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If you’ve been injured at work, a WorkCover claim could be your lifeline.
There’s no cost to speak to one of our WorkCover lawyers and find out how much you can claim, with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm. And if you decide you need help with your claim, your WorkCover lawyer will take care of the whole process for you.
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At Law Partners, we ask more questions and look beyond the obvious to make sure you get more compensation. We’ll also apply to IRO (the Independent Review Office) for funding to cover our fees so that there’s no cost to you.
If you’ve been injured at work, you should report your injury to your employer right away and make sure they report it to their WorkCover insurer. You can contact the insurer directly if you like. You’ll also need to get a certificate of capacity from your doctor, and the insurer will contact you to arrange an assessment of your injuries and then notify you whether it’s accepting liability for your claim.
But even if your claim has already been submitted, it’s a good idea to speak to a WorkCover lawyer to find out how much compensation you can claim. You might be entitled to lump sum compensation the insurer hasn’t told you about.
You can call 13 15 15 to get free legal advice from one of our specialist WorkCover lawyers.
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Get startedIf you’re injured at work in NSW and you make a WorkCover claim, the following table outlines the weekly payments, medical expenses and lump sum payouts you may be eligible to claim:
| Workers Compensation Payment NSW | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 WorkCover compensation scheme in NSW 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 WorkCover lawyers provide legal advice over the phone.
Speak to one of our friendly solicitors today and find out if you can claim.
Our solicitor will ask more questions and get to know you personally to work out everything you’re entitled to.
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.
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Our WorkCover lawyers in Sydney and across NSW are backed by a team of specialists including paralegals, medico legal experts, forensic accountants, and barristers. So, you’re in safe hands with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.
You can make a claim without using a WorkCover lawyer. However, every WorkCover 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 claim. An experienced WorkCover lawyer will be able to review your claim and make sure you receive your full entitlements. In particular, 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 we’ll apply to IRO (the Independent Review Office) for funding to cover our fees so that there’s no cost to you.
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.
There are two ways you can get a WorkCover 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 13 15 15 and get free legal advice from a WorkCover lawyer.
If your WorkCover 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:
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:
Most Australian superannuation policies include TPD (Total and Permanent Disability) insurance. This provides you with disability benefits paid in one lump sum if you can’t work. However, the definition of TPD varies between policies – for example, your policy might cover you for:
Successful TPD insurance claims need to be backed by proof that you meet the criteria outlined in your TPD insurance policy. We can check your super funds for you and tell you how much you can claim – it’s a free service.
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 WorkCover lawyer who specialises in 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 WorkCover 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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