Compensation Lawyers Penrith

Report the injury to your employer immediately and seek medical treatment from a doctor of your choice. Your employer is legally required to provide you with a Certificate of Capacity from your treating doctor. Notify your employer’s insurer (icare for most NSW employers) within 48 hours of the injury — failing to report promptly can complicate your claim. Keep records of all medical appointments, treatments, and any out-of-pocket expenses. Contact Gajic Lawyers before making any detailed statements to the insurer.

Under the NSW workers compensation scheme, you may be entitled to: weekly payments to replace lost income while you cannot work; payment of all reasonable medical, hospital, and rehabilitation expenses; a lump sum payment for permanent impairment (Section 66 award); work injury damages (common law damages for past and future economic loss) if your injury was caused by your employer’s negligence and results in at least 15% whole person impairment; and death benefits for the families of workers who have died from a work-related injury or illness.

You should notify your employer of your injury as soon as possible — ideally within 48 hours. A formal workers compensation claim can generally be lodged within six months of the date of injury. However, the Workers Compensation Act 1987 allows claims to be lodged outside this period in certain circumstances, such as where the worker was unaware of the connection between their condition and their employment. If you are considering a common law work injury damages claim, different limitation periods apply. Contact Gajic Lawyers early to protect your rights.

In NSW, an employer cannot dismiss a worker solely because they have made a workers compensation claim or are receiving workers compensation payments. Dismissal in these circumstances is unlawful under the Workers Compensation Act 1987. If you have been dismissed or threatened with dismissal while on workers compensation, contact Gajic Lawyers immediately — you may have grounds for a claim for unfair or unlawful dismissal in addition to your compensation entitlements.

A Section 66 lump sum payment is a once-off payment available to workers who have suffered a permanent impairment as a result of a work-related injury. The amount is calculated based on the degree of permanent whole person impairment (WPI) assessed by an Approved Medical Specialist (AMS). To be eligible, your impairment must reach a minimum threshold. This payment is separate from weekly compensation and work injury damages, and is not offset against other entitlements. Our lawyers can help you navigate the impairment assessment process and ensure you receive the maximum lump sum you are entitled to.

Yes — if your injury was caused or contributed to by your employer’s negligence, and your whole person impairment has been assessed at 15% or more, you may be entitled to make a common law claim for work injury damages. This claim covers past and future economic loss (lost wages) but is separate from the statutory workers compensation entitlements. A successful work injury damages claim can significantly increase your total compensation. Our Sydney workers compensation lawyers are experienced in litigating work injury damages claims and will advise you on whether this avenue is available in your case.

Yes. Gajic Lawyers handles Sydney workers compensation claims on a strict No Win, No Fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and nothing unless we successfully resolve your claim. We also offer a free initial consultation so you can understand your options before making any decisions. Call 1800 318 002 or start your online claim check at gajic.com.au.