Law Works Compensation Lawyers

Lawyers For Work Injury

Lawyer for Work Injury:
Fighting for Your Compensation

If you’ve suffered a workplace injury due to employer negligence, you may be entitled to pursue a work injury damages claim. At Law Works Compensation Lawyers, our experienced work accident lawyers are dedicated to helping injured workers secure justice and fair compensation. Serving clients in Bankstown and greater Sydney, we provide tailored legal solutions to navigate the complexities of workplace injury claims with ease and confidence.

Work Injury Damages Claim

What is a Work Injury Damages Claim?

A work injury damages claim allows you to seek compensation for economic losses caused by an injury that occurred due to your employer’s negligence. This type of claim typically covers past and future loss of earnings. Unlike workers compensation, this claim requires proving employer negligence, which our skilled lawyer for work injury can help establish.

Criteria to Claim

To make a work injury damage, certain criteria must be met:

  • Your workers compensation claim has been accepted and you have made a lump sum (whole person impairment) claim for your injuries.
  • Your injuries equate to a whole person impairment of 15% or more.
  • Your injury was caused by the negligence of your employer.

A work injury damages claim can be made for physical or psychological injuries.

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Eligibility Criteria for
Work Injury Damages
Claims

To file a work injury damages claim, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Your injury was caused by employer negligence.
  • You have a permanent impairment with a Whole Person Impairment (WPI) rating of at least 15%.
  • You have an approved lump-sum compensation claim under workers compensation.

 

If you’re unsure about your eligibility, our lawyer for work injury can guide you through the process.

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What can you claim?

When pursuing a work injury damages claim you are entitled to make a claim for damages including:

1. Past Economic Loss

Compensation for the lost wages or income for the time off work you have had as a result of your injuries from the date of accident to the time of a settlement or court judgment. This will also include the difference between your average pre-injury earnings paid by the workers compensation insurer and the reduced rates for the periods off work you have had since the accident.

 

2. Future Economic Loss

Compensation for the future loss of earning capacity due to the long-term effects on your ability to work and earn an income until retirement age.

 

3. Past and Future Loss of Superannuation Benefits
While you are receiving weekly benefits from the workers compensation insurer there are no superannuation payments being made to your superannuation fund. A claim is made for any superannuation entitlements you would have received if you had not been injured and lost income, and a claim is made for any loss of future superannuation entitlements.

 

4. Legal Costs

As part of your claim, you are entitled to claim a portion of your legal costs and expenses from the employer or the workers compensation insurer.

How Our Work Accident
Lawyers Can Help

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Free Case Assessment

Contact our lawyer for work injury for a no-obligation consultation. We’ll evaluate your claim and advise on the next steps.

Proving Employer Negligence

Proving Employer Negligence

We gather evidence to establish that your employer failed to provide a safe work environment, which directly caused your injury.

Economic loss claims

Calculating Economic Loss

Our lawyer for injury calculates both past and future economic losses to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Effective negotiations

Negotiating or Litigating

Whether through negotiation or litigation, our work accident lawyers work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome.

Why Choose Our Work
Accident Lawyers?

Experienced legal team

Specialised Expertise

Our lawyer for work injury team has extensive experience in handling complex work-related injury cases.

Local legal knowledge

Local Knowledge

With a focus on Bankstown and greater Sydney, we understand the specific regulations and legal nuances in NSW.

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No Win, No Fee Guarantee

Our services are risk-free, ensuring you only pay if we win your case.

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Personalised Support

Every injury is unique, and so is our approach. We tailor our strategies to maximise your compensation.

Fixed Fee Agreement

Cost

At Law Works, we will provide you with a fixed fee agreement which will provide the exact details of our legal fees before you even start your claim.

 

There will be no hidden fees at the end of your claim.

Time Limits

It’s important to be aware that specific time limits apply when making a work injury damages claim.

 

The work injury damages claim must be made within 3 years from the date of the accident. The claim must include evidence relevant to the claim and particulars of the losses being claimed. It is crucial that you instruct a lawyer to assist you with this process.

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Time Limits

It’s important to be aware that specific time limits apply when making a work injury damages claim.

The work injury damages claim must be made within 3 years from the date of the accident. The claim must include evidence relevant to the claim and particulars of the losses being claimed. It is crucial that you instruct a lawyer to assist you with this process.

