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Mental health injury compensation lawyers in Sydney and NSW.

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If you’ve developed a mental illness as a result of an accident, traumatic event or workplace bullying, you might be entitled to compensation.

We ask more questions and get to know you personally. It’s how we spot the things others don’t, so you get more compensation.

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Important update: NSW workers compensation laws are changing from 1 July.

If your work has affected your mental health, it’s important to understand how upcoming changes to the NSW law may affect your rights.

From 1 July 2026, stricter requirements will apply to psychological injury claims. This means workers who may qualify under the current rules may not qualify once the new laws take effect. To learn more about what’s changing and what it could mean for you, read this page.


What mental health conditions can I claim for in NSW?

Here are some examples of mental health conditions that may qualify for compensation:

PTSD is a set of reactions that can occur after going through a traumatic event. PTSD can qualify for compensation if it was caused by a work-related events, or being involved in or witnessing an accident.

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A specialist lawyer will review your circumstances and tell you how much you can claim.

Injured in a car, motorbike, bicycle, public transport or pedestrian accident? We’ll help you understand your options and claim what you’re entitled to.
Road Injury Claims
Injured at work? Whether it’s physical, psychological, repetitive strain or a work-related illness, we’ll help you understand your rights and what you can claim.
Work Injury Claims
If your medical treatment has caused unexpected harm through misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical mistakes, or poor medical care, we can help.
Medical Negligence Claims
If you’ve been injured in a public place, such as a supermarket, park or business, we can advise you if you’re eligible for a public liability claim.
Public Liability Claims
If your injury prevents you from working, you may be able to make a superannuation, TPD or income protection claim.
Superannuation Claims
If you’ve been abused in an institution, you’re not alone. We’re here to listen and offer you trauma-informed legal support.
Institutional Abuse Claims

Getting started.

Tell us about your claim.

Speak to one of our friendly solicitors today and find out if you can claim. It’s a free service for you.

We’ll get to know you.

Our solicitor will ask more questions and get to know you personally to work out everything you’re entitled to.

We’ll offer to start your claim.

We’ll explain how we can claim all your compensation and give you our ‘no win no fee’ guarantee. The choice to proceed is yours.


Mental health injury compensation FAQs.

You’ll need to show you have a psychological injury that occurred in the course of your employment, or your work was a significant contributing factor. This can be difficult to prove, but our workers compensation lawyers can build the evidence to support your claim. Building the evidence may include:

  • Meeting with you and your family to gain a detailed understanding of your situation
  • Interviews with your work colleagues and management
  • Medical and psychological assessments
  • Compiling witness statements

If you witnessed a traumatic event while you were working and it led to a psychological injury like PTSD, then it’s likely you can claim workers compensation.

Yes, PTSD is a diagnosable condition that may qualify for car accident compensation.

A lot of medical negligence claims are based on misdiagnosis of an illness. If your misdiagnosis led to the wrong treatment or delayed treatment, and that resulted in a worsening of your condition, then you may be able to make a medical negligence claim.

Watch our clients’ inspirational stories.

Shanelle's story

Shanelle's story

When department manager and devoted mother Shanelle was refused surgery for her injury, she turned to us for help. “It’s just good to know that there are people out there who actually care that I’m injured. And that’s what Law Partners is about – they care.”

We all had one thing in common

Financial hardship as a result of serious injury is not only devastating to the individual but also their family. These people have managed to come out the other side and we’re honoured to have helped them on their journey.

John's story

A freak work accident suffered years ago completely altered the course of John’s life. He could no longer work, he lost his family, suffered financially and effectively lost the will to live.

Why should I choose Law Partners in NSW?

Caring for our clients drives everything we do – that’s why thousands of Australians every year choose Law Partners.

We’ll match you with a lawyer who specialises in compensation claims like yours.

We’ll build a personal relationship with you and your family to make sure we understand the true impact of your injuries.

Your legal team will check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case.

We win over 99% of our cases, offer a ‘no win no fee’ guarantee, and pride ourselves in winning you more compensation.

Do I have a case?

Our senior lawyers will assess your case for free.


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