INJURED AT WORK?
A work-related injury or illness can be devastating for workers and their families. You need to focus on recovering as quickly as possible, while dealing with medical and rehabilitation costs, lost wages and even permanent impairment. Take the stress out of making a claim for work injury compensation and talk to the specialist workers compensation lawyers at Wyatts.
We are no win no fee lawyers who can help you get your life back on track.
DO I QUALIFY FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION?
Workers’ compensation covers a variety of work-related physical and psychological injuries or illnesses. You should know that it covers injuries sustained at work (including during breaks) and injuries sustained while travelling for work. Workers’ compensation also covers diseases that are caused by the work you do, or diseases and conditions made worse by your work.
Wyatts is one of Australia’s leading specialist Personal Injury Law Firms, with a dedicated team of workers compensation lawyers to help you with claims for workplace accidents. We have a proven track record over more than 25 years of winning record compensation payments all over Australia.
Workers Compensation covers a range of physical and psychological injuries and illnesses.
Injury or illness that needs immediate treatment
Head and spinal injuries
Burns and lacerations
Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
Mental illness from stress and trauma
Toxic chemical and asbestos exposure
Hearing loss
Other forms of chronic illness
Accident resulting in death
WHAT YOU CAN CLAIM
A successful workers’ compensation claim can include:
- Weekly payments to cover lost wages and benefits (economic loss)
- Medical, hospital and nursing costs
- Rehabilitation, counselling and other support services
- Retraining assistance to help you return to work
- A lump sum payment for a permanent impairment
HAS YOUR CLAIM BEEN DENIED?
Sometimes claims for workers’ compensation can be denied, or you may not be made aware of additional lump sum payments you may be entitled to based on the injuries you sustained at work.
If you’re an injured worker and had a claim denied, we can help. You can apply for an internal review or lodge a dispute with the Personal Injury Commission. We can do this on your behalf and apply to have our fees covered so it won’t cost you anything.
If you’re not sure, one of our workers’ compensation experts can provide obligation-free advice.
START YOUR CLAIMHOW TO GET STARTED
While you focus on recovering from a work-related injury or illness, we can start preparing your workers’ compensation claim. If you’ve just been injured at work or contracted a work-related illness and you’re not sure what to do, get in touch with us as soon as possible. We can offer you obligation-free advice and explain what needs to be done to get started.
The process can be complicated for an injured worker, but we’ve done this for hundreds of people just like you. We make it easy for you make a workers’ compensation claim and keep you fully informed every step of the way.
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CONTACT WYATTS
Tell us about your injury or illness. We’ll listen to you and take the time to get to know you so we can fully understand your situation, physical condition and needs.
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YOUR ELIGIBILITY
We will explain in simple terms what you are entitled to based on what you have told us. Then we’ll offer to get started working on your behalf.
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WE GET STARTED
You decide if you would like a Wyatts specialist workers’ compensation lawyer to start your case. Then we get to work for you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You can claim Workers Compensation if you are a full-time, part-time or casual employee, or a contractor.
Accidents while traveling for work. Not only are you entitled to claim Workers Compensation if your accident occurred at your workplace, but you can make a claim if an incident happened while you were travelling for work – as a driver or passenger of a motor vehicle, a pedestrian, or while on public transport.
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident while commuting between work and home, you may be able to claim compensation under the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Scheme. In this case, Wyatts Compensation Lawyers can assist you in making a CTP compensation claim.
Family members and dependants. In the tragic case that a worker dies as a result of a workplace accident, family members or dependants can claim funeral expenses and other costs associated with the loss of their loved one. Ongoing financial support for dependent children can also be claimed. If you have lost a loved one to a workplace accident, submitting a Workers Compensation claim will feel overwhelming. Our lawyers understand your distress and are here to help you – with attentive care, kindness and compassion – as you take this step towards easing your burden.
