Making a workers’ compensation claim can often be stressful and demanding as it will have a significant impact on both your family and work life. With the help of LHD Lawyers, we’re committed to making your claim process as simple and easy as possible.

If you believe you have suffered a work-related injury, it is critical you act on the following steps in a timely manner.

1. Notify your employer immediately. If you are employed by more than one employer, it is also crucial you notify them. Once your employer has been notified, you will be required to complete an injury register at your workplace.
2. Seek medical attention from your doctor and inform them in detail about the type of accident which has occurred. After a thorough assessment, your doctor may then issue you with a WorkCover medical certificate.
3. Obtain and complete a Workers’ Injury Claim Report. Submit the claim report along with the WorkCover Medical Certificate to your employer.

We understand that making a compensation claim may often lead to friction between you and your employer. If you believe you may be unfairly treated as a result of making a claim, please contact us to discuss your individual case. We will endeavour to ensure you are fairly treated and that you understand the full process of your claim.

If you have suffered as a direct result of an injury sustained while at work, you may be eligible for a compensation claim under WorkCover.

There are 4 types of WorkCover claims you may be able to achieve compensation for:

1. Permanent impairment claims: You may have been severely injured while at work and as a result has caused permanent impairment deeming you incapable of conducting previous work repsonbilities. If this is the case, you may be entitled to a lump sum payment.
2. Psychological injury claims: Commonly known as mental illness, psychological injuries may be caused or contributed by severe work pressure or workplace bullying. A psychological injury may only be accepted if there is sufficient medical evidence to prove you have suffered as a direct result of your employment.
3. Work break and travel claims: Accidents during work breaks or while travelling to or from work may happen at any given time. As a result, if there substantial evidence proving the connection between your employment and the injury inccured, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation.
4. Hearing impairment claims: Loss of hearing is quite common in industrial workplaces. If you believe your hearing has been damaged as a result of extreme exposure to noise in the workplace you may be eligible for compensation.

All WorkCover claims are compensated by the federal government. All Australian workers are entitled to WorkCover and this should not be seen an act of ‘sueing my employer’. For more about WorkCover compensation claims, request a free consultation with us..

There are many factors that could result in you been partially or permanently injured while in the workplace.

The most common types of injuries would involve physical injury, however mental illness and stress-related cases which impact personal health may also result in compensation entitlements.

The most common types of workers compenastion cases involve:

* Physical injury/harm: Arm injuries, leg injuries, spinal injuries, back injuries, nick injuries, burn injuries, head/eyes injuries or bone fractures.
* Harm to personal health: Exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals. This may include symptoms of abdominal/chest pains, nausea, drowsiness, fevers, skin/eye irritation, vomitting, blurred vision or difficulty in breathing.
* Psychological injury: Discrimination, bullying, harressment, excessive/extreme work hours, fear for personal safety or direct/indirect threats.

If you believe you’ve been a victim to one or more of the injuries listed, request a free consultation with LHD. and we’ll work with you to explore your compensation entitlements.

A common law claim is a claim related to an injury sustained as a result of someone’s fault or negligence in the workplace. Common law claims are typically the result of an employer’s failure to provide a safe working space for it’s employees.

Unlike WorkCover claims, compensation sought after by common law claims are referred to as damages. In some cases, compensation entitlements may involve both loss of earnings plus injuries suffered as a result of the employer’s negligence.

If you think you may be able to eligible for a common law compensation claim, please request a free consultation with us..

Depending on the type of injury you’ve incurred, you may be entitled to a range of different payment benefits.

* Weekly payments: If you are incapable of conducting pre-injury work activities, however still have the ability to undergo partial work responsibilities, you will still earn an income for the hours you’ve worked. If this new weekly income is lower than your previous income, you may be entitled to receive the difference in payment.
* Commutations: A commutation is an agreement where the injured employee’s entitlements are paid a lump sum. By accepting a lump sum payment, other payment entitlements such as medical, hospital and rehabilitation expenses are no longer supported by the insurer.

For more information about payment entitlements and other related rehabilitation expenses, please request a free consultation with us..

Think you may be entitled to another form of compensation? LHD can help.

Our team of experienced lawyers specialise in many forms of compensation law and can help you claim the compensation you rightfully deserve – no matter how big or small your case.

Our compensation services include:

* Motor Accident Claims: Road accidents can often be life-changing, if you’ve suffered as a direct result of another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Find out more about motor accident claims.
* Public Liability Claims: Everyone should have the right to feel safe while out in a public space. If you believe your injury could have been prevented and was the direct result of someone else’s negligence, we can help you determine who was at fault and achieve the compensation you deserve. Find out more about public liability claims.

If you think you may be entitled for compensation or would like to find out more about our services, request a free confidential consultation with us..