Work Injury Damages Claim Form

How Law Works Can Help

Our experienced team is dedicated to advocating for your rights. Here’s how we can assist you:

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Expert Legal Guidance

We'll provide you with expert legal advice and guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

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Investigation and Evaluation

We'll thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident to determine liability and assess the full extent of your damages by gathering the relevant medical material to present to the insurer.

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Negotiation with Insurers

We'll handle all communication and negotiation with the Workers Compensation insurer on your behalf including making treatment disputes or a permanent impairment claim on your behalf.

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Litigation

If your claim or a dispute remains with the insurer, we will take your case to the Personal Injury Commission to fight for your rights. 

Contact us now for
FREE Compensation Advice

Shop 4, 443 Chapel Road, Bankstown NSW 2200

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Why Bankstown and
Sydney Trust Law Works Compensation Lawyers

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Proven Track Record:

We have a strong track record of securing substantial settlements for clients across Bankstown and greater Sydney.

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Compassionate Approach

Our team understands the challenges of dealing with a workplace injury and offers empathetic support throughout the process.

Clear communication

Transparent Communication

We keep you informed every step of the way, ensuring you’re always aware of your claim’s progress.

Frequently
Asked Questions

You must choose between continuing workers compensation benefits or pursuing a work injury damages claim. Our work accident lawyers can help you decide the best course of action.

The timeline varies depending on the complexity of your case. Our lawyer for injury works efficiently to resolve your claim while ensuring a fair outcome.

Our lawyer for work injury will gather evidence and represent you in court, if necessary, to prove your employer’s negligence.

In a successful work injury damages claim, you are entitled to a claim for economic loss damages for your loss of past and future income and loss of superannuation as well as the tax paid by the workers compensation insurer on past weekly benefits. In addition, the workers compensation insurer pays a portion of your legal costs as regulated by the legislation.

Contact Law Works Compensation Lawyers today for tailored legal advice. We will consider your injuries and circumstances of your accident and provide you with legal advice as to whether we think you have an entitlement to a work injury damages claim.

In a workers compensation claim you are entitled to make a one-off lump sum claim for the level of whole person impairment you have suffered as a result of your injuries. This claim can be made once your injuries have stabilised. Contact Law Works today for tailored legal advice on your lump sum claim and entitlements to a work injury damages claim.

Rest assured that this is not uncommon. A work injury damages claim cannot be made until your injuries have stabilised. The relevant legislation allows for us, on your behalf, to seek leave of the Court to request an extension of time. For this reason it is crucial you instruct a lawyer as soon as possible after you have sustained your workplace injury to ensure appropriate notices are given prior to the expiration of the 3 year time limit.

Law Works have a no win-no fee guarantee which means that you do not have to pay our legal fees unless you win your work injury damages claim. We will not ask you to pay any upfront costs in relation to your claim. At the finalisation of your claim and if your claim is successful, the defendant will make a contribution towards your legal costs and the balance is payable from any settlement or judgment amount.


Law Works provide a fixed fee agreement in work injury damages claims. You will know exactly what our fees are at every step of your claim. Contact us today to find out more.

Yes. The process and pre-requisite requirements of making a work injury damages claim are complex, the gathering of medical and liability evidence is costly and calculation of damages in accordance with the legislative requirements is intricate.


Workers compensation insurers will not advise you of your full entitlements and are likely to make significantly lower offers of settlement as opposed to when your claim is settled with the assistance of a lawyer, such as one of our Principals at Law Works.

 

For example, a workers compensation insurer may make a modest allowance for future economic loss on the basis that you may return to work without obtaining the relevant evidence. An insurer will also request that a Deed be signed to prohibit you from making any future claim.

 

We are compensation law and personal injury law specialists. We have an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. We have long experience in dealing with defendants, workers compensation insurers and their lawyers and obtaining a fair and reasonable settlement for your injuries sustained.

 

Law Works will be able to obtain the necessary expert and medical evidence required to fully claim the maximum amount of damages for your economic losses in your work injury damages claim.

Contact us for
Work Injury Today

If you’re searching for trusted work accident lawyers or a lawyer for injury in Bankstown and Sydney, look no further than Law Works Compensation Lawyers. Let us help you secure the justice and financial relief you deserve.

Call us at 1800 955 605 or visit our office at Shop 4, 443 Chapel Road, Bankstown NSW 2200.