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WINNER Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year

Police and emergency services work injury lawyers.

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If you’ve been injured on duty, speak to a lawyer from Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.

We’ll uncover all your entitlements – which may include workers compensation benefits and lump sums, and if you can’t return to work, an additional lump sum payout through your super.

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What can I claim for a police or emergency services injury?

The amount you can claim depends on your injury along with how and where it happened. Here’s a summary of potential entitlements:

This includes weekly payments to compensate you for lost income while you’re off work, and medical expenses to cover your healthcare, rehabilitation treatments and travel costs.

If your whole person impairment (WPI) assessment is over a certain threshold, you might also qualify for a permanent impairment payout. Finally, a work injury damages (WID) payout may be available as a lump sum if your injury was caused by your employer’s negligence.

 


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We’ll get you more compensation.

Police or emergency services injuries can often mean time off work, unplanned expenses, and financial stress. At Law Partners, we get to know you and your family to learn about your life before you were injured. We look beyond your injuries, to understand your work, family, social and financial situation. Then we look at what’s changed. Many of our clients’ emergency services injuries have led to other life complications and health issues. By getting to know you personally we identify these issues to make sure we claim all your entitlements. That’s why you’ll get more compensation with Law Partners on your side.


What injuries can I claim for?

No matter how you’ve been injured, we’re here to help. Emergency services workers are generally at higher risk of injuries from trips and falls and motor vehicle accidents. Here are general situations that are among the most common emergency services work claims:

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Police line of duty.

Injuries from chasing and apprehending offenders, gun belt-related injuries, and other accidents in the line of duty.

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Ambulance officers and paramedics.

Overexertion and body stress, exposure to harmful substances, and assaults can lead to injuries to ambulance workers and paramedics.

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Firefighting and rescues.

Falls and jumps, direct contact with fire, hazardous materials, excessive heat and lifting significant weights can all be injury causes.

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Psychological injuries.

You can also claim for psychological injuries such as PTSD, whether they were caused by a one-off incident or have accumulated over time from a series of traumatic events.

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Get FREE claim advice today.

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

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Tell us about your claim.

Speak with one of our local, friendly 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 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.


Frequently asked questions.

Yes, if you’re a casual employee injured at work, you’re entitled to claim workers compensation. Workers compensation for casual employees is not only limited to citizens and permanent residents. If you’re on a visa that permits you to work in Australia and you’re injured at work, you’re still eligible to claim workers compensation benefits.

A no win no fee lawyer offers to run your case for you and only get paid when you win. If you choose the right lawyer, it’s an excellent option that allows you to pursue your claim without any risk, but it’s important to check the lawyer’s costs agreement to fully understand what’s covered. With some no win no fee lawyers you can still end up having to pay thousands of dollars in disbursements if your case is unsuccessful. This is because their no win no fee agreements cover their professional fees but not the costs they incur. At Law Partners, our no win no fee, no disbursements guarantee covers all our costs and disbursements as well as our professional fees, so you can pursue your claim with peace of mind.

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.

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.
  • Call Law Partners for free legal advice – it may be possible for us to provide you with a lawyer at no cost to you.

How we can help you.

Here are four ways our personal injury lawyers can get more compensation for your injury:

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Dispute the workers compensation insurer’s decision if they’ve denied any part of your claim or any treatment.

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Check your WPI assessment to see if you qualify for a permanent impairment lump sum payment.

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Investigate the circumstances of your injury to determine if there are other claims you can make, such as a lump sum damages claim.

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If you’re unable to work, we can review your superannuation policies to see if you’re entitled to a TPD lump sum.

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You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.

Your personal injury 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.

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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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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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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Tahnee Parlby is a Senior Paralegal at Law Partners. Her practice area is Motor Accident Injury.

Tahnee Parlby

Team Leader – Senior Paralegal

My professional philosophy is always ensuring the client is well informed. Navigating the compensation system can be daunting without the appropriate guidance, which is why I always make myself available to answer any questions throughout the claims process.

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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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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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Chantille Khoury is a Principal at Law Partners. She specialises in motor accident injury, public liability and workers compensation.

Chantille Khoury

Principal

Many lawyers have the technical ability to run a successful case but being able to connect with your client through a personal approach is what separates the great lawyers from the good lawyers. And it’s this combination that my team and I bring to every case.

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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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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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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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Katelyn Vanderkolk

Senior Law Clerk

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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Gerald Fong

Law Clerk

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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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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Emily Coe

Paralegal

The journey to a successful claim is just as important as the outcome. This starts with building good relationships to support my clients throughout the process.

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

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We’ll match you with an expert lawyer who specialises in compensation claims just like yours.

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We’ll build a personal relationship with you to ensure we understand the true impact of your injuries.

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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.

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We’re rated 4.9 from 1202 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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