Expert Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Darwin
We’re ready to help you claim the workers’ compensation in Darwin you deserve on a No Win No Fee* basis through your superannuation or insurance policies.
Check if you have a workers’ compensation claim today by using our free online claim checker.
*Conditions apply
What work injuries are eligible for a NTWorkSafe claim in Darwin?
You’re eligible to make a NTWorkSafe claim if:
You’re a ‘worker’ under the Northern Territory workers’ compensation law
You suffer a physical or mental injury arising out of or in the course of your work
Your injury means you need medical treatment and / or time off work
Am I an eligible worker under NTWorkSafe laws?
Under the NTWorkSafe legislation, a worker includes a person who:
Performs work or a service of any kind under a contract, and
(In relation to the contract) is an employee whose employer is required to withhold PAYG tax for them (under national tax laws)
Works full time, part time or casually
A worker does not include a person employed by the Commonwealth government.
Physical or mental injury under NTWorkSafe laws
Physical or mental injuries include:
A disease (including but not limited to asbestosis, silicosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer etc)
The aggravation, acceleration, exacerbation, recurrence or deterioration of a pre-existing physical or mental injury or disease
Note that mental injuries caused by the following actions aren’t eligible for a claim under NTWorkSafe laws:
Reasonable management action on behalf of your employer
A reasonable decision by your employer to not take management action
Your expectation that management action would or wouldn’t be taken
How you can make a workers’ compensation claim
If you’ve been injured or become ill because of your work in the Northern Territory, there are four key steps to take. Our workers' compensation lawyers in Darwin can assist you through each step of the process.
Tell your employer you have been injured
Tell your employer you have been injured
Tell your manager or relevant supervisor and keep a record of it.
See a doctor
See a doctor
If you can, see your own GP. They’ll assess your injury and determine:
What treatment you need
How much time you might need away from work
Your ability to return to work, and whether you need to return to different duties or a gradual return to work
Request a medical 'certificate of capacity - first'
Request a medical 'certificate of capacity - first'
If your injury means you’ve had to have time off work, ask your doctor for a ‘medical certificate of capacity – first'.
Lodge your NTWorkSafe claim
Lodge your NTWorkSafe claim
You must lodge your workers’ compensation Darwin claim within six months of the date on which you became eligible to claim.
Claiming workers’ compensation in Darwin
Claiming NTWorkSafe compensation
Workers’ compensation in Darwin depends on the circumstances of your workplace injury and its ongoing impact, but may include:
Medical and rehabilitation expenses
Loss of income
Travelling expenses
Return to work training
Workplace modification
Pain and suffering
How long does a NTWorkSafe claim take?
The length of time for your NTWorkSafe claim depends on:
The complexity of your workplace injury circumstances
The seriousness of your workplace injury
The medical and rehabilitation treatment you need
As your workers’ compensation lawyers in Darwin, we’ll move as quickly as possible to get your claim finalised, so you can focus on healing and your recovery.
Fees
Our workers' compensation lawyers in Darwin work on a No Win No Fee* basis to help you access justice and injury compensation. This means, you don’t need to worry about our legal fees unless we secure compensation for you.
*Conditions apply
Where your workers’ compensation lawyers in Darwin are located
Wherever you call home in the Northern Territory, our experienced workers’ compensation lawyers in Darwin can help if you’ve been physically or mentally injured at work. You’ll find us on level 1, 40 Cavenagh Street in Darwin City, but we can also arrange to meet you anywhere that is convenient and comfortable for you, or online.
Do you have a claim?
We're here to make the Workers' Compensation claim process as simple and stress-free as possible.
