Compensation for physical or psychological injuries
If you suffer a physical or psychological injury caused by an accident at work, in a motor vehicle or an accident which was the fault of someone else then you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
If you suffered an injury at work that resulted in a physical or psychological injury you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation under the New South Wales workers compensation legislation.
Our compensation lawyers are experts at handling workers compensation claims and can advise you on whether you have a claim under the workers compensation legislation and guide you through the process to ensure you receive your full entitlement to compensation.
In determining whether you have a claim for workers compensation for physical or psychological injuries it is necessary to determine that you are defined as a worker under the New South Wales workers compensation legislation. A 'worker' is defined as a person who has entered into or works under a contract or service with an employer whether by way of manual labour, clerical work or otherwise.
Once we have determined that you are included in the definition of a 'worker' under the workers compensation legislation we will then look at whether your injury is classified as a workplace injury. A 'workplace injury' is defined in the workers compensation legislation as a personal injury arising out of or in the course of employment including diseases contracted by you in the course of employment if it is determined that the employment was a contributing factor to the disease. A workplace injury can include psychological injuries like depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress syndrome or adjustment disorder.
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident and suffer an injury you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation under the New South Wales motor vehicle accidents legislation.
A claim for compensation for injuries from a motor vehicle accident can include a claim for economic and non-economic loss. Economic loss includes the loss of ability to earn an income as well as any reasonable and necessary past and future medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses, attendant care and home modification expenses. Non-economic loss will include compensation for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life as a result of your injury. You are also able to claim compensation for any psychological injury that is a result of your accident such as nervous shock, post traumatic stress disorder or anxiety.
At NSW Compensation Lawyers we will handle your claim for compensation arising from an injury professionally to ensure that you receive access to your full entitlements for compensation as quickly as possible. By allowing us to concentrate on the legal aspects of your compensation claim you will have time to recuperate and rehabilitate following your injury while we ensure that you receive your full legal entitlement to compensation for your injury.
Contact our expert compensation lawyers today to see if you are entitled to workers compensation for a physical or psychological injury.
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NSW Compensation lawyers
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Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia
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