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After suffering an injury at work, you may choose to seek legal advice from a personal injury lawyer (work injury lawyer).  We provide free legal advice.

Accidents in the workplace are common and can range from minor incidents to major catastrophes. If you’ve suffered from any of these on the job injuries, seeking legal assistance can help you get on the road to recovery.

• Slip and falls
• Occupational diseases
• Explosion
• Fallen and dropped objects
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Broken bones

You must notify your employer straight away

Once you’ve been injured on the job, you must inform your employer as soon as possible. It’s important that you make sure that the accident is filed in the official Accident Book, as well as any other locations where it can be easily accessed if needed for future reference by either yourself or the insurance company, or your attorney. The law in Australia states that you must file a workers compensation claim in order to receive damages, and that it must be done within the outlined statue of limitations for the state that you live in.

Failure to file your claim on time could result in:

• Denial of your claim
• Delays in its approval
• Your inability to return to work

Many workers fail to file their workers compensation claims because they are not aware that they must do so, or they may not know how to complete the required forms. If you fall into either of these categories then seeking help from a workers compensation lawyer is the smartest move you can make. A lawyer can sit down with you and review your accident and help you properly file your claim and turn it in on time.

Before meeting with any attorney it is recommended you

•  Clearly understand what their fees and expenses are, even for the initial visit.
• Find out about their No Win No Fee policy
• Compile a list of any questions you have regarding your claim
• Have a copy of the accident report and any other documentation regarding the accident including medical bills
• Collect recent copies of your wage payments
• Bring any communications from the insurance company