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Australia's Largest Specialist Personal Injury Firm

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Workers Compensation Lawyers Geelong.

More personal, more compensation.

If you have a work-related injury or illness you may be entitled to workers compensation.

It costs nothing to find out how much you can claim or get advice on an existing claim. And when you choose Law Partners, your workers compensation lawyer will take time to get to know you personally and uncover all your entitlements. So you’ll get more compensation with Law Partners on your side.

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We’re rated 4.9 from 1262 reviews1.

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No win no fee guarantee.

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Over 99% success rate.

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Maximum compensation.

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But your situation is unique, and your your injuries may have led to other health issues and complications. For example, a knee injury can cause a limp, leading to a back injury.

We’ll match you with a specialist workers compensation lawyer, build a personal relationship with you and your family, and look beyond your obvious injuries to claim everything you’re entitled to. This can make a big difference to the amount of compensation you receive.

Our workers compensation lawyers in Geelong are here to help you with:

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New compensation claims.

If you’re in the early stages of a claim, it costs nothing to get advice from one of our workers compensation lawyers.

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Existing claims and disputes.

Many clients come to us because they’ve had workers compensation payments or treatment denied.

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Lump sum settlements.

We’ve negotiated thousands of workers compensation settlements for our clients, and we win over 99% of our cases.

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Additional amounts.

Our workers compensation lawyers will tell you if you can make additional claims for compensation or lump sums on top of your workers compensation benefits.

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Get FREE claim advice today.

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

What can I claim?

If you’re injured at work in Victoria, the following table outlines the weekly payments, medical expenses and lump sum payouts you may be eligible to claim:

Workers Compensation Payments Victoria:
Weekly payments

These are payments to compensate you for lost income while you’re off work.

Medical expenses

Payment of your medical, hospital, ambulance, rehabilitation (including home help) and travel expenses.

Permanent impairment payout

A lump sum compensation payout to cover permanent impairment as a result of work-related injury or illness.

Work Injury Damages payout

Also known as common law claim, this is a lump sum payout for damages if your injury was caused by your employer’s negligence.

The workers compensation scheme in Victoria is a no-fault scheme, which means you can make a claim regardless of who was at fault for your accident.

If you’ve made a claim and had payments denied or cut off, there’s no cost to have one of our workers compensation lawyers provide advice over the phone.


Getting started.

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Tell us about your claim.

Speak with one of our friendly workers compensation lawyers today and find out if you can claim. It’s a free service for you.

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We’ll get to know you.

Your workers compensation lawyer will ask more questions and get to know you personally to work out everything you’re entitled to.

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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 all yours.

Watch our clients’ inspirational stories.

Regina's story

Former nurse Regina suffered a horrific work assault that turned her world completely upside down. Her drive to regain control of her life is nothing short of inspiring.

Pedro's story

Pedro sustained a traumatic brain injury after a terrible fall at work. His strength and determination to get his life back on track is remarkable.

Terry’s story

A horrible 5 metre fall left former chef Terry with the unenviable decision to battle through infection or amputate his leg.

You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.

Your workers compensation lawyer is backed by a team of specialists including paralegals, medico-legal experts, forensic accountants and barristers. Your team will work hard for you, check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case. You’re in safe hands with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.

Ashleigh Kemp

Special Counsel

I strive to give my clients confidence in leaving the legal aspects of their claim to me, so they can focus on their recovery amid the stress of injury and compensation.

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Shane Butcher is a Principal at Law Partners. He specialises in medical negligence, public liability and TPD.

Shane Butcher

Principal

With over 15 years’ experience in personal injury law on my side, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of injured people and their families claim all the compensation they’re entitled to.

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Catie Norman

Special Counsel

I get to know my clients as people, not as injuries. This allows me to achieve the best possible outcome for themselves, and their families.

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Michael Pasarro is an Associate at Law Partners. He specialises in Medical Negligence and Public Liability.

Michael Passaro

Managing Solicitor

The critical aspect of successfully managing cases is an understanding that no two are the same. I bring a well thought out strategy to every matter I engage with to make sure that I’m delivering the best outcomes for my clients.

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Ajla Vrazalic is a Solicitor at Law Partners. She specialises in Workers Compensation.

