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If you have suffered an injury while at your place of employment, you may be eligible for compensation. Whether you hire a firm of workers’ compensation lawyers to handle your case, or represent yourself, will depend on the seriousness of your injury and the complexities of your individual case.
When you can handle your own compensation case, you may be able to handle your work injury case yourself without a lawyer if the following applies:
- Your injury is minor, for example you have twisted your ankle or suffered a cut that required a few stitches.
- You did not take any time, or very little time, off work as a result of the injury.
- Your employer does not deny that your injury occurred at your place of employment.
- There are no pre-existing conditions that could have led to the injury.
Even if your case is very straightforward, it’s advisable to contact a workers’ compensation lawyer for a consultation. He or she can advise you on the legal process and any potential problems you may come up against and can advise you whether you should go ahead with handling the case on your own.
When you should hire a workers compensation lawyer
If there are any complex issues relating to your compensation claim, then this is when you will need to engage the services of personal injury lawyers. In cases of workers’ compensation NSW, most solicitors specialising in this area will not charge a fee unless you win your case and receive compensation.
Make sure you contact a lawyer if any of these factors apply to your situation:
- Your employer rejects your claim and denies the injury occurred at your workplace or you do not receive any benefits due to you promptly. Businesses and insurers regularly reject genuine workers’ compensation claims, feeling safe in the knowledge that up to 80 percent of people who suffer a workplace injury fail to appeal. Remember that hiring personal injury lawyers costs you nothing unless you win and gives you the very best chance of receiving fair compensation for your injury or injuries.
- Your employer offers you a settlement amount, but it is insufficient to cover all your lost income or medical costs. In this case, you need to see a firm of specialist workers’ compensation lawyers to ensure you receive the best possible settlement.
- You are unable to return to your previous job or are unable to work at all, due to your injuries or medical issues. If you have suffered a permanent disability, either partial or total, then it’s essential you receive entitlements as either a large lump sum or weekly payments for life. In this scenario, it’s critical that you engage the services of an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer.
- Your employer turns nasty against you after you file a workers’ compensation claim. If you have filed a workers’ comp claim, only to be fired, demoted, have your hours cut or suffer any other form of discrimination from your employer then you should call a team of workers’ compensation lawyers straight away.
- Your case involves a potential third party claim. If a third party’s negligence contributed to or caused your injury, you may be able to sue them in a civil suit. For instance, if you were a courier going about your work and were hit by a truck driver who was at fault for causing the accident then you may have a civil case against the negligent driver as well as being eligible for a workers’ compensation settlement. An experienced lawyer will be able to assist you with personal injury claims as well as your workers’ comp claim.
What your lawyer will do to help you
Your workers’ compensation lawyers will ensure that you file all needed forms within deadlines and they also understand how to compile medical evidence to prove the existence and severity of your medical condition. They can also estimate for you what compensation you should receive and can evaluate any settlement offers from your employer to judge whether they are sufficient and fair or should be appealed.
The workers’ compensation system is designed to protect the rights of injured workers and provide prompt and fair compensation. However, it’s important to remember that insurance companies hire teams of top-flight lawyers to fight on their side to avoid making payouts, so a highly experienced firm of workers’ compensation lawyers is essential on your side to tip the scales in your favour. Please contact us if you want some advice about injury compensation.
PK Simpson : Injury Compensation Lawyers
PK Simpson – Sydney
11/162 Goulburn St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
(02) 9299 1424
PK Simpson Compensation Lawyers – Wollongong
1/1 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500
(02) 9299 1424
PK Simpson & Co – Liverpool
2/215-219 George St, Liverpool NSW 2170
(02) 9262 4497
P.K Simpson – Parramatta
2/70 Macquarie St, Parramatta NSW 2150
(02) 9299 1424
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