Workers Compensation
If you have a work-related injury or illness you may be entitled to workers compensation.
The Workers Compensation Act 1987 governs a person’s right to compensation when injured at work.
Workers compensation can be paid as weekly benefits for periods of absence from work and can also be paid to reimburse or provide for reasonable medical treatment expenses. There is also compensation available on a lump sum basis for the degree of impairment which results from an injury sustained by you, as long as the level of impairment is at least 11% whole person impairment.
Our principal solicitor specialises in workers compensation claims including hearing loss claims, where a worker has suffered hearing loss due to exposure to noise at work. Generally, a worker must show at least 6% hearing loss in both ears before being eligible for monetary compensation and/or hearing aids. These claims may be made even if a worker has stopped working many years beforehand or has previously made a claim for hearing loss.
We typically run compensation claims on a no win, no fee basis, which means if your claim is unsuccessful, you are not responsible for paying our professional fees. To find out more about your entitlements, contact us.