Workplace Injury Compensation Claim
If you’ve been injured at a workplace in New South Wales – whether as a visitor, contractor or employee – the first thing you must do is immediately inform your employer or management and seek treatment. First aid should be provided to you and you should be helped to obtain medical treatment if necessary and an ambulance called to transport you to a hospital if the injury is major.
If you’re an employee who has been injured at a workplace in NSW, your employer is obliged to report the accident or incident and make a workers compensation claim on your behalf. However, you need legal advice to make sure you get the level of workers compensation you deserve.
At PK Simpson, we have a team of expert workers compensation & occupier’s liability lawyers ready to guide you through the claims process, whether your injury is psychological or physical, so call us today on 1300 407 343.
What kind of compensation can I expect?
Pain and suffering
Future Economic Loss
Wages Lost
At PK Simpson, we pay for all medical reports so you can file for a compensation claim with less financial strain or worries. Get in touch today.
Types Of Workplace Injury Claims That We Help With
At PK Simpson, we’ve explained the guidelines and helped workers claim workers compensation arrangements, & occupier’s liability compensation for injury or illness sustained in some of the major workplaces and companies in NSW and Australia including:
- Edgell, Bathurst
- Devro, Bathurst
- Mars Incorporated, Bathurst
- Cadia Mine, Orange
- Essential Energy, Central West
- Sanitarium, Berkley Vale
- Mars, Berkeley Vale
- Life Health Foods, Berkeley Vale
- Bidfood, Somersby
- Sara Lee, Lisarow
- Scholastics, Lisarow
- Inghams, Ingleburn
- Freedom Kitchens
- Woolworths Distribution Centre
- ING, Tuggerah
PK Simpson provides a ‘No Win No Fee’ guarantee, meaning that you won’t have to pay if you don’t get the successful outcome you’re looking for! Contact our expert team today.
How To Know Whether You’re Eligible for Workplace Injury Compensation Claims
Workers compensation law can be difficult to understand, and it can cover many different types of injury at the workplace. This can include:
- Whole person impairment
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Personal injury
- And many more.
Workers Compensation NSW
In NSW, all employers are obliged by law to have compulsory workers compensation schemes and insurance in place for all workers they employ. As an employee, you are covered by the workers compensation agreement if you are employed as:
- A full or part-time employee
- A self-employed tradie or worker
- A permanent or casual worker
- Someone deemed to be an employee
The injuries and illnesses covered by the NSW workers compensation scheme include those sustained on the job, during work activities or as a result of work. There are different kinds of workplace injury management and different laws regarding workers compensation claims you may be eligible to make, depending on the circumstances of your accident or illness.
If you have suffered a work-related injury or illness, or you have a dispute over a decision by a workers compensation authority or insurance company, or if there has been a commutation of your workers compensation benefits, call us at PK Simpson so one of our expert workers compensation consultants can explain your rights and what you may be eligible to receive.
Occupiers’ Liability Compensation Claims NSW
In cases where a visitor, repairier, tradie, contractor or any member of the public is injured in a workplace where they aren’t employed, there may be occupiers’ liability compensation provided. Occupiers’ negligence claims include slips and falls or other accidents in workplaces or work sites such as railway stations, on building sites, factories, or anywhere owned or leased by another person or company.
If you have suffered an injury at a workplace in NSW, you may be eligible for compensation – call our expert lawyers at PK Simpson today to find out more.
At PK Simpson, we’ve built our strong reputation by ensuring our clients get the best outcome for their legal compensation cases.
Claims or Benefits For Which You May Be Eligible
It can be difficult for most workers not to know just what impact an accident at work can have on your health and your life. Relief may come with weekly payments of compensation, a lump sum payout and medical expenses covered through the NSW workers compensation scheme. These claims may be successful no matter who was at fault.
You may be able to claim compensation or benefits for:
- Medical and hospital costs
- Compensation for total and permanent disability or impairment
- Loss of income
- Costs of rehabilitation providers
- Travel costs
- Damages
- If the worker has died as a result, benefits are paid to the family
- Services that help you return to work
You need work injury lawyers to wade through the guidelines and your entitlements to compensation payments since several factors are involved. The main focus is on the gap between your life path before the accident and the impact the injuries have had on that, which includes the costs incurred due to your physical injuries or the death at work of a loved one, for instance.
We’ve successfully handled over 25,000 claims and helped thousands get their lives back on track. That is our specialty!
What You Should Do If You’ve Been Injured at a Workplace in NSW
If you have suffered an injury at work, be that physical or psychological, you should make sure you contact workplace injury lawyers and if you are able, carry out the following steps as soon as possible:
- Document and report your injury to your employer or management. Include the exact nature of the accident, the time and date and any obvious injuries, though remember you could be in shock and not realise the extent of the damage.
- See a doctor immediately or attend a hospital emergency department.
