Whether you were injured at work or travelling to or from, your workplace injury claim compensation payout is ultimately determined by the monetary value of your injuries and the impact they’ve had on your life. When calculating your compensation amount, insurers will determine your payout on.

• The extent of your injuries
• The extent to which the accident was someone else’s fault
• The amount of out-of-pocket expenses you’ve paid
• The total amount of lost income
• The cost of any ongoing care and rehabilitation
• Your age
• Your employment circumstances
• The specifics of your accident

You have the right to seek workers’ compensation if you are injured or become ill as a result of your job. Physical injuries are not required – psychological conditions are also covered. The following are some of the most common injuries mentioned in workers’ compensation claims:

• Spinal cord injuries (such as slipped discs, fractures or breaks, strains, bruising)
• Shoulder injuries (such as dislocation, break, strain)
• Industrial deafness
• Burns
• Fractures
• Falls
• Crush Injuries
• Illnesses (including cancer and respiratory conditions such as silicosis)
• Stress
• Repetitive strain injuries (including carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis)
• Chemical and asbestos exposure
• Soft tissue injuries
• Industrial and occupational lung conditions (including asthma)
• Permanent impairments
• Heart attacks and strokes
• Workers’ compensation payouts are also applicable for any accidents that occur travelling to and from work.

All workers’ compensation and personal injury claims have strict time limits. To avoid missing any important deadlines, try to start the legal proceedings as soon as possible. We recommend that you initiate legal action immediately following any impairment assessment by the workers’ compensation insurer, or when you are informed that your injury is being evaluated for degree of permanent impairment.

Navigating the provisions of this legislation can be quite complex, so it is critical that you seek legal advice regarding any compensation entitlements you may have under such legislation.

Before going to court, the majority of personal injury and workers’ compensation claims are settled. However, if you do end up in court, your workplace injury lawyer may be able to represent you. Even if you must appear in person, having legal representation can make the experience less intimidating.

To give your workers’ compensation claim the strongest chance of success, you should keep the following:

• Photos and videos of your injury or injuries, the scene of the accident, and the object that injured you
• A copy of the incident report
• Medical records (as detailed as possible) and receipts of medical expenses
• Documents showing your loss of wages
• Names and addresses of eyewitnesses, as well as their statements
• Your workers’ compensation lawyer will be able to help locate these documents for you and effectively use them for your case.

Workplace injury compensation claims are complex and can be stressful – especially if you run into issues with your employer’s insurer during the process. Having someone on your side that can help explain the process and also make it run as smoothly as possible is an invaluable asset. And TPIL Lawyers can do all that and more.

There is no fee for us to assess your claim for workplace accident compensation. We are committed to making this process straightforward and smooth from start to finish.

TPIL Lawyers have been in business for over forty years and are long-standing and proud members of the organisations and groups listed below. If you would like to start a workers’ compensation claim or discuss your options, contact us or call 1800 958 498.