Ajla Vrazalic

Associate

I believe that as a personal injury solicitor it’s imperative to understand that your clients are likely going through one of the worst times in their lives. Given this, it’s important that I’m doing everything in my ability to provide clear and succinct advice to ensure that they have peace of mind.

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Juliana Mickoska

Associate

I strive to achieve the best possible outcome for each of my clients, treating them with the care and empathy they deserve.

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Carly Norton is a Senior Paralegal at Law Partners. Her practice area is Workers Compensation.

Carly Norton

Solicitor

Listening and empathising with my clients is the best way to build trust, and it’s what every Australian seeking legal guidance deserves.

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Cassandra Pimentel

Senior Paralegal

My guiding priority is to always act with my client’s best interest at heart, which I believe helps to achieve the positive outcomes they deserve.

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Catherine Damatopoulos

Senior Paralegal

I’m committed to helping clients navigate the complex legal system as seamlessly as I can, ensuring people feel supported throughout their claim.

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Courtney Murfin

Courtney Murfin

Senior Paralegal

My focus is always on being understanding and empathetic. This allows me to comprehend what each individual’s needs may be so that I can assist them throughout their claim process.

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Gerald Fong

TPD Specialist

I believe in prioritising client needs and well-being above all else, providing compassionate and comprehensive representation throughout the claim process.

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Jade Vitagliano is a Paralegal at Law Partners. Her practice areas are Medical Negligence and Public Liability.

Jade Di Micco

Team Leader – Senior Paralegal

Through constructive communication, it’s my job to ensure our clients know that they have a reliable, honest and extremely capable legal team who are always available to them.

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Katelyn Vanderkolk

Senior TPD Specialist

I try to simplify the legal process for my clients as much as possible and keep them updated throughout their claim. It’s very important to me that my clients have peace of mind knowing their legal team is with them every step of the way.

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Sia Lewis

Paralegal

I take a highly personalised approach to every case, recognising that each client has unique needs and circumstances.

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Frequently asked questions.

If you’ve been injured in an accident and incurred any treatment costs or had any time off work to recover, you’re more than likely to be eligible to claim compensation. Or if you’re unable to work because of injury or illness, then you may be able to claim a lump sum payout though your super fund.

Depending on your injuries and how they happened, you may be able to claim compensation for lost income, medical expenses, travel expenses and home help. You may also be entitled to lump sum payments for pain and suffering, permanent impairment, or future losses.

  • We get to know you. We’ll get to know you personally, listen to your side of the story and give you free advice on your options.
  • We ask more questions. We’ll look beyond the obvious and see if your injuries have led to other complications, to claim everything you’re entitled to.
  • We build the evidence. Led by your lawyer, your dedicated team including hand-picked medical specialists will build strong evidence to maximise your claim.
  • We pursue your claim. We win over 99% of our cases and we’ll fight until you receive the compensation you’re entitled to and deserve.
  • You receive your compensation. Your compensation will be paid into your bank account.

If your claim is denied and you want to dispute the decision, here are some options:

  • Ask your WorkSafe agent to have the decision reviewed by a senior person that wasn’t involved in the original decision.
  • Contact the Accident Compensation Conciliation Service and ask them to help resolve the dispute.
  • Contact us on 13 15 15 and ask for free legal advice.

For most claims, you’ll receive a liability decision on your claim from WorkSafe within 28 days. If your claim includes a work-related mental injury, your entitlement to provisional payments will be determined within five business days.

Your WorkSafe agent will let you know in writing if your claim has been accepted and the amount of the weekly payments you’re entitled to.


Why should I choose Law Partners?

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

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We’ll listen to your story and match you with a lawyer who specialises in workers compensation claims just like yours.

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

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

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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.


We’re rated 4.9 from 1262 reviews on Google.

I would like to thank Gerald and Emily at Law Partners Melbourne for their great service. They explained and kept me informed throughout the process. It took less than 3 months to finalise my claim. I would recommend Law Partners to anyone seeking assistance on their TPD claim.

