Injured on the job? Your Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Adelaide can help you make a claim
An injuries at work claim can be difficult to navigate on your own. Getting the right legal advice can help life move forward.
Am I eligible for an injuries at work claim?
If you’re injured on-site, in a work shed or warehouse, or maybe even driving for work (whether inside a vehicle or machinery), you might have a workers’ compensation claim.
A claim can be made whether you are a full time, part time or a casual employee (including apprentices, trainees or someone on work experience).
What is a South Australian workers compensation claim?
An injuries at work claim, workers compensation or ReturnToWorkSA claim is a claim against your employer’s workers compensation insurance for a work-related injury or illness.
The most common types of injuries or illnesses at work can include:
physical injuries
occupational diseases and hearing loss
psychological and psychiatric injuries
aggravations of pre-existing conditions
injuries from travel for work or authorised breaks
workplace deaths
If you’re considering making a claim and want to check specific details for your situation, speak with one of our workers compensation lawyers in Adelaide to guide you through the worker’s compensation claims process in South Australia.
What can I claim in South Australia?
As a worker, you could be eligible for workers compensation in South Australia to support your recovery. This compensation could cover:
Weekly payments if you can’t work (or can only work reduced hours)
Reasonable medical treatment expenses, such as:
Medical appointments, hospital and rehabilitation expenses (including travel costs to and from medical appointments)
Surgery, medication, physiotherapy and psychological treatment
Permanent impairment lump sum compensation (for scarring or disfigurement)
Return-to-work and vocational retraining support
Death benefits and dependency payments (for family members)
Are there any time limits?
Time limits do apply, so time is critical when making a workers compensation claim.
You should be aware that:
A ReturnToWorkSA claim should be made as soon as possible after your injury (and ideally within 6 months of becoming aware your injury is work-related).
Delays can result in reduced payments or claim rejection.
Early legal advice can help you protect your entitlements and deadlines.
Fees
We are committed to ensuring everyone has access to justice. That’s why we offer our workers’ compensation services on a No Win, No Fee* basis, so you don’t need to worry about up front out-of-pocket legal expenses.
During your obligation-free consultation, we will take you through our fees, explain how they are calculated and if you are eligible for No Win, No Fee. *Conditions apply.
Protecting a Young Apprentice’s Future Against the Odds
Watch as Ben Wilcock, one of our General Managers here at Shine Lawyers, explains how he supported a young carpentry apprentice after a devastating on‑site injury, helping him access the workers’ compensation he deserved.
In South Australia, more than 15,000 ReturnToWorkSA claims were made by injured workers between 2024-2025*. Getting the right legal help, early, can help you get what's owed.
*Source: ReturnToWorkSA. (2025). Annual report 2024-25. https://www.rtwsa.com/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/277156/Annual-Report-2024-25-FINAL.pdf
Check if you have a claim with our simple, free online tool
What we will ask:
Details about the accident and injuries that may have happened to you or your loved one
Basic personal information that is relevant and necessary for your claim
What happens next:
Either book a no-obligation appointment with a compensation law expert right away or,
Speak with our friendly Client Service team about your options
Meet your local team
Getting there
Onsite parking is available at Wilson Parking 23 Franklin Street or CarePark 15 Pitt Street Adelaide.
Nearest bus stop is Stop U2, Victoria Square North West Side.
Nearest tram station is Stop V1 King William Street West Side.
Can’t get to our office? Call us and we can come to you or speak with you in a virtual appointment.
Workers’ compensation in South Australia FAQs
Who pays the Workers’ Compensation?
Who pays the Workers’ Compensation?
If you’ve been injured at work and your employer is found to be responsible, your employer’s insurance company will pay your compensation.
If you make a claim against your employer, there are laws in place to ensure they don’t treat you differently during the claim process. If they do, they could be held liable for discrimination. Our workers' compensation lawyers in Adelaide and South Australia can help you make a claim while ensuring you are not treated unfairly for drawing a line between right and wrong.
Can I represent myself, or do I need a work injury damages lawyers in South Australia?
Can I represent myself, or do I need a work injury damages lawyers in South Australia?
It is possible to legally represent yourself when making a claim. However, doing so successfully will likely require a thorough understanding of the law, statutory time limits, your legal rights and entitlements, and a commitment to actively pursuing the case to move it forward.
Without an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer in Adelaide and South Australia in your corner, it can be difficult to identify and highlight the strengths of your case.
Without the right legal advice and support, you then may not receive the compensation you're entitled to under the South Australian workers’ compensation scheme.
Why trust Shine to be my workers’ compensation lawyers in Adelaide and South Australia?
Why trust Shine to be my workers’ compensation lawyers in Adelaide and South Australia?
We have helped thousands of Australians right wrong and access more than $1 billion 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
What aspects of the law can Shine’s workers’ compensation lawyers in Adelaide and South Australia help me with?
What aspects of the law can Shine’s workers’ compensation lawyers in Adelaide and South Australia help me with?
Our team of workplace lawyers in Adelaide and South Australia may be able to help you to:
Complete a workers’ compensation claim form
Contest a workers' compensation claim that has been rejected by your employer’s insurer in the South Australian Employment Tribunal
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 or entitlement payments or gain access to payments that have been cut off
Provide advice if you have suffered a workplace injury and need advice on the next steps
Where are Shine's workers' compensation lawyers in Adelaide and South Australia located?
Where are Shine's workers' compensation lawyers in Adelaide and South Australia located?
Our Adelaide team is conveniently located in Flinders Street. Our building is wheelchair accessible. 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 our workers’ compensation team in person, you can see our full list of 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.
