WorkCover Lawyers – NSW
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Principal Lawyer and Director · Last updated 24 August 2026
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Key Takeaway: A NSW WorkCover claim gives injured workers weekly payments and medical support. Weekly benefits are based on your wage for the first 26 weeks, then a statutory rate of 90%. A lump sum is payable once your physical injury reaches 11% whole person impairment. Withstand Lawyers work on a no win, no fee basis.
WorkCover Claim: Quick Answers
When you’ve been injured at work, you deserve the best legal advice. Our WorkCover compensation lawyers will advise you on your compensation entitlements and how to claim them. Call us now or fill out the form below.
- No Upfront Costs
- No Win No Fee
- 99% Success Formula
When you’ve been injured at work, you deserve the best legal advice. Our WorkCover compensation lawyers will advise you on your entitlements and how to claim them. We will help you maximise your compensation entitlements. Call us now or fill out the form below.
- No Upfront Costs
- No Win No Fee
- 99% Success Formula
What am I
Entitled to?
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Medical Expenses -
Compensation for your pain and suffering -
Past and future loss of income/opportunity - Household domestic assistance expenses
What is the process for making a claim?
We will listen carefully to your situation. We will make sure you actually understand your entitlements and how to claim them.
Obtain relevant documents to support your claim and maximise your compensation entitlements.
Negotiate with the other side to settle or resolve your claim for the best result whilst keeping you informed and updated.
Frequently Asked
Questions?
How can I make a workcover compensation claim?
Firstly, contact your employer and report that you had a workplace injury and then complete and submit a workers injury claim form. Your GP (General Practitioner) will also need to complete a Work Cover Medical Certificate in support of that Workers injury claim form.
Can I claim lump sum compensation?
Claims for lump sum compensation for injuries are based your permanent impairment. In order to receive compensation by way of a lump sum, your physical injuries need to be 11% whole person impairment or greater. If you have primary psychological injuries, 15% is the limit to claim lump sum compensation. You are not entitled to receive permanent impairment compensation for secondary psychological injuries.
What information do I need to provide with my workcover compensation claim form?
You need to provide your details, injury details such as the injury date, description of injury and where the injury occurred. You also need to provide details about your employment such as the name of the employer that was paying your wages when you were injured, details of occupation and when you started working there. You’ll also need to provide your pay details such as how much you were earning and how many hours you were working prior to your injury date. You’ll also need to provide details treatment and return to work details, and your employers details. Your employer will also need sign the work injury claim form.
Can I claim a common law lump sum payout?
If your injuries are assessed at 15% whole person impairment or greater and the injuries were as a result of your employers’ negligence, you may be able to make a work injury damages claim. A work injury damages claim allows for you to claim your future loss of earnings until the age of retirement by way of a lump sum payment. That means that the insurer would essentially pay an advanced amount based on your capacity to work and your pre accident wages until the age of retirement. Sometimes it may not be the best decision to settle a work injury damages claim because your medical expenses would no longer be covered by the insurance company.
Payments are calculated based on your age, severeness of your injuries, the medical expenses and the amount of time you will not be able to work because of your injuries/sickness. Our experienced personal injury lawyers specialise in workcover compensation and may give you estimate compensation payout according to your case.
What is an exempt worker?
Exempt workers include police officers, paramedics and fire fighters. They do not have the threshold for physical lump sum impairment. They are able to claim permanent impairment if their assessment for physical injuries are greater than 0% whole person impairment. They are also able to claim compensation for pain and suffering if your injury is assessed at being 10% or greater. Generally exempt workers are entitled to weekly benefits based on their current weekly wage rate before the work related injury during 26 weeks. After the first 26 weeks, the weekly benefit paid becomes a fixed rate, which is called ‘statutory rate’ or 90% of your average weekly earnings.
WorkCover Claim FAQ
How can I make a WorkCover compensation claim?
First, contact your employer and report that you had a workplace injury, then complete and submit a workers injury claim form. Your GP will also need to complete a WorkCover Medical Certificate in support of that workers injury claim form before your claim can proceed.
Can I claim lump sum compensation through WorkCover?
Claims for lump sum compensation are based on your permanent impairment. To receive a lump sum, your physical injuries need to be 11% whole person impairment or greater. For primary psychological injuries, the threshold is 15% whole person impairment before you can claim.
How much are WorkCover weekly payments in NSW?
For the first 26 weeks, weekly benefits are generally based on your current weekly wage rate before the work-related injury. After the first 26 weeks, the weekly benefit becomes a fixed statutory rate of 90% of your average weekly earnings while you cannot work.
Can I claim a common law lump sum payout?
A common law payout may be available for more serious work injuries, separate from your standard WorkCover lump sum. Because strict eligibility rules and thresholds apply, it is worth speaking with our workers compensation lawyers early so they can assess whether you qualify for this additional claim.
What is an exempt worker?
Exempt workers are a special category of workers. Generally, exempt workers are entitled to weekly benefits based on their current weekly wage rate before the work-related injury for the first 26 weeks, after which a statutory rate applies to their ongoing weekly payments.
What information do I need to provide with my WorkCover claim form?
You need to provide your personal details, information about your employer, and details of how and when your workplace injury happened. A WorkCover Medical Certificate from your GP must support the claim. Our lawyers make sure your claim form is complete so it is not delayed.
What injuries are not covered for lump sum compensation?
You are not entitled to receive permanent impairment compensation for secondary psychological injuries. Lump sum compensation is available for physical injuries assessed at 11% whole person impairment or more, and for primary psychological injuries assessed at 15% whole person impairment or more.
How much does a WorkCover lawyer cost?
Withstand Lawyers act on a no win, no fee basis with no upfront costs and a 99% success rate. You only pay if your claim succeeds, and we explain all costs before you sign, so there is no financial risk in having your WorkCover claim assessed.
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 WorkCover Claim?
Being injured at work can leave you worried about lost income, medical bills and whether your employer will support your recovery. At Withstand Lawyers, we take that stress off your shoulders. Our workers compensation lawyers explain your WorkCover entitlements in plain language, arrange the medical assessments that establish your impairment, and handle your claim form and negotiations from start to finish. Whether you need weekly payments, a lump-sum payment or a common law payout, we work to secure the maximum compensation you deserve, with no upfront costs. Over $60 million recovered, 99% success rate, no win, no fee.
Call Withstand Lawyers on 1800 952 898 for your free claim check today.
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“Working with Esther has been an absolute blessing during an incredibly difficult time. Anyone who has ever had to navigate an insurance claim knows just how difficult, overwhelming, and anxiety-inducing the entire process can be. Before reaching out to Withstand Lawyers, I was constantly stressed and deeply overwhelmed by the system. The firm made the initial intake process incredibly smooth, and they placed me in the hands of my lawyer, Esther. From that moment on, from the first conversation, I finally found my solid ground.
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