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Workers Compensation Lawyers
If you have a work-related injury, you could be entitled to
workers compensation.
Our specialist injury lawyers 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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Injured at work?
We can help you claim
Medical expenses.
Payment of your medical, hospital, ambulance, rehabilitation (including home help) and travel expenses.
Lost wages.
Weekly payments of compensation to compensate you for lost income while you’re
off work.
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.
A lump sum payout for damages if your injury was caused by your employer’s negligence, also known as a ‘common law claim’.
The workers compensation scheme in NSW is a no-fault scheme, which means you can make a claim regardless of who caused your injury, even if it was you.
Call us for free claim advice
We’ll give you all the advice you need to find out where you stand.
Why choose Law Partners?
A few reasons why every year thousands of Australians choose Law Partners:
We’re personal injury specialists.
Unlike most other firms, personal injury is all we do. We’re Australia’s largest specialist injury firm and you’ll have award winning, expert lawyers on your side who handle only workers compensation claims.
We get to know you personally.
We’ll build a personal relationship with you to make sure we understand the true impact of your work injuries, so we can better represent you and maximise your compensation entitlements.
We look after our clients.
Looking after our clients is our priority. We’ll check in with you regularly, keep you up to date with your case and will be there for you whenever you need us.
No up front costs.
We don’t charge any up front costs so you’ll never be out of pocket during your claim.
No win, no fee guarantee
We win over 99% of our cases and pride ourselves on winning more compensation for our clients but
if we don’t win, you’ll pay no fees whatsoever.
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More personal, more compensation.
Work-related injuries and illnesses often mean time off work, unplanned expenses and financial stress.
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
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.
Workers Compensation
Frequently asked questions.
If you’ve been injured at work and had any time off or treatment expenses, it’s likely you can claim workers compensation. If you’re not sure, you can call 02 9264 4474 and speak with one of our workers compensation lawyers. It’s a free service.
You can make a workers compensation claim without using a workers compensation lawyer. However, every workers compensation claim is different, and it can be hard to know if you’re getting everything you’re entitled to. It’s also common for insurers to deny part or all of a compensation claim. Our workers compensation lawyers can review your claim and make sure you receive your full entitlements. If you find yourself in a dispute with an insurer, having a lawyer on your side will give you a much better chance of success.
We’ll provide you with free advice, and if you decide to proceed with your claim the workers compensation insurer is responsible for paying your legal costs at the end of your case.
If we find that you’re entitled to Permanent Impairment or Work Injury Damages lump sum payments, we’ll work on a no win no fee, no disbursements basis, so you’ll only need to pay our fees if we win, and you receive your lump sum compensation.
The following table summarises the weekly workers compensation payments in NSW you may be eligible to claim for injuries that have occurred after 21 October, 2019:
| Entitlement Period | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Weeks 0-13 | Up to 95% of pre-accident earnings |
| Weeks 14-130 (no work capacity) | Up to 80% of pre-accident earnings |
| Weeks 14-130 (some work capacity*) | Up to 80% of pre-accident earnings(payments to increase to 95% if working 15 hours per week and earning at least $200 per week) |
| Weeks 141-260 (no work capacity) | Up to 80% if no work capacity is likely to continue indefinitely |
| Weeks 141-260 (some work capacity*) | Weekly benefits stop for most, some exceptions apply |
| After 5 years | Weekly payments only available to people with permanent impairment >20% |
*Able to return to suitable employment but not pre-injury employment.
The maximum weekly compensation amount is capped and indexed in April and October each year.
The maximum amount from 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023 is $2,341.80.
If your workers compensation claim is denied, there are options open to you to dispute the decision. The insurer that has denied your claim must notify you in writing of their reasons for the denial and provide information on the next steps available to you.
Here are some examples of common disputes:
- The insurer doesn’t consider the person making the claim to be a ‘worker’ (under the legislation).
- The insurer considers that employment wasn’t the main contributing factor to the injury.
- It wasn’t ‘reasonably necessary’ to have the medical treatment or to incur other expenses claimed.
- The insurer has blamed your mental health condition on your transfer, demotion, promotion, performance appraisal, discipline, retrenchment or dismissal or provision of employment benefits.
- The insurer is of the view that your employer’s actions were reasonable.
On 1 March 2021, the Personal Injury Commission (PIC) became the central body for resolving all workers compensation disputes.
If you have a dispute with an insurer, here are some options:
- Request an internal review by the insurer, who must respond within 14 days.
- Lodge a dispute directly with the PIC.
- Contact us on 02 9264 4474 and ask for free legal advice – it may be possible to get legal representation at no cost to you.
There are two ways you can get a workers compensation lump sum settlement:
| Payout | Description |
|---|---|
| Permanent impairment payout | A lump sum compensation payout to cover a permanent impairment as a result of a 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. |
To learn more about permanent impairment lump sum payments, you can refer to our whole person impairment compensation calculator and guide.
To find out of you qualify for a work injury damages payout, you can call 02 9264 4474 and get free legal advice from a workers compensation lawyer.
Workers compensation claims in NSW should be made within six months of becoming aware of your injury. However, there are exceptions where you can exceed this time limit. For example:
- A claim can be made up to three years after the injury in some situations (e.g. if you’ve been travelling or you make an honest mistake).
- If a claim relates to serious and permanent impairment, the claim may still be made after three years, if there’s a reasonable cause for the delay.
- If a period greater than three years has passed since the accident then a claim may still be made with SIRA approval.
There are also special arrangements if you become aware of an injury a long time after it happened. In these cases, the time limit for workers compensation claims starts from the time you become aware of your injury and the reasons for it.
After your claim is submitted by your employer, the insurer has 14 days to notify you whether:
- Your claim is accepted
- There’s not enough information to make a decision and they need more time
- Your claim is denied
If your claim is accepted, you should start receiving payments straight away.
Our workers compensations lawyers in NSW
can help you with:
New claims.
If you’re in the early stages of a claim, it
costs nothing to get advice from one of our
workers compensation lawyers.
Lump sum settlements.
We’ve negotiated thousands of workers compensation settlements for our clients,
and we win over 99% of our cases.
Existing claims and disputes.
Many clients come to us because they’ve had workers compensation payments or
treatment denied.
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.
Workers compensation success stories.
Start your workers compensation claim
in three easy steps.
1. Tell us about your claim.
Speak to one of our friendly workers compensation solicitors today and find out if you can claim.
2. We’ll get to know you.
Your workers compensation solicitor will ask more questions and get to know you personally to work out everything you’re entitled to.
3. We’ll offer to start your claim
We’ll explain how we can claim all your workers compensation and give you our ‘no win no fee’ guarantee. You decide if you want to proceed – there’s no obligation.
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You’re in expert hands with us.
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.
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Our senior lawyers will assess your case for free.