Coal Miners Compensation. If you were injured in or around a coal mine, you may have particular rights that allow you to receive increased benefits. It is a specialist area of compensation law and there are strict time limits for making a claim. Therefore, it is vital to seek legal advice as soon as possible, so that you can ensure you are receiving your full entitlement.
Workers Compensation covers you against both physical and psychological injury, including:
- Injury or illness that requires immediate medical treatment
- Head and spinal injuries
- Burns and lacerations
- Mental illness arising from stress and trauma
- Toxic chemical and asbestos exposure
- Hearing loss
- Other forms of chronic work-related illness
Workers Compensation also provides financial support to family members and dependents in the tragic case that a person dies from their work-related injuries or illness.
Workers Compensation can assist you by providing:
- Weekly payments that cover lost income regardless of whether or not you are continuing to work
- Funds to replace property (e.g. false teeth, artificial limbs, crutches, glasses & clothing)
- Lump sum payments for permanent physical or psychological impairment
- Payments for medical expenses, including hospital treatment and ambulance services, physiotherapists, psychologists, other allied health professionals, artificial aids, medications, domestic help, modifications to your home or vehicle, workplace rehabilitation and travel expenses involved in seeking treatment
- Financial assistance to help you return to work, e.g. education and training, transport, childcare and clothing
- Funeral expenses and support for dependants
If you have sustained an injury that resulted in permanent impairment, you can take legal action against your employer – but only in the case that your injury was a result of their negligence. In a successful case, you will receive Work Injury Damages: a lump sum that compensates you for the injury and loss suffered. There are important eligibility criteria that you must meet before you can claim work injury damages. Wyatts Compensation Lawyers can determine if you meet these criteria and if you are eligible, our specialised team can assist you in pursuing legal action against your employer.
The compensation you are entitled to depends on a number of factors, including:
- The extent of your injuries
- The costs associated with your medical treatment and recovery
- Your immediate and future loss of income
- Your pre-injury income
In NSW, employers are required to adhere to regulations and guidelines set by the state’s workplace health and safety regulator, SafeWork NSW. In addition, most employers are required to have a Workers Compensation insurance policy to cover costs incurred when a worker is injured. The Workers Compensation system is regulated by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA).
Under the guidance of these government agencies, employers have an obligation to ensure the safety of their workers. They must provide:
- Up-to-date occupational health and safety (OH&S) policies and procedures
- Appropriate workplace training
- A safe working environment
- Proper maintenance of equipment
- An appropriate response when accidents do happen
Despite the requirements placed on employers to protect their staff, accidents do happen. In some instances, an employer may not have been aware of the risks imposed on their employees. In other instances, they may have been negligent in ensuring their duty-of-care.
Either way, after an accident, your employer is required to provide appropriate first aid and to ensure that you receive necessary medical care. They must notify their Workers Compensation insurer within 48 hours and record details of the incident. Importantly, your employer must take appropriate steps to help you get back to work.
Regardless of whether or not your employer adhered to work-safety practices, you are entitled to claim compensation to cover the immediate and future costs incurred as a result of your accident.
Workers Compensation can be claimed within six months of your accident or injury. However, there are certain circumstances in which you can submit a claim after this six-month period. For instance, an extension to this period can be applied if you were unaware of the injury at the time of the incident, you were residing outside NSW for the six-months after the accident, or the injury resulted in serious and enduring impairment.
TALK TO AN EXPERT
Don’t forget that when you make a workers’ compensation claim, it is against the insurer, not your employer. But dealing with insurers can be confusing and slow while you are trying to recover physically and mentally and get back to work. You need an expert compensation lawyer who understands what you are going through and has years of experience helping people in similar situations to you. Let us manage your claim and all the paperwork while you focus on recovering and getting back to work.
CONTACT USMEET OUR EXPERT TEAM
Julie Wyatt
Solicitor Director
Neville Wyatt
Solicitor Director
Mitchell Broom
Special Counsel
Silvia Thompson
Senior Associate, Motor Accident Practice Leader
Khristopher Narsimullu
Senior Associate, Work Injury Practice Leader
Kirstin Hansch
Chief of Staff
Georgia Barlow
Business Development Manager
Olivia Power
Senior Associate, Institutional Abuse Practice Leader
What Our Clients Say
L.