- Make sure a doctor supplies you with a Certificate of Capacity or Workers Compensation Medical Certificate.
- Fill in a workers compensation claim form (if you are an injured employee).
- Give the form to your employer and/or insurer
- Contact PK Simpson on 1300 407 343 for an appointment and bring copies of your documentation.
At PK Simpson, our expert compensation lawyers have helped thousands of people receive the compensation they deserve. We pay for all medical reports where other law firms expect clients to pay upfront costs that can be $3000-$5000 just to get a claim off the ground in case they are left with the bill if the claim turns into nothing.
At PK Simpson, we pay for all medical reports so you can file for a compensation claim with less financial strain or worries. Get in touch today.
How PK Simpson Can Get You the Compensation You Deserve
The team of expert and experienced workers compensation lawyers at PK Simpson has worked tirelessly to make sure their clients get the benefits. We’ve helped workers in factories, on construction sites, warehouses, and industrial sites; police, firefighters, paramedics and anywhere people work hard to earn a living.
Our dedicated workers compensation lawyers make sure that all your interests and rights are protected. You will also receive all the information and advice you need to make your claim as successful as possible. Our no win no fee policy means you have nothing to pay to claim workers compensation, upfront, and we also pay for all expert medical reports. Contact us today on 1300 407 343.
We’ve successfully handled over 25,000 claims and helped thousands get their lives back on track. That is our specialty!
Call PK Simpson for Your Workplace Injury Compensation Claims Today
Workers compensation NSW protects workers and those who employ them in the unfortunate event that there is an accident in which someone is injured in the workplace or contracts an illness. Injured workers may be entitled to lump sums for permanent impairment, weekly payments, lump sum payment, whole injury damages, payment of medical and hospital treatment costs and rehabilitation.
If you believe you could be eligible for a workers compensation claim, we urge you to immediately call a firm of lawyers with proven expertise in this area. At PK Simpson, we can help you to assess your legal rights, manage workers compensation claims and get you all the help and financial support you need. Call us today on 1300 407 343.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the workers compensation act 1987, all employers are legally obliged to have compulsory workers’ compensation insurance for all workers they employ. This coverage applies to different types of employees, including full or part-time workers, self-employed workers, permanent or casual workers, and those deemed to be employees. Therefore, if you fall into one of these categories and you are injured at a workplace in NSW, you are generally covered by workers’ compensation.
In general, injuries that occur during your commute to and from work are not typically covered by workers’ compensation. However, there may be exceptions, such as if illness occurred while you were running a work-related errand during your commute. It’s advisable to consult with a work injury lawyer for guidance on your specific situation.
It’s crucial to take action promptly if you’ve been injured at work as there are strict time limits on work injury damages claims. You should document and report your injury to your employer or management as soon as possible. You may need to fill out a workers’ compensation claim form if you’re an injured employee. The sooner you initiate the process, the better, as there may be time limits for making a claim.
Timely reporting is essential to ensure your work injury damages claim is processed smoothly. There may be specific timeframes within which you are required to report the injury, so it’s best to report it promptly to avoid any potential issues with your claim.
The amount of compensation you receive from a workers compensation authority for a workplace injury in NSW can vary widely based on factors such as the severity of the injury, the extent of disability, and other individual circumstances.
The compensation may include weekly payments, lump sums for permanent impairment, medical expenses, and more. Consulting with a workers’ compensation lawyer can help you determine the potential compensation you may be entitled to.
Workplace injuries and illnesses are unfortunately still a common occurrence in Australia, but the overall numbers and rates have been decreasing in recent years. Here’s a summary of some key statistics:
Overall:
- In 2021-22, around 3.5% of the working population experienced a work-related injury or illness.
- The overall work-related injury rate was 35.3 injuries per 1000 people who worked in the past 12 months.
Specific injuries and causes:
- The highest cause of injury in workplace was “Lifting, pushing, pulling or bending” (24%).
- Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common type of injury, accounting for around 55% of all work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Mental health conditions are becoming increasingly concerning, making up 9.3% of serious claims in 2020-21. Anxiety and stress disorders are the most prevalent among these.
Other important points:
- 66% of people who experienced a work-related injury or illness took time off work as a result.
- 31% received workplace injury payouts for the injury or illness.
Resources for further information:
Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/key-work-health-and-safety-statistics-australia-2022
Australian Bureau of Statistics: https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/labour/earnings-and-working-conditions/work-related-injuries/latest-release
Workers’ compensation entitlements in NSW covers a range of injuries and illnesses sustained on the job, during work activities, or as a result of work. The coverage may include medical and hospital costs, compensation for total and permanent disability or impairment, loss of income, costs of rehabilitation providers, travel costs, damages, and benefits paid to the family if the worker has died as a result of a workplace injury. The specific benefits of workers compensation agreements you may be eligible for depend on the circumstances of your accident or illness.
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