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Workers Compensation Lawyers Perth
Injured at work in Perth or anywhere in Western Australia? You may be entitled to weekly payments, medical treatment costs, rehabilitation and travel, and, in some cases, a lump sum or common law damages. We act for injured workers across every industry in Western Australia.
WORKERS COMPENSATION IN WA
In Western Australia, workers compensation is generally a no fault system. This means you usually do not have to prove your employer was at fault to make a claim. Full-time, part-time, casual and seasonal workers are covered, and contractors depending on the arrangement.
No Win, No Fee Workers Compensation Claims
MPK Lawyers offers no win, no fee arrangements for eligible workers compensation claims. You do not pay our professional fees while your claim is running. Our fees are payable only when the matter resolves, and only in accordance with the costs agreement you approve before we act.
MPK Lawyers helps injured workers with
Workers compensation claims, serious work injury claims, weekly payments and medical expenses, common law negligence claims and WorkCover disputes. We act for injured workers across Perth and all of Western Australia.
Clear costs before you sign anything
We explain the costs position in plain language before you sign. If report fees, medical evidence or other disbursements may be required, we tell you how those are handled before they are incurred. No surprises.
Work Injury Lawyers for Perth, WA Workers
If you are off work, in pain, under pressure from an insurer, or worried about money, you want MPK Lawyers. We provide clear advice about whether you have a claim, what you may be entitled to, and what to do next. At MPK Lawyers, we act for injured workers across Perth and Western Australia.
Do I Have a Workers Compensation Claim?
You may have a claim if:
- you were injured doing your job
- your injury built up over time because of your work
- you suffered a physical or psychological injury connected to work
- you now need medical treatment, time off work, or both
Do you count as a worker?
Many people are covered, including casual workers and contractors depending on the working arrangement.
Back and neck injuries
Shoulder, knee and joint injuries
Hand injuries
Fall injuries
Fractures and crush injuries
Machinery and site accidents
Truck and transport injuries
Hearing loss
Silica, dust and asbestos related conditions
Psychological injuries, including stress and trauma
Repetitive strain injuries
Forklift and machinery accidents
Common Work Injuries We Help With
We help workers with all kinds of workplace injuries, including:
If it happened at work, or because of the work you do, it is worth getting advice.
WA Industries We Commonly See
We can assist workers in all industries but common ones we often see are:
Mining and FIFO
Oil and gas
Childcare, nurses and hospital workers
Warehousing and labour based work
Construction and trades
Seafarers
Transport and logistics
Office workers and Professionals
Agriculture
Speak With a Lawyer if Something Does Not Feel Right
You should contact us if:
Your claim has been rejected
The insurer is delaying a decision
Your weekly payments have stopped
Treatment is not being approved
You are being pushed back to work too early
You want to know if a larger claim is possible
Many people come to us after the claim has already gone wrong. That is fine. We can step in at that stage too.
Step by Step Guidance Through the Workers Compensation Claim Process
When you are injured at work, you should take the following steps:
1
Seek first aid and report the injury to your employer.
2
See a doctor of your choice and obtain a First Certificate of Capacity.
3
Complete a Workers Compensation Claim Form and give it with the certificate to your employer.
4
The employer has seven days to lodge the documents with their insurer. The insurer then has 14 days to decide on liability. Failure to meet these timeframes can result in deemed acceptance.
Speak With a Perth Workers Compensation Lawyer
If you have been injured at work in Perth or anywhere in Western Australia (WA), contact MPK Lawyers. We will listen to what happened, explain your entitlements and help you work out what should be done next.Suburbs we service include: Ellenbrook, Aveley, Brabham, Dayton, Henley Brook, The Vines, Upper Swan, Belhus, Baskerville, Millendon, Herne Hill, Caversham, West Swan, Middle Swan, Stratton, Jane Brook, Swan View, Midland, Woodbridge, Viveash, Hazelmere, South Guildford, Guildford, Bassendean, Ashfield, Bayswater, Bennett Springs, Beechboro, Kiara, Lockridge, Ballajura, Malaga, Morley and Noranda.Mirrabooka, Dianella, Nollamara, Westminster, Balcatta, Osborne Park, Stirling, Girrawheen, Koondoola, Marangaroo, Alexander Heights, Landsdale, Darch, Madeley, Wangara, Gnangara, Hocking, Pearsall, Wanneroo, Sinagra, Ashby, Tapping, Carramar, Banksia Grove, Neerabup, Joondalup, Edgewater, Heathridge, Craigie, Beldon, Ocean Reef, Currambine, Kinross, Clarkson, Merriwa, Quinns Rocks, Mindarie, Butler, Jindalee, Alkimos, Eglinton, Yanchep and Two Rocks.Canning Vale, Willetton, Leeming, Bull Creek, Murdoch, Jandakot, Treeby, Cockburn Central, Success, Atwell, Aubin Grove, Hammond Park, Piara Waters, Harrisdale, Southern River, Huntingdale, Thornlie, Langford, Lynwood, Parkwood, Riverton, Shelley, Ferndale, Cannington, East Cannington, Queens Park, Bentley, St James, Wilson, Beckenham, Kenwick, Maddington, Gosnells, Martin, Orange Grove and Wattle Grove.Kewdale, Welshpool, Perth Airport, Redcliffe, Belmont, Cloverdale, Forrestfield, High Wycombe, Maida Vale, Hazelmere, Bayswater, Bassendean, Malaga, Wangara, Balcatta, Osborne Park, Canning Vale, Maddington and Jandakot.Bibra Lake, O’Connor, Myaree, Spearwood, Yangebup, Hamilton Hill, Cockburn, Henderson, Hope Valley, Wattleup, Naval Base, Kwinana Beach, Kwinana Town Centre, Medina, Orelia, Parmelia, Rockingham, Baldivis, Forrestdale, Armadale and Byford.Languages offered: I am a Punjabi speaking lawyer and am proficient in Hindi. Call MPK Lawyers for Punjabi Lawyer Perth and/or Hindi Lawyer Perth.