John's story
I didn't want to wake up the next day
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.
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If you’ve hurt your back at work or suffered any other work injury from lifting, speak to a workers compensation lawyer from Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.
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A more personal approach to your lifting or back injury claim in Victoria.
If your work involves lifting or material handling, you’re no doubt aware of the risks of injury. But if you’re injured, lifting and back injury compensation is available.
We’ve helped thousands of workers with lifting and back injuries get compensation, but we understand your situation is unique, and you’re different from every one of them. Getting you more compensation starts with building a personal relationship with you, to truly understand your situation.
There’s no cost to speak to a Victorian workers compensation lawyer, tell your side of the story, and find out how much you can claim.
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A specialist lawyer will review your circumstances and tell you how much you can claim.
We’ll get you more compensation.
Lifting and back injuries often mean time off work, unplanned expenses, and financial stress. But we’re here to help. 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’ injuries have led to other life complications and health issues. By getting to know you personally we identify these issues and claim all your entitlements. That’s why you’ll get more compensation with Law Partners on your side.
What lifting and back injuries can I claim for in Victoria?
We’re here to help you claim compensation for your back injury at work or any other injury caused by lifting at work.
Lower back strain.
Repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement can strain back muscles and spinal ligaments.
Rotator cuff strains and tears.
Rotator cuff injuries can develop over time through repetitive activities or can result from a sudden lifting motion or a fall onto an outstretched arm.
Bulging or ruptured discs.
Lifting can cause the soft material inside discs (the cushions between vertebrae) to bulge or rupture and press on a nerve.
Muscle strains.
Generally caused by excessive muscle stress from lifting or irregular physical actions, resulting in a tear to the muscle fibres.
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Speak to one of our friendly solicitors today and find out if you can claim.
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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. You decide if you want to proceed – there’s no obligation.
What can I claim for a lifting or back injury in Victoria?
The amount of lifting or back injury at work compensation you can claim depends on your whole person impairment (WPI) assessment. Here’s a summary of entitlements:
| Victorian Workers Compensation Payments: | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
To qualify for a permanent impairment lump sum for a lifting or back injury, you’ll need to be assessed as having a WPI of 11% or more. Our specialist workers compensation lawyers can make sure your assessment is done correctly and that you receive your full back injury compensation entitlements, including any lump sums you’re eligible for.
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Here are four ways our Victorian workers compensation lawyers can get more compensation for your injury:
Help you with your dispute if part or all of your claim has been denied, or if you’ve been denied treatment.
Check your WPI assessment to see if you qualify for a permanent impairment lump sum payment.
Investigate the circumstances of your injury to determine if there are other claims you can make, such as a lump sum damages claim.
If you’re unable to work, we can review your superannuation policies to see if you’re entitled to a TPD lump sum.
Lifting and back work injury claim FAQs.
You can make a 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 part or all of a claim to be denied. An experienced workers compensation lawyer will be able to review your claim and make sure you receive your full entitlements.
If you find yourself in a dispute over your claim, having a lawyer on your side will give you a much better chance of success.
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.
If you’ve made a workers compensation claim, your employer must provide you with suitable or pre-injury employment for a period of 52 weeks. But the 52 weeks isn’t necessarily consecutive as it only includes periods when you have a reduced capacity to work because of your injury.
After this 52-week obligation period, your employer still can’t necessarily terminate your employment, as there are other employment and anti-discrimination obligations your employer must meet.
If you’re unsure about your rights regarding your job, you can call 131515 and get advice from a Workers Compensation specialist.
Yes, if you’re a casual employee injured at work in Victoria, 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.
You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.
Your workers compensation lawyer is backed by a team of Victorian 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.
Why should I choose Law Partners in Victoria?
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 workers 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 and pride ourselves in winning more compensation.
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