Motor Vehicle Accident
We tried to deal with the insurance company ourselves for some time before we realised we needed professional help. We met the Wyatts team and knew the experience would be positive from the start. They were honest with us, communicated every step of the way and were very knowledgeable and organised. They produced a result 20 times more than what we were initially offered by the insurance company. We can’t recommend Wyatts highly enough.
D.M.
Personal Injury
Wyatts was there to advise and help me at every stage of my claim. I knew I had a great team behind me. It was a relief when my matter settled, and I was happy with the result.
D.P.
Personal Injury
What a nice group of people that do care about you and your claim, they treat you with respect and kindness and are always a pleasure to talk to and work through whatever your matters are. If you ever find yourself needing to contact lawyers about making a claim for any personal injuries or anything else, I highly recommend these wonderful people.
C.S.
Institutional Abuse
The team at Wyatts have been nothing but golden, they have been so supportive and have really helped give me a life back. I’ve never met people that are so helpful, so kind and so genuine. The team worked hard with me to help build a strong legal case and have offered nothing but support in getting me the best possible outcome. They have really helped restore my happiness and my faith in humanity.
G.G.
Institutional Abuse
Wyatts lawyers was a great choice for my complex historical sexual abuse compensation claim. Not only did I get a result I never thought was possible, but they were professional, gentle and patient with my sensitive mental health. Although the case wasn’t the easiest of cases, with many bumps along the way, the Wyatts team had a heap of resources and people who could help in all areas.
T.S.
Medical Negligence
Wyatts took over my medical negligence claim from another firm that I wasn’t happy with. Wyatts prepared my claim for a hearing in the Supreme Court and negotiated a great settlement for me and my family. They treated me and my family with respect and sensitivity through this emotional time.
J.S.
Motor Vehicle Accident
I want to thank Wyatts for all the help they have given me throughout my claim. I did not know anything about the process or whether I could get anything at all from the CTP insurer, but you knew what to do. You have really made it worthwhile.
S.B.
Workers Compensation
My life has been one big blur the last month or so and I never expected the result we got. I just wanted to extend my great appreciation towards you. You have defiantly gone above and beyond, and I am blessed to have found such a great solicitor like yourself. You have no idea how much this money will change my life and I can’t thank you enough.
Anonymous
Institutional Abuse
My biggest fear was going to court again. Due to Camille and her team’s hard work, we managed to settle out of court, which was a dream come true. The settlement doesn’t take away the pain that the abuse caused me and what I have had to live with, but it certainly helps. An amazing outcome for myself and my family which would not have been possible without the dedication of Wyatts Compensation Lawyers.
R.A.
Medical Negligence
I chose Wyatts because they were a highly reputable firm, and I would know who was handling my claim the whole time. The directors were available to speak to me if I had any concerns. After some medical appointments and some negotiation, they got a great result for me, and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you, Neville and Julie.
WIN WITH WYATTS
Free case assessment
Talk to us about your claim and we will give you expert advice and an obligation-free assessment at no cost to you. Our specialists know the law inside out and they will tell you honestly about your chances of making a successful claim and what the next steps are if you decide to go ahead.
No win, no fee*
When we take on your claim you will never be out of pocket. If your case is unsuccessful, you won’t have to pay our legal fees. You can have complete peace of mind when you work with Wyatts that your case is in good hands, and we are committed to getting the best result for you.
We care about you
If you’re suffering from physical or emotional injuries, and facing financial losses due to someone else’s actions, we understand the stress of your situation. Our team don’t just provide legal advice, but also the compassion, support and care you need to get your life back on track.
A winning team
We’re proud to have helped thousands of people during their darkest moments, providing them with hope for a better future – and compensation to pay for it. With our expert legal advice and support, you will have the best possible chance of making a successful compensation claim.
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Melbourne
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