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Mediation is where most work injury damages claims in NSW are settled. It is a mandatory step before court proceedings can begin. If you have been injured at work and your claim has reached the mediation stage, this is where the real negotiation happens. The insurer makes an offer. Your lawyer pushes for a fair
Before your work injury damages claim can go to mediation or court in NSW, your lawyer must prepare and serve a pre-filing statement. This is the formal document that sets out your entire claim against your employer – what happened, how they were negligent, what injuries you suffered, and how much you have lost and
In the 12 months to November 2025, more than $1.3 billion was paid in lump sums to injured workers across NSW. A significant portion of that figure came from work injury damages payouts – lump sum settlements paid to workers whose employer’s negligence caused their workplace injury. If you’re wondering how much a work injury damages payout is worth in NSW, this guide
