Workers Compensation Lawyers Sydney
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Principal Lawyer and Director · Last updated 24 August 2026
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Key takeaway: If you are injured at work in Sydney you can claim weekly payments of 95% of your pre-injury income for the first 13 weeks (then 80%), medical expenses, and a lump sum where physical impairment exceeds 10% or psychological impairment 15%. Notify your employer within 30 days and lodge your claim within 6 months.
Workers Compensation in Sydney: Quick Answers
When you are injured in a workplace accident, you may be eligible for compensation under the workers compensation scheme, which used to be called WorkCover. If you are eligible, you can make a workers compensation claim against the insurer of your employer and receive workers compensation benefits.
What are the most common claims?
Some of the most common injuries that can be subject to a workers compensation claim claim include but not limited to:
| Psychological injury | Industrial deafness |
| Back injuries | Head & concussion injuries |
| Shoulder injuries | Brain injuries |
| Hip injuries | Nerve damages |
| Knee injuries | RSI injuries |
| Burn injuries | Eye injuries |
| Elbow injuries | Limb amputation |
I was injured in the course of employment – Can I make a claim?
Yes if you were injured in the course of employment, you could be entitled to make a workers compensation claim. You can be entitled to receive WorkCover compensation benefits if you are a worker who was injured out of or in the course of employment. Such injuries include disease and various workplace accidents.
What are my entitlements if I am injured at work?
You may be entitled to:
Weekly payments
You can receive weekly payments regardless of the level of your injury. The amount is calculated based on your pre-injury wage to cover your loss of earnings due to the injury.
Medical Expenses
You can also be reimbursed and covered for your medical expenses regardless of the level of your injury. It covers only reasonable and necessary medical treatments.
Lump sum payment
If your physical injury is assessed as being more than 10% whole person impairment, you may be entitled to make a lump sum claim to receive a lump sum payment. The threshold for psychological injury is 15% whole person impairment.
Domestic assistance
If your injuries are assessed as being at least15% whole person impairment, you might be entitled to receive domestic assistance.
Advanced lump sum payout
If your injuries arise from your employer’s negligence and the workplace injury you sustained is assessed as at least 15% whole person impairment, you may also be entitled to make a claim for work injury damages which would enable you to receive a payout by way of an advanced lump sum which would bring an end to your claim.
Note
Note: The threshold is 0% for exempt workers such as Police officers, firefighters and paramedics.
How are payments calculated?
As it’s mentioned above, workers compensation payments can be paid for multiple purposes. That’s why it can vary depending on how long you will be off work, your previous income, age, level of injuries, and medical expenses.
You can reach our workers compensation lawyers to calculate your approximate payments. During our free claim assessment, our lawyers will ask you certain questions to understand and advise you.
Workers Compensation Lawyers Sydney FAQs
How can I make a workers compensation claim claim?
Step 1
We will identify all injuries and circumstances to make sure you understand your full entitlements and how to claim them.
Step 2
We will identify all injuries and circumstances to make sure you understand your full entitlements and how to claim them.
Step 3
We will negotiate with the other side to settle or resolve your claim for the best possible result whilst keeping you informed and updated.
How long do I have to make a claim?
Can’t I make a claim after 3 years
You can make a claim in certain circumstances. If you suffered a long-term permanent impairment or one of your loved ones passed away, you may still make a WorkCover claim after 3 years with a reasonable cause.
Also, your time limit could start from the date that you discovered your injury or illness, depending on your injury and circumstances.
When is the best time to get workers compensation advice?
Do I get full pay if injured at work?
This rate decreases to 80%, unless you are working at least 15 hours per week. You may keep getting 80% of your preinjury income for up to 130 weeks, depending on your incapacity to work.
Can I make a claim after I resign?
Can I be fired while on WorkCover?
It’s also not legal for an employer to fire a worker after the protected period. Employers must
- Help to develop an injury management plan
- Comply with the obligations of that plan
- Provide suitable duties wherever reasonably practical
You can still be entitled to receive your full entitlements even if you are terminated by your employer. Reach our workers compensation lawyers for further information.
How long can you stay on WorkCover?
If your permanent impairment rate is below 20%, the weekly payments are limited to 5 years.
About the author
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.
Why Choose Withstand Lawyers for Your Workers Compensation Claim?
Withstand Lawyers stands beside Sydney workers whose serious injuries have put their income and future on the line. With decades of experience, more than $47 million recovered for clients and a 99% success rate, Withstand Lawyers knows how to keep weekly payments flowing, prove impairment thresholds and secure every lump sum you are owed. Every claim runs on a no win no fee basis, so there is nothing to pay upfront and nothing at all unless you win. From your first free claim check to final payout, Withstand Lawyers deals with the insurer so you can focus on recovery.
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