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Thank you so much Gerald Fong and Emily at Law Partners, I can’t recommend them highly enough. Gerald was incredibly patient with me throughout the entire process, taking the time to answer all my questions and explain everything in a way that I could understand when he was helping me . His calm and understanding approach helped me feel at ease, even during the more stressful moments of my claim. Both he and Emily were always professional, compassionate, and responsive, making sure I felt supported and informed every step of the way. I’m truly grateful for the care and expertise they provided. If you’re looking for a legal team that genuinely cares about their clients, Gerald, Emily, and the team at Law Partners are exceptional. Thank you for everything Josh

Josh Tawake gave Law Partners a
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I was honored to work with Law Partners and to have met Ajla. She helped me with previous employment issues that were very stressful. She was very generous with her time and was always caring and compassionate. And she really strived to get us the end result we desired and had thought was near impossible. She and Law Partners renewed our faith in the Legal System and humanity in general. Thank you Ajla.

Jordan Paul gave Law Partners a
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I Toni Bailey would highly recommend law partners to any one wishing to make a compensation claim I dealt with Jacob who got the very best outcome for my case. From start to finish he was a pleasure to work with and made it easy for me to make my claim for the maximum amount.

Toni Bailey gave Law Partners a
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Dealing with law partners has been a pleasure. I asked them if I had a TPD claim and we went through the process and they found an Income Protection claim in the process and as professional as they are they were both approved. Now my standard of living has improved for many years to come and I could not recommend Katelyn and Sia enough. I am one very happy client 5 star performance thank you!

Patrick gave Law Partners a
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I was dealing with Ajla and Courtney they could not have been more helpful they were so professional and helpful and made everything so easy to deal with can not thank them enough for thier help and support Thank you again

Kathy Darmanin gave Law Partners a
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Believe me when I say I normally have alot to complain about however my experience with law partners was nothing short of amazing. My claim was successful in 8 months. It has given me a chance at life. A massive thank you to Katelyn Vanderkolk and Anita Pellizzon for their outstanding expertise and relentless efforts. This would not have been possible without them. If you’re thinking about going for a TPD claim then this is the place to call. Don’t hesitate or get nervous and prolong your suffering, I’ve been there I know that feeling. Call Lawpartners – you’ll get the help you need here.
Thank you guys again. I’ll never forget.

Gem Sam gave Law Partners a
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I had the pleasure of working with Katelyn and Sia in regards to my claim. Iam extremely grateful for their dedication and hard work during the process of my claim. Their persistence, professionalism and calm demeanour provided me reassurance and made the process much more smoother than expected. Couldn’t he more happier with the outcome.

Highly recommend them to anyone . Thank you again Katelyn & SIA

Eric Burra gave Law Partners a
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I am deeply grateful to Rhiannon, Tahnee, and the entire team at Law Partners for their exceptional service. From the beginning, they were prompt and honest, guiding me through the entire process with transparency and dedication. Great job guys

Onna A.K gave Law Partners a
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Words cannot describe the work ethics demonstrated by the staff at Law Partners towards their clients. They are very professional, thorough, knowledgeable, informative and empathetic ensuring you receive what you deserve for the personal injury you have sustained. The staff provides step by step information and constant communication leaving ‘no stone unturned’ to ensure you understand the claim process. To this end, I very highly recommend Law Partners for your personal injury claim.

Sam Mangano gave Law Partners a
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Thanks so much to the Law Partners team getting me a very favourable result and a lot more than I expected!

Andrew Johnson gave Law Partners a
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I had the pleasure of working with Rhiannon Templeton when she represented me for a work cover compensation claim. Her level of knowledge and professionalism were both outstanding. She was extremely supportive throughout the whole process and made me feel very comfortable and completely in the loop through each stage. The outcome was beyond my expectations and I would highly recommend seeking her legal advice for any work cover related advice or representation.

Emma Fernandes gave Law Partners a
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Michael Passaro is a professional who spent a good amount of time listening and asking the right questions. The genuine intention of supporting and being transparent!

Anonymous gave Law Partners a
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I was walking to work when a car ran a red light and crashed into me. I would have been lost without my solicitor to guide me through the claims process and help me uncover all my entitlements that I may have missed out on. I’m so grateful I had my claim checked!

Natalie Wong gave Law Partners a
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What can I say? Absolutely amazing support and results from Lydia and her team at Law Partners. Dealing with an accident claim since 2019 and have had nothing but the best service.

I’d like to thank Lydia and the team for going above and beyond through the whole process of the claim. This will definitely help with the process of getting back on track with life after a traumatic accident.

Thank you again.

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