Broken Bone and Fracture Compensation Claims

Issa Rabaya

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Issa Rabaya

Principal Lawyer and Director · Last updated 31 July 2026

Key takeaway: A broken bone can support 3 different compensation claims in NSW: workers compensation, a public liability claim against the occupier, or a motor accident claim. Time limits are tight, 6 months for work claims, 28 days for motor accident forms and 3 years to commence court proceedings, and most claims settle within 1 to 1.5 years.

Broken Bone Compensation: Quick Answers

Can I claim compensation for a broken bone in Australia?
Yes. There are 3 main routes depending on where the injury happened: a workers compensation claim against your workplace insurer regardless of fault, a public liability claim against the occupier of a public place for a slip, trip or fall, and a motor vehicle accident claim covering car, motorcycle and forklift accidents. If the broken bone stops you working long term, a separate TPD claim through your super fund may also apply.
How much compensation can I receive for a broken bone injury?
No accurate figure can be given without the details of your case, because every fracture claim is unique. Benefits can include weekly payments, medical expenses, domestic assistance and lump sum compensation. In NSW motor accident claims, fractures are non-threshold injuries, and pain and suffering compensation applies where whole person impairment exceeds 10%. If you cannot return to work, TPD payouts typically range between $50,000 and $350,000 on top.
What is the time limit for a broken bone compensation claim?
Each claim type has its own limit: workers compensation claims must be lodged within 6 months of the injury, motor vehicle accident forms within 28 days, and court proceedings generally within 3 years from the date of injury, extendable in some circumstances. Reaching a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible protects every deadline in your broken bone claim.

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Severe injuries may have a significant effect on your ability to conduct your daily activities, and they might result in you being out of work for months, years or even permanently. If you have had an accident and suffered a broken bone, you might face some physical and financial problems. Withstand Lawyers can help you receive compensation benefits that you are entitled to due to your injuries.

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Regardless of whether you had a broken jaw, arm, wrist, hand, pelvis, ankle or foot, our compensation lawyers can assist you. Even though broken bones and fractures heal rapidly, they may cause other problems. The compensation benefits vary according to where you are injured. See below for more details.

Broken bone at a workplace accident

You can make a claim against your workplace’s insurer regardless of how you are injured during the course of work. You may receive weekly benefit payments for loss of earnings, medical expenses, domestic assistance, lump sum payment, and claim a payout if your employer is negligent and your injuries meet the threshold.

Broken bone due to slip, trip and fall (Public liability)

You can make a claim against the occupier (who may be an owner, a manager, tenant, or local authority) if you are injured in a public place. If they are at fault, you may receive for loss of past and future earnings (loss of income and opportunity for earning money), medical expenses, pain and suffering and domestic assistance.

Broken bone at a motor vehicle accident

You can make a claim if you suffered a motor vehicle injury (such as car, motorcycle, forklift accident), You may receive medical expenses, income support payments, common law claim for modified damages; and lump sum payout for pain and suffering if you are not mostly at fault.

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Time limit

Each claim including broken bone compensation claims above have their own time limits. It is always recommended to reach a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to get legal advice for your compensation claim. In a nutshell, the time limit for workers compensation claims is 6 months from the date of injury; you must lodge the relevant form for motor vehicle accident claims, within 28 days; also, the time limit of commencing court proceedings which is 3 years from the date of injury that may be extended in some circumstances.

How do I make a broken bone compensation claim?

Similar to the time limits, each claim type has its own claiming process. You can call our experienced compensation lawyers as soon as you become aware of your injury or at any step of your claim. We provide 100% free claim assessment, or you may want to enter the pages below depending on the type of your injury.

 


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How much can I receive for broken bone (wrist, foot, finger etc.) compensation?

As all claims are unique, it will not be accurate to state a number without knowing the details of the case. Our compensation lawyers can inform you with similar broken bone injury claims that we have assisted to help you understand what compensation benefits you may be entitled to claim, regardless of whether your injury is a broken wrist, arm, ankle, foot, hand, finger, or other parts of the body. On top of that, if you are not able to work due to a broken bone injury and cannot go back to work soon, could be entitled to making a TPD insurance claim through your superfunds. Reach our TPD lawyers for a free claim check.

How long does it take?

The length of time it takes to settle a compensation claim is determined by a variety of factors. Generally speaking, our lawyers resolve similar cases in 1 , 1.5 years but our lawyers will be able to advise you better once we have a better understanding of your case.

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Broken Bone Compensation FAQs

Can I claim compensation for a broken bone in Australia?
Yes. There are 3 main routes depending on where the injury happened: a workers compensation claim against your workplace insurer regardless of fault, a public liability claim against the occupier of a public place for a slip, trip or fall, and a motor vehicle accident claim covering car, motorcycle and forklift accidents. If the broken bone stops you working long term, a separate TPD claim through your super fund may also apply.
How much compensation can I receive for a broken bone injury?
No accurate figure can be given without the details of your case, because every fracture claim is unique. Benefits can include weekly payments, medical expenses, domestic assistance and lump sum compensation. In NSW motor accident claims, fractures are non-threshold injuries, and pain and suffering compensation applies where whole person impairment exceeds 10%. If you cannot return to work, TPD payouts typically range between $50,000 and $350,000 on top.
What is the time limit for a broken bone compensation claim?
Each claim type has its own limit: workers compensation claims must be lodged within 6 months of the injury, motor vehicle accident forms within 28 days, and court proceedings generally within 3 years from the date of injury, extendable in some circumstances. Reaching a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible protects every deadline in your broken bone claim.
How long does a broken bone compensation claim take to settle?
The settlement time depends on a variety of factors, but similar broken bone cases generally resolve in 1 to 1.5 years. Claims move faster when medical evidence is complete from the start and the injury has stabilised, and your lawyer can give a firmer estimate once the details of your fracture and treatment are known.
What can I claim for a broken bone at work?
You can claim against your workplace insurer regardless of how you were injured during the course of work. Entitlements include weekly benefit payments for loss of earnings, medical expenses, domestic assistance and a lump sum payment, generally where permanent impairment meets the 11% whole person impairment threshold for physical injuries. A further work injury damages payout applies if your employer was negligent and your injuries meet the threshold.
Can I claim compensation if I broke a bone in a public place?
Yes. If you fractured a bone in a slip, trip or fall in a public place, you can claim against the occupier, who may be an owner, manager, tenant or local authority. Where they are at fault you may recover loss of past and future earnings, medical expenses, pain and suffering and domestic assistance. Court proceedings must generally start within 3 years of the injury.
Is a broken bone a serious injury for a car accident compensation claim?
Yes. In NSW motor accident claims, fractures are classified as non-threshold injuries, which means your statutory benefits can extend beyond the standard 12 months and, if you were not mostly at fault, you can pursue a lump sum for pain and suffering and economic loss. You may receive medical expenses, income support payments and a common law claim for damages.
Can I make a TPD claim for a broken bone injury?
Yes. If you cannot return to work soon, or at all, because of a broken bone injury, you could be entitled to a TPD insurance claim through your super fund, separate from any other compensation. TPD payouts in Australia typically range between $50,000 and $350,000, and a free claim check can confirm whether you held active TPD cover at the date you stopped work.
Issa Rabaya, Principal Lawyer and Director at Withstand Lawyers

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Issa Rabaya · Principal Lawyer and Director

✓ Admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and High Court of Australia  ✓ LLB  ✓ IRO-approved  ✓ Law Society of NSW

Acts for injured people in CTP, workers compensation, TPD and public liability claims.

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