Provision of Funding for Legal Advice:
I was injured at work. What’s next?
Getting injured at work is difficult. Injuries can often lead to the normality of life being taken away. Injuries that impact our ability to earn often make handling this much harder.
If you are injured at work you should report it to your employer immediately. You should also consult a general practitioner as soon as possible.
If your injury impacts your ability to perform your work duties, you should ask your general practitioner to fill out a Certificate of Capacity. You should provide the certificate to your employer who should then notify their workers compensation insurer.
Do I have to pay for representation or advice in relation to my worker’s compensation claim?
Injured workers deserve the right to have access to legal advice from our professionals Compensation Lawyers Perth who are familiar with all aspects of workers’ compensation.
In New South Wales, the Independent Legal Assistance and Review Service (ILARS) provides access to free, independent legal advice for injured workers. ILARS is managed by the Independent Review Office (IRO). A law firm can apply to IRO on behalf of the injured person to fund the payment of professional costs and disbursements.
Once funding is approved, your worker’s compensation professional can begin working on your claim. The scope of the work depends on the stage your matter is at. This varies from starting a claim on your behalf to filing your matter in the Personal Injury Commission for determination.
The need for expert legal advice in workers’ compensation claims
Obtaining legal advice is important. You may not be aware of the full extent of rights and entitlements that are available. Additionally, dealing with insurance companies can be intimidating, especially if you are not familiar with the process.
To learn more about worker compensation claims, contact us at our worker compensation lawyers team today in major cities in Australia including, Perth, Adelaide, Cabramatta & Parramatta.
