Workers Compensation
Workers’ compensation is statutory entitlements claim where worker is injured during the course of their employment. This does not encompass who is at fault if you are injured at work you are entitled to statutory benefits:
- Weekly Wages
- Medical treatment & Expenses
- Domestic Assistance
- Death benefit claim and dependency claim
- Lump Sum compensation claim
Worker’s compensation is simple form of benefits available to the workers for their physical or psychological injuries. Over the period of many years, the benefits which were available to worker’s have been diminished under the umbrella of reforms. These reforms have made very hard for the workers to claim their statutory benefits, especially in an event, where the insurer tries their best to preclude the worker from claiming the workers compensation entitlements.
We here at Sher Legal leave no stone unturned in order to claim your benefits if you are eligible under the law. We have in-depth knowledge and expertise of workers compensation insurer, and we know our way of dealing with the insurer to ensure that you deserve maximum statutory compensation.
Is there any cost involved in making Workers Compensation claim?
No, in workers compensation entitlements claim you don’t pay any legal fees in New South Wales. Your legal fees are covered by grants issued by Independent Review Officer (IRO).
How to I make a claim for Workers Compensation?
Under the New South Wales workers compensation law, all workers who are injured physically or psychologically are entitled to lodge workers compensation claim. Do not hesitate to contact us today so we ensure you are treated fairly and justly.
Can I make a claim for physical or psychological injuries?
Yes, you can make a claim for physical or psychological injuries either the injuries happened over the course of many years or have had involved in a work accident.
Am I eligible to claim Consequential injuries?
Yes, you can claim for consequential injuries which arises from the main primary injury. In most of the cases, overuse of one body system can substantially cause consequential injury due to compensating for the primary injured body part.
Can I claim lump Compensation claim for my serious injuries apart from weekly salary and medical expenses?
Yes, you can claim lump sum compensation under the act. For you to claim permanent impairment claim, your injuries need to reach maximum medical improvement before you will be examined by an approved SIRA medical examiner. The Medical examiner will determine your whole person impairment (WPI), which is a percentage degree of impairment of your injury. If you have suffered physical injury, then your whole person impairment (WPI) must reach minimum threshold of 11% WPI in order for you to claim lump sum compensation claim. If you have suffered psychological claim, then your permanent impairment should reach minimum threshold of 15% WPI before you claim lumps sum compensation claim.
Why choose Sher Legal to represent workers compensation?
We have in-depth knowledge of workers compensation law and regulations. We ensure that you maximize your workers compensation entitlement claim. We go to every extend to litigate the matters in the Personal Injury Commission in order to defend your claim and entitlements. We also have many years of experience in dealing with the insurer in workers compensation matters. Do not hesitate to contact us today.
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