
• Office- related injuries
• Fly in fly out worker injuries
• Muscular injuries
• Mental illness or breakdown related to work
• Farm injuries
• Machine injuries

This is not a complete list by any means, so don’t worry if you don’t see your injury or illness. Any injury is covered so long as it is work-related.

As part of your Workers Compensation claim, you can claim:

• Weekly payments to cover loss of earnings.
• Medical expenses.
• Travel expenses.
• Rehabilitation expenses.
• A lump sum payment in cases of serious injury where your Whole Person Impairment is assessed at 10% or more.

Workers Compensation claims rarely result in substantial payouts. You will receive your lump sum payment if you have suffered a serious permanent injury, but in most cases, it will not be enough to compensate you for all your pain and suffering and other losses.

This is why we always consider your legal position fully and identify additional claims you may have when you come to us with your Workers Compensation claim.

Here are some examples of additional claims you may have if you are injured at work:

• Work injury damages claim.
• A claim in negligence against the third party where someone other than your employer was at fault.
• An agency type claim when a worker is employed through an employment agency.
• Total and permanent disablement claim as part of your superannuation policy.
• Income protection claim as part of your superannuation policy.

It takes an experienced lawyer to clearly identify when and how these additional benefits apply to a work-related injury. Unless your lawyer has a deep understanding of the law, there is always the risk that he or she will fail to consider your legal position carefully and as a result, you could miss out receiving valuable additional compensation for your work-related injury.

If you have been hurt at work then:

• Get medical attention right away, even if your injuries seem to be minor.
• Tell your employer as soon as possible. They need to be notified in writing within 30-days, or your claim may be rejected.
• Ask your treating doctor for a Medical Certificate for Compensation.
• Fill in a Workers Compensation Claim form. Your employer has to provide this on request.

Remember, you are still entitled to Workers Compensation even if you were at fault.

There are no hard and fast time limits when it comes to Workers Compensation claims. You need to report your injury to your employer and lodge the claim within 30-days of becoming aware of your injury. But your claim will still be accepted outside the 30-day time limit if the reason for the delay was a mistake or ignorance on your part. For example, if you were unaware that you could claim Workers Compensation.

If it’s been more than 30-days since you became aware of your injury, get some legal advice. Our team of lawyers can tell you what your options are.

In addition to your Workers Compensation claim, you may also be able to sue your employer for negligence, which is known as a Work Injury Damages (WID) claim. It is important that you obtain proper legal advice regarding this, as these claims can often be very valuable and result in payouts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

You may have a WID claim if:

• Your employer was negligent and didn’t take reasonable care for your safety.
• You can’t earn as much as before.
• You have already received your lump-sum benefits for permanent impairment.

Read more about Work Injury Damages Claims, or contact one of our lawyers, and they can talk you through everything you’re entitled to.

Probably. TPD stands for Total and Permanent Disablement, and you access these benefits under your superannuation or personal insurance policy. The name is misleading - you don’t have to be completely disabled to make a claim.

You’re eligible if you are permanently unfit for your regular job because of illness or injury. It doesn’t matter how your injury or illness happened, just that you can’t do your usual job or any other job for which you are qualified, or have the skills or experience.

Like many Australians, you may be covered for TPD and not even know. Read more about TPD Claims, or contact one of our legal experts. We’ve got an entire team of lawyers specialised in superannuation and insurance claims that can talk you through everything you’re entitled to.

As winners of “Most Outstanding Australian Compensation Law Firm” (AI 2019 Excellence Awards), and “Australian Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year (Corporate INTL Global Awards, 2018), you can trust you have one of the best Workers Compensation Law Firms in Australia working for you.

• In 2019 alone, we earnt our Workers Compensation clients over $38 million.
• With over two decades in the industry, means we know how to fast track your claim and get your money to you and your family as soon as possible.
• Our reputation for being tough, experienced and well-prepared means that the insurance companies are more likely to take your claim seriously and pay you proper entitlements.
• As one of Australia’s largest compensation firms, we have the financial muscle to go the distance against the limitless resources of the large insurance companies.
• It’s a tough time for you, full of financial and emotional challenges. The last thing you need is more uncertainty. With us, you have your own lawyer the whole way, guiding and supporting you through the entire process so you can step back and concentrate on your health.

We’ve got what it takes to get you back on track. But don’t just take our word for it, check out our google reviews or watch what some of our clients say about us.