Workplace Injury Compensation

The laws for compensating injuries at workplaces vary across different states and territories in Australia. If you suffer an injury while at your workplace or while travelling to or from work, you have the right to claim for compensation.

The law requires employers to hold worker compensation insurance to cover all employees and sometimes sub-contractors as well. Statutory workers compensations cover all sorts of major and minor injuries at your workplace, but compensation received depends on the severity and reasons for the injury. In some states, you cannot claim for any damages from your employer for an injury regardless of who was responsible for the accident, while in other states, the severity of the injury is considered to be sufficient for compensation whether or not you bring forward a claim. To know whether or not you are entitled for compensation, call our specialist lawyers at Injury Claims Help for a free consultation.

Statutory Entitlements

Statutory entitlements vary in different states and territories. Some of the common ones are:

• Loss of income
• Medical Expenses
• Rehabilitation expenses
• Funeral expenses in case of a death caused in workplace accident
• Compensation for permanent disfigurement or impairment

Permanent Injury Compensation

For a permanent injury, the employer is obliged to give compensation regardless of who was at fault and what caused the accident. Before accepting any offer of lump-sum compensation, you should consult a specialist lawyer who will advise you and make sure you get the amount you deserve. An offer once accepted cannot be canceled or altered after signing. If you suffer such an injury at your workplace, contact Injury Claims Help immediately for quick, professional advice and a free case review.

Negligence

If you are injured because the duty of care was not met by your employer, you are entitled to compensation. The law varies in different states so your rights and entitlements are not the same everywhere. If you suffer due to the negligence of your employer, then employer negligence would have to be proven in front of the court. For this you will need the help of a professional. If you find yourself in such a situation where you have to prove the fault of another party, consult Injury Claims Help immediately. We will provide you with all the help and guidance you need.

Seek Advice

Please note that there are time limits and thresholds in place for filing a claim, and these limits and thresholds are not the same in all states. Also keep in mind that once you agree and sign an offer, you cannot change the agreement later. If you suffer an injury due to the negligence of your employer, you might be entitled to a large sum of money, and you can expect your employer to offer less than what they owe you. Do not take any offer without the legal advice of a professional. At Injury Claims Help we will get you in touch with injury claim lawyers who will assist you in your case. Call us now at (1300 244 163) or contact us at  for any queries.