Are you in need of expert legal advice and assistance to navigate the complex world of work injury compensation? Look no further. Redlich's Work Injury Lawyers, a law firm based in Melbourne, are dedicated to fighting for your rights and ensuring you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve. Our team of experienced work injury lawyers is committed to delivering high quality legal representation and support, making your journey through the claims process as smooth as possible.

One of our Specialisations:

Work Injury Compensation: Our expert work injury compensation lawyers specialise in representing individuals who have suffered workplace injuries. We understand the challenges you face, and we're here to help you secure the compensation you need to move forward with your life.

Why Choose Redlich's Work Injury Lawyers?

No Win, No Fee Service: At Redlich's, we offer a "No Win, No Fee" service, which means you don't pay legal costs unless we win your case. This aligns perfectly with our commitment to making justice accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.

Dedication to Your Rights: Our team is passionate about advocating for your rights. We tirelessly pursue your case to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation possible. We know the law, and we know how to apply it in your favour.

Extensive Experience: With 50 years of experience in work injury compensation, Redlich's Work Injury Lawyers are well-versed in the intricacies of the legal system. We use this knowledge to your advantage.

Unwavering Support: We understand that the aftermath of a workplace injury can be devastating to you and your loved ones. Our team is here to provide you with the legal support and guidance you need during this challenging time.

Comprehensive Legal Services: Our expertise extends to a wide range of work-related injuries and dependency claims. These include all types of physical injuries, psychological injuries and other conditions or diseases which have been caused by the nature of your employment. This includes pre-existing injuries or conditions which have been aggravated, accelerated, exacerbated or have recurred due to your work duties.

If the insurer rejects your WorkCover claim, rest assured, we can assist you. We often represent injured workers who have a rejected WorkCover claim.

If your WorkCover claim has been accepted, we will provide you with advice and assistance about your potential lump sum entitlements to enable you to claim the compensation you are entitled to. We have the skills and knowledge to handle all types of work injury claims, including claims that require going to Court. We run cases in the Magistrates’ Court, County Court and Supreme Court.

Servicing Victoria: While our headquarters are in Melbourne, our services are available to clients across Victoria and we have a number of offices around Victoria. We have a deep understanding of the local legal landscape and are well-prepared to represent your interests effectively.

When you partner with Redlich's Work Injury Lawyers, you’re not just getting legal representation; you’re getting a dedicated team of professionals who are compassionate and committed to helping you get back to better. Our No Win, No Fee service makes quality legal support accessible to everyone, ensuring that your rights are represented and defended.

If you’ve experienced a work-related injury and are seeking compensation, look no further than Redlich’s Work Injury Lawyers. Contact us now to schedule an obligation free discussion and take the first step towards securing the compensation you deserve. Your journey begins with us.

If you have been injured at work, you need to notify your employer within 30 days of you becoming aware of your work related injury. A good way to formally notify your employer is to fill out the Register of Injuries, which must be kept at each workplace.

You should seek any medical treatment necessary. It is helpful to tell your doctor or health provider the circumstances of your work-related injury from the first consultation.

Make a claim

If you incur medical expenses or need to take time off work, you will need to complete a Worker’s Injury claim form. Printed forms are available at the post office, one of our offices or request one by calling WorkSafe on 1800 136 089.

Your employer may also be able to provide you with a copy.

In the claim form there is a section dedicated to when your injury/condition occurred and when you first noticed it. If your work injury or condition developed over a period of time, it is acceptable to write ‘injured over the course of employment’ on the claim form instead of a specific date and time of injury.

If you require assistance completing your claim form, you can contact one of our expert lawyers for free advice on (03) 9321 9988.

The claim form must be given to your employer either by hand or post.

Obtain a ‘Certificate of Capacity’ from your GP

If you are claiming for time off work, you also need to have a WorkCover Certificate of Capacity from your treating General Practitioner (GP). An ordinary medical certificate will not be accepted.

The initial WorkCover Certificate of Capacity should cover a period of no more than 14 days and all subsequent certificates should be for a period of up to 28 days.

Lodge with the insurer

Your employer has 10 days from when it receives your claim to forward the claim to its authorised insurer (also known as claims agent). It is possible to lodge a copy of a claim yourself with the authorised insurer. This is recommended in circumstances where your employer is refusing to receive your claim, or where an employer cannot be located/found, no longer operates or if there is doubt as to whether the claim form will be passed on to the authorised insurer within the required time. Penalties can be imposed on employers when claims are not forwarded to the authorised insurer.

Once the authorised insurer receives a claim it has 28 days to accept or reject the claim. If it rejects the claim it should provide written notice of the rejection. If it does not reject the claim within 28 days, then the claim is treated as accepted. Normally, before deciding whether to accept or reject the claim, the authorised insurer or claims agent will arrange for you to be examined by one of their doctors.

If you are concerned that your injury or condition could cause you to have ongoing problems, it is worthwhile to seek legal advice while the circumstances of the injury are still fresh in your mind. For free initial legal advice over the telephone, call Redlich's Work Injury Lawyers on (03) 9321 9988 to speak directly to a member of our team.

There is no strict time limit to bring a ‘no-fault’ WorkCover claim, but you do need to notify your employer within 30 days of you becoming aware of your work related injury.

A good way to formally notify your employer is to fill out the Register of Injuries, which must be kept at each workplace.

You only have six years from your date of injury to bring a common law claim against your employer. This date may be extended in some circumstances, such as if you have only recently become aware of the seriousness of your injury.

Once the authorised insurer receives a WorkCover claim it has 28 days in which to accept or reject the claim.

If it rejects the claim, it should provide you with written notice of the rejection. If the authorised insurer does not provide written notice of its decision within 28 days, the claim is deemed to have been accepted.

Normally, before deciding whether to accept or reject the claim, the authorised insurer will arrange for you to be examined by one of their doctors.

In order to be covered by WorkCover, the following criteria must be met:

• you must be a worker
• the injury must be a work-related injury.  That is, the injury arose out of or in the course of your employment or your employment is a significant contributing factor to the development of the injury/condition.

WorkCover is a workers’ compensation ‘no fault’ scheme established by law to compensate Victorian workers who are injured at work or who suffer from a work-related illness.

Workers are covered by the scheme regardless of who was at fault.

In certain circumstances, independent contractors may be eligible for workers compensation under the WorkCover scheme.  For instance, a contractor who works regular hours with one employer over a period of time may be eligible, even though tax is not deducted from their pay.  Clothing outworkers and local councillors as well as others are also considered ‘deemed workers’ under workers’ compensation law.

If you are unsure whether you will be considered a worker and eligible for benefits, contact Redlich's Work Injury Lawyers on (03) 9321 9988 for free legal advice.