Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Experts

We’re ready to help you claim the compensation you deserve on a No Win, No Fee* basis.

Fill out the form today and our team will be in touch to help start your work injury claim.

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Injured at work? Protect what matters with Shine Lawyers.

Fast, obligation-free consultation

Find out where you stand straight away with an obligation-free initial consultation.

If you choose not to proceed with the claim, the initial consultation is free.

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No Win, No Fee*

Your access to justice is important to us and that’s why we offer our workers’ compensation legal services on a No Win, No Fee* basis.

This means, if we don’t win your case, you don’t pay our legal fees.

*Conditions apply

What can I claim for?

Here are some of the common injuries we’ve helped clients secure their compensation entitlements for:

Head and brain injury
Soft tissue injury
Lifting injuries
Psychiatric injuries including PTSD, anxiety and depression
Upper and lower limb injury

New South Wales Workers’ Compensation claim process

Each workers’ compensation in NSW case is different. You will go through a number of steps during the process. Your workers’ compensation lawyers Sydney and NSW will guide you through each step in the process and ensure your claim gets the best possible outcome.

Document and report your injury or illness to your employer

It’s important to immediately inform your employer about your work-related injury and keep any relevant information and documentation relevant to this conversation.

Seek medical help and advice

Make a doctor's appointment – preferably with your personal doctor – and explain what has happened. It’s important the doctor documents everything thoroughly and accurately and you ask them for a ‘certificate of capacity.’

We’ll help you submit your claim and inform your employer

You may need to complete and submit a NSW workers’ compensation claim form and certificate of capacity with your employer. Shine Lawyers can assist you with that process.

We’ll build your claim and keep you informed

Once we have gathered all the evidence and documentation required, we will assist you to claim all the benefits available to you under the NSW workers' compensation scheme or to seek a review if the insurer denies your claim.

As your workers' compensation lawyers in Sydney and NSW, we are committed to ensuring the process is simple, streamlined and as stress-free as possible so you can focus on what matters most – your recovery.

Resolve your case

If your claim is successful, you will receive the compensation you are entitled to, so you can focus on your future.

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New South Wales workers' compensation FAQs

Who pays the workers’ compensation in NSW?

If you’ve been injured at work and your employer is found to be responsible, it’s your employer’s insurance company that will pay your compensation. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that is compulsory for all employers and is there for your protection.

If you make a claim against your employer, there are laws in place to ensure they don’t treat you differently during the process. If they do, they could be held liable for discrimination. Our team can help you make a claim while ensuring you are not treated unfairly for drawing a line between right and wrong.

Will my employer treat me differently if I make a NSW workers’ compensation claim?

Can I represent myself, or do I need a workers’ compensation lawyer in NSW?

It is possible to legally represent yourself when making a claim however, doing so successfully will likely require a thorough understanding of the law, your legal rights and entitlements, and a commitment to actively pursue the case to move it forward. 

Without an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer in your corner, it can be difficult to identify and highlight the strength of your case.

Without the right legal advice and support, you then may not receive the compensation you're entitled to under the NSW workers' compensation scheme.

What aspects of the law can Shine’s NSW workers’ compensation lawyers help me with?

Our team of best workers’ compensation lawyers in Sydney and NSW may be able to help you to:

Submit a workers’ compensation claim
Contest a workers’ compensation claim that has been rejected by your employer’s insurer
Support you if your employer refuses to cooperate with your claim, or pressures you to return to work
Access compensation if your employer's insurer refuses to pay for treatment or hasn’t approved your request for surgery
Fix incorrect compensation or entitlement payments or gain access to payments that have been cut off
Get advice if you have suffered a workplace injury and aren’t sure of the next steps

Why trust Shine to be my workers’ compensation lawyers?

We have helped thousands of Australians right wrong and access more than $1 billion per year in entitlements and compensation through our expert services.

95% of the cases we represent are settled without the stress of going to court.

We offer access to affordable legal advice including on a No Win, No Fee* basis and an obligation-free initial consultation so you can understand your rights and know where you stand.

*Conditions apply

Where are the Shine workers’ compensation lawyers located in NSW?

With more than 40 branches across Australia and nearly 1000 team members, location is no barrier when it comes to accessing Shine Lawyers’ legal advice and support.

If you’d like to speak to one of our workers’ compensation lawyers in person, you can see our full list of Sydney and NSW locations here.

If you can’t find a location near you, we can easily arrange an obligation-free virtual appointment. No matter where you are located, we will always provide the same, expert advice and manage your claim with the same level of quality and commitment.

CLIENT FEEDBACK

"I recently used Shine Lawyers for a work injury claim and they were fantastic. They were always reassuring and professional, making the whole process much less daunting. Their quick responses to calls and emails were much appreciated. I would gladly use Shine again and recommend them to others." - Kris

CLIENT FEEDBACK

"I had the pleasure of working with the team at Shine Lawyers for my work injury case. They were amazing throughout the entire process, always checking in to make sure I was doing okay. I’m extremely grateful for all the help I received and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal assistance." - Shara

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