Workers Compensation Claims - WorkCover Claim

What is Workers Compensation or WorkCover Claims?

If you have suffered a work injury in the course of your employment you may be entitled to workers compensation payments, regardless of fault, under the Victorian WorkCover scheme.  In addition, if you have sustained a serious injury causing permanent impairment by reason of another party’s negligence, you may be able to sue for substantial work injury compensation by bringing a common law claim for damages.

Why is it important to get legal advice for a work injury claim?

It is important to seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity from an experienced workers compensation lawyer to make sure your interests are taken care of and you have the best chance of receiving fair and just workers compensation.  If you don’t fully understand your compensation rights and entitlements you may not receive appropriate WorkCover compensation entitlements.

"I believe I have been injured at work and would like to make a claim. What is my next step?"

In order to claim, you must first advise your employer of the work injury and then lodge a formal  WorkCover claim.

Remember: It is mandatory to supply medical evidence from your doctor to support your WorkCover claim.   

Benefits: After your workers compensation claim has been lodged and liability accepted, you may be entitled to -

• Reasonable Medical Expenses;

• Reasonable Rehabilitation Expenses;

• Lump sum compensation for a permanent injury or a serious injury;

• Loss of earnings and weekly payments;

See a step by step process on our 'How to make a WorkCover Claim' page'.

"I have already made a WorkCover Claim but not happy with the handling of my claim by the WorkCover insurer. What can I do?"

Depending on the circumstances you may be able to lodge a complaint. Visit the WorkCover Claims Dispute page for more information.

Why Galbally & O’Bryan for your Workers Compensation Claims?

We have over 40 years experience in providing expert advice in relation to Workers Compensation Claims.  Unlike the Insurer handling your work injury claim, our advice will be independent to help maximize your workers compensation/Workcover benefits and lump sum compensation entitlement.

Your workcover claim will be managed and overseen by a partner of Galbally & O'Bryan and not a junior solicitor as can occur at some other firms.

Our Workers Compensation lawyers are available to speak to you immediately by telephone about your work injury claim.  If we can help you we can arrange a free first appointment and we do cases on a ‘no win - no charge’ basis subject to conditions.  Our WorkCover lawyers are based  both at our Melbourne, Dandenong and Pakenham offices.

Other Personal Injury Areas of Expertise Injury compensation for: Car Accident Claim and Other Transport Accidents  Medical Negligence Product and Public Liability Claims Superannuation or Insurance Disability Claims Commonwealth Employees Compensation Claims (ComCare)		WorkCoverCompensation Lawyers  Mr Nicholas O’Bryan Mr Frank Di Iorio Dr Christopher Atkins
Recent Settlement # 1 Date: August 2011  Case: (Pain and Suffering only) Amputation right first finger to factory worker - Workcover claim Result:  $ 105,000 WorkCover Compensation		Recent Settlement # 2 Date: May 2011  Case: Ankle/lower leg injury to factory worker – Work injury claim Result:  $ 300,000 Work Injury Compensation
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Contact Us Contact Galbally & O'Bryan today to discuss your situation. If we can help you we can then arrange a free first consultation. If you have a viable Workcover Claim we generally conduct the case on a “no win-no charge” basis. Telephone: (03) 9200 2533 To submit an online enquiry click here		Further Information