Injured on the Way to Work Compensation Claim

Can I claim if I’ve had an accident on the way to work?

Have you suffered an injury sustained during an ordinary work break, such as morning tea or lunch, or while traveling for the purpose of work?

If you’ve been injured during a work break or journey, you may be able to make a claim for ‘accident on the way to work workers compensation’. If you’ve been injured in a motor accident on the way to work or if you’ve had a car accident on the way to work, you may also be able to make a claim through your compulsory third party insurance.

What am I able to claim for on a journey compensation claim?

Most commonly, a journey compensation claim will have to do with a motor vehicle accident. Like in all cases, you will need the incident information, and any reports that were taken. As with most injuries, you are required to report the injury to your employer. Generally, this must be done in writing to your employer within 30 days of becoming aware of the injury.

There are many factors that will influence the amount of compensation you receive for your injury sustained from workplace accidents or illnesses, and is completely individual.

However, there are generally four different types of claim or benefits you may be eligible to receive;

• weekly payments,
• reasonable medical and like expenses,
• impairment benefit for permanent injury (also referred to as ‘lump sum compensation’), and
• sue for further compensation (referred to as a ‘common law claim’) – this can include compensation for ‘pain and suffering’ as well as loss of earnings

Call LHD’s accident on the way to work lawyers on 1800 838 481 to discuss our ‘No Win No Fee’ policy and arrange a free consultation with one of our expert journey compensation lawyers to discuss your position and the effects these workplace injuries have had.

How do I make a workers compensation journey claim?

If you’ve been injured while travelling for work, whether you were driving between job sites, heading to a meeting, or commuting to or from work, you may be entitled to make a workers compensation claim.

In New South Wales, journey claims are only covered if there’s a real and substantial connection between your employment and the incident; for example, if you were performing a work task or using a company vehicle at the time. If your claim meets the criteria, legal support may be fully funded by the Independent Review Office (IRO) or the workers’ compensation insurer, so there’s nothing for you to pay.

In other parts of Australia, the rules around journey claims differ. Some states offer broader coverage for injuries during travel to and from work. No matter where you’re based, our expert lawyers can assess your situation. If a claim can be made, we’ll act for you on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning you won’t pay legal fees unless your case is successful.