Work Injury Damage FAQ's
In New South Wales anyone who suffers an injury at work will be eligible to make a claim for compensation under the Workers Compensation Scheme. However, most workers are unaware that they may also have a claim for compensation at common law if they suffer an injury at work that is caused by someone’s negligence.
- What is a common law claim for workplace injuries?
- What do I need to show to receive common law compensation for a workplace injury?
- What type of actions would be considered negligent actions by an employer?
- I thought anyone who suffers an injury at work was only entitled to compensation under the Workplace Compensation Scheme. Am I wrong?
- How do I know if I have suffered a whole person impairment of at least 15%?
- I was assessed twelve months ago as having a whole person impairment of 14%. Since the assessment my workplace injuries have deteriorated. What should I do?
- What sort of compensation will I receive if I make a claim for common law damages for my workplace injury?
- If I make a claim for common law compensation for my workplace injury will I still receive compensation under the New South Wales Workers Compensation Scheme?
- How much time do I have to decide whether to make a claim for common law compensation for my workplace injury?
- I suffered a workplace injury over three years ago. Is it too late to make a claim for common law compensation for my workplace injury?
- How can I increase my chance for success in my claim for common law compensation for workplace injury?
- How do I contact NSW Compensation Lawyers?
Persons outside New South Wales may obtain relevant information by clicking the box 'Yes' below.
NSW Compensation lawyers
Level 3, 7 Secant Street
Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia
Phone + 61 2 9601 0088
Fax + 61 2 9601 0588
1800 Compensate
(1800 2667 367 283)
Liverpool Office
(02) 9601 0088