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Workers compensation claims:

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If you have been injured at work in NSW, you may be eligible to claim for weekly payments, medical expenses and lump sum payouts.

The workers compensation scheme in NSW operates on a no-fault basis, allowing you to make a claim irrespective of who was responsible for your accident.

Our team of personal injury and workers compensation lawyers are experts in winning claims. We can provide you with the advice you need to gain the maximum compensation for your claim on a no-win, no-fee basis.

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Understanding workers compensation claims

Workers compensation is a mandatory insurance scheme that protects employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. It is a no-fault system, meaning you don’t need to prove that your employer was at fault for the injury in order to be eligible for compensation. While each state operates its own scheme, all are designed to support injured workers through their recovery and return to work.

While contractors and subcontractors typically have different coverage requirements, most employees are covered, including:

Full-time employees
Part-time employees
Apprentices
Some casual workers
Certain volunteers (depending on the scheme).

The process for initiating a workers compensation claim is largely similar across jurisdictions. To begin, you must:

1. Report the injury

Notify your employer immediately
Record incident details
Seek medical attention

2. Undergo medical assessment

Obtain a work capacity certificate
Follow recommended treatment
Keep records of medical documents

3. Lodge your claim

Submit within the required timeframes
Include all supporting documentation
Your employer must forward to their insurer

4. Have your claim assessed

The insurer will review your claim
May request additional information
Decision made to accept or reject the claim.

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What is a work injury damages claim?

A work injury damages claim, also known as a common law claim, is a legal action taken against an employer when their negligence has resulted in a worker’s injury. Unlike standard workers' compensation claims, work injury claims allow you to seek additional compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of future earnings. It is usually delivered as a lump sum payment.

Eligibility for workers compensation

You may be eligible for workers compensation if you’ve been:

Physically injured at work
Developed a mental health condition due to work
Diagnoses with a work-related disease
Experienced aggravation of a pre-existing condition
Injured during work-related travels or breaks
Hurt while commuting to or from work.

Depending on your injury and circumstances, you may be entitled to:
1. Weekly payments

Up to 26 weeks of wage replacement
Payment rates vary by state and injury severity
Partial incapacity payments if returning on reduced hours

2. Medical benefits

Treatment and rehabilitation costs
Travel expenses for medical appointments
Home care and modifications
Medical aids and equipment.

If you have a permanent impairment, you may be able to claim a lump sum payment. You typically require the following whole-person impairment rating to be able to claim:

NSW: 11% whole-person impairment (WPI) threshold

For more serious injuries, you may be eligible for a work injury damages claim (common law claim) if:

Your injury resulted from employer workplace negligence.
You meet the state’s permanent impairment threshold (in NSW, this is 15% WPI)
You’ve received all statutory lump sum benefits first.

Even if you’re uncertain about claiming or what you may be eligible for in compensation, we encourage you to reach out. Our free intial consultation means you have nothing to lose by exploring your options.