Work Related Injury Compensation Claims

Each state does differ but the point is that employees need to be cautious and report any hazards to prevent any accidents. Please click on the state that you where injured in for information about your State or Territory and limitation periods to claim.

QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, NT, ACT, TAS

By law, employers are required to take out Workers Compensation Insurance to cover their workers incase of an injury sustained under their care and due to their negligence. In saying this, not all workplace accidents are foreseeable and will be investigated if there is a serious case. This means that it is not only the employer’s duty of care, but the employee’s duty to take care for them self also. 

Obtaining the right legal advice and assistance after injuring yourself is essential to help the healing process and your rehabilitation. Generally, if you are injured at work then you may be able to make a Claim for Compensation under your states Workers Compensation Insurer.  The entitlements may be:

• Weekly loss of wages
• Approved medical treatment
• Lump sum compensation.

Workers Compensation Insurers usually allow a claim to be lodged for a ‘Journey Claim’.  Again, each state does differ with their rules as to what a Journey Claim includes.  The idea of the claim is that if you have a Motor Vehicle Accident travelling to or from work, in between work sites, or for required work travel, then you maybe able to claim;

• Weekly loss of wages
• Approved medical treatment
• Lump sum compensation.

If you have had an accident travelling for work, then you should seek free legal advice as the claims process changes when there is Workers Compensation Insurers and a CTP Insurers involved. 

There are many different types of accidents resulting in an injury or fatality that you many require Workers Compensation for, such as;

• Repetitive Strain Injury
• Heavy lifting resulting in a back injury, shoulder injury, hernia injury, etc
• Electrical shock
• Lacerations or severed body parts while using older mechanical tools
• Burn injuries, including scarring
• Crush injuries
• Accidents that involve forklifts and other factory vehicles or industrial vehicles and machinery
• Asbestos
• Chemical injuries in labs or factories
• Logistics drivers
• Slip and fall
• Hearing loss

Not only is a physical injury taken serious under workers compensation insurance, but psychological injuries sustained due to;

• Bullying
• Harassment
• Intimidation
• Sexual harassment
• Racial discrimination
• Lack of training
• Over worked.

There are other factors that are seen under Workers Compensation as a work related injury so it is important to seek free legal advice if you or if you know someone who is having a tough time at work.  Psychological injuries are very common in the workplace and need to be treated with respect and taken seriously.  The long term effects from a psychological injury can be on going and even permanent for some people just as a physical injury can be. 

Please note that the rules and regulations of Workers Compensation differs in each State and Territory of Australia.

It is important to seek legal advice and find out for yourself what your rights are.

Disclaimer: Nothing on this website constitutes, or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind. If you require advice in relation to any legal matter you should consult an appropriately qualified lawyer.