While at work

You may be entitled to compensation for any physical injuries, illnesses, and mental harm suffered as a result of carrying out the roles and responsibilities of your job, at the workplace or an off-site location, and regardless of whether it was your fault or not. They can include, but are not limited to: 1. Asbestos and dust diseases if you are a private, government, military, police or union employee 2. Hearing loss 3. Workplace discrimination 4. Accidents, i.e., slips and falls, crush injuries, cuts, and burns 5. Injuries from machinery, vehicular collisions and falling objects 6. Repetitive strain and musculoskeletal injuries 7. Psychological and mental injuries, i.e., anxiety, depression and prolonged stress 8. Injuries that have accelerated or aggravated a pre-existing condition If you are a private, government, military, police or union employee, contact our Workers’ Compensation lawyers today to access expert advice and clarity on what support is available to you.

Yes — the nature of the claim that can be brought will depend upon the nature of your working relationship with the party responsible for the injury, and the circumstances of your injury. Our lawyers will examine whether you are genuinely engaged as a contractor as opposed to a deemed employee. We will consider how much control your principal has over your work, and whether you are legally considered to be a “worker” and therefore entitled to claim under the Workers’ Compensation scheme. If you are a contractor, then there may still be provision for you to claim compensation as against the party responsible by way of a common law action. Due to the complexity of this area of the law, hiring a Workers’ Compensation lawyer is essential to ensure you are recognised and compensated for the injuries you experienced, whether you were or were not at fault. Engaging Brydens Lawyers can make all the difference in securing a successful claim and the maximum compensation you are entitled to.

Workers’ compensation and personal injury claims differ in both purpose and process. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault statutory scheme designed to provide access to benefits, including weekly payments, medical expenses, and lump sums for permanent impairment, to workers injured in the course of their employment, regardless of who was at fault. In contrast, a common law or personal injury claim is a fault-based legal action in which the injured person must prove that another party was negligent and that this negligence caused or materially contributed to their injury. With nuanced and complex legal definitions, leave it to Brydens Lawyers to navigate all legal matters. Our Workers’ Compensation lawyers have the expertise needed to lead your claim with certainty.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach, as the timeframe can vary greatly depending on the circumstances. Simple, uncontested claims may be settled within a few months, while disputes challenged by employers or insurers can take up to two years — and in exceptional cases, even longer. To mitigate the length of proceedings, hiring a Workers’ Compensation lawyer can help you find clarity where there are objections.

After receiving medical treatment, yes. Involving a skilled workplace injury lawyer as early as possible greatly increases your chances of success and protects your rights. They can help you preserve and collect evidence, meet procedural deadlines, manage communication with employers and their insurers and strategically manage your claim. Do not delay contacting Brydens Lawyers to promote your best interests.