Workers Compensation 
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To find out more about the workers compensation system, select your state or territory below.
What is workers compensation and the various workers compensation schemes?
If you have been injured at work or you believe your work may have contributed to an injury or disease then you may be entitled to workers compensation. To see if you are eligible for workers compensation or if have a viable workers compensation claim, contact one of our workers compensation lawyers.
The Commonwealth of Australia has maintained workers compensation schemes for more than a century, providing different compensation schemes for each state / territories.
These no-fault statutory workers compensation schemes provide financial benefits to employees injured / make worse an existing injury in the course of employment, ranging from weekly payments to lump sum compensation as well as being compensated for payment of medical and associated expenses. The best way to maximise your workers compensation claim benefits is to speak with one of our workers compensation lawyers.
Although each workers compensation scheme has the same purpose, there are substantial differences in details, including the rules of eligibility and the levels of compensation available, and most workers compensation schemes have changed significantly over the years. The workers compensation that you are entitled to will depend on the state or territory where the injury or disease occurred and the date on which you were injured.
If I believe I have a workers compensation claim, what should I do next?
It is important that you seek independent legal advice from our specialist workers compensation lawyers at the earliest opportunity after a workplace injury to make sure your interests are looked after and you have the best chance to make a workers compensation claim. Failure to do so may impact your potential to a workers compensation claim and your compensation entitlements.
Remember that the insurer handling your work injury claim cannot give you independent advice. This is where our workers compensation lawyers at Slater & Gordon Lawyers can help. Our workers compensation lawyers will be able to advise you, which workers compensation scheme applies to your work injury case, whether you are eligible to make a workers compensation claim, and if so, what workers compensation benefits are available to you. The earlier you do this, the sooner you will be aware of what financial assistance will be available to you when you most need help with your work injury claim – in the acute and rehabilitation stages of your work injury.
If your work injury case involves the negligence of your employer and / or another party, it’s possible that you may be able to claim lump sum compensation for your work injury. In such cases, your lawyer may need to gather vital information including for your workers compensation claim such as:
- interviewing witnesses of the work injury
- reviewing investigative work injury reports
- engaging experts to report on accident circumstances for you work injury
Whatever your circumstance or work injury, time is of the essence – early investigation and action may be critical to the success of your workers compensation claim.
What can I expect if Slater & Gordon Lawyers handle my workers compensation claim?
Our experienced workers compensation lawyers and accredited specialists are committed to guiding you through the maze of workers compensation schemes and legal challenges to make sure that you have the best chance of securing maximum benefits for your work injry / workers compensation claim.
Slater & Gordon's No Win - No Fee™ scheme is available for workers compensation claims. The scheme is designed to help those whose financial circumstances might otherwise deny them access to legal representation. This means you are only liable to Slater & Gordon Lawyers for the professional fees incurred if your workers compensation claim is successful. You may be required to make a contribution towards the cost of medical reports.
We will provide you with a written agreement that explains the terms and conditions of our No Win No Fee scheme. The fee agreement clearly sets out your rights and responsibilities and explains how legal costs are calculated for your workers compensation claims. It will also set out the circumstances, if any, in which you might become liable for the costs of the other party.
Slater & Gordon Lawyers offer this arrangement knowing that workplace accidents can be very stressful for injured people and their families both personally and financially. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding legal costs with your workers compensation lawyer at any point during your matter.
To find out more about the workers compensation system, select your state or territory below.
Making an additional claim
Superannuation and Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Claims
If you have superannuation and sustain an injury, you may be able to access a lump sum payment through your policy. Many people are unaware that their superannuation policy provides additional benefits. An experienced superannuation and insurance lawyer will assist you in identifying whether such benefits exist in your policy and submit an application on your behalf. If your application is rejected, your lawyer will advise you of the process for challenging the decision.
In addition, you may have a personal insurance policy, such as life insurance, income protection insurance, sickness and accident insurance, which may include provisions for compensation should you be injured in an accident.
These benefits may be available in addition to other forms of compensation and benefits. You should seek legal advice from a Slater & Gordon lawyer in our superannuation and insurance department regarding your entitlement to claim compensation.
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