If you’ve been injured in your workplace, you may be able to claim compensation for some of the losses you have incurred. You can claim Workers’ Compensation for a variety of injuries and losses, including loss of income and reasonable medical costs. However, there are steps you have to follow to make a claim. Get in touch with us at PK Simpson in Sydney to help you wade through the Workers’ Compensation forms, rules and regulations and lodge your claim.

Workers compensation in NSW may provide different types of support based on how the injury is connected to work, the nature of the injury, your capacity for work, the medical evidence and the stage of the claim. This may include weekly payments and medical, hospital or rehabilitation expenses.

Notify Your Boss

The first step is vital. To make a Workers’ Compensation claim, you are advised to immediately let your employer know all the details of how the accident or incident occurred, and what injuries you have sustained. There is a six-month window in which you must do this, but the sooner, the better.

Report a work-related injury or illness to your employer as soon as possible. NSW guidance says a workers compensation claim should generally be made within six months of the injury or death. A late claim may still be accepted in limited circumstances, so seek advice promptly if notification or a claim has been delayed.

For over 45 years, the lawyers at PK Simpson have helped people in Sydney to get the Workers’ Compensation they are entitled to receive. 

Our lawyers have the skills and experience to make sure your Workers’ Compensation claim runs smoothly and successfully.

See Your Doctor

You need to see your local doctor who will complete a Certificate of Capacity. A copy must be forwarded to both your insurer and employer. You then must complete the Worker’s Injury Claim Form and send it to the insurer.

What Records Can Support a Worker’s Injury Claim in NSW?

Keep copies of the injury notification, Certificate of Capacity, claim form and correspondence with your employer or insurer. Depending on the incident, other useful records may include:

• medical referrals, reports and treatment receipts
• photographs, incident reports and witness details
• payslips, rosters and records of time away from work
• notes of relevant calls, decisions and requests from the insurer

You do not need to wait until every record is available before reporting the injury or seeking advice. If you are making a workers compensation claim in Sydney, a lawyer can identify which records are relevant and help you respond if more information is requested.

Lodge Your Claim

While you can claim reasonably necessary medical expenses, you might be entitled to compensation for other losses, so always see a lawyer before lodging your claim. If you live in or near Sydney, you might be wondering, “Is there a PK Simpson Workers’ Compensation lawyer nearby or near me?” If so, call us on 1300 757 467 or email enquiries@pksimpson.com.au, so we sort out your No Win No Fee Workers’ Compensation claim.

What If the Insurer Disputes Your Claim?

An insurer may dispute liability, treatment, weekly payments, work capacity or another aspect of a worker’s injury claim in NSW. Ask for the decision and reasons in writing, keep the supporting documents and obtain advice about the review or dispute pathway that applies to that decision.

Depending on the issue, options may include asking the insurer to review its decision or applying to the NSW Personal Injury Commission. Eligible injured workers may also be able to obtain independent legal assistance funded through the Independent Review Office. A lawyer can explain the suitable step without promising a particular result.