Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers claim weekly payments, medical costs and lump sums.
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Workers compensation is run by each state, plus Comcare for Commonwealth employees. A lawyer can help when a claim is disputed, payments stop, or you may be entitled to a lump sum for permanent impairment or a common law claim.
Why workers compensation matters
Workers compensation replaces income and pays medical costs while you recover. Disputes about liability or capacity are common and can be challenged.
The Australian context
Each state has its own scheme, such as icare in NSW and WorkSafe in Victoria, with Comcare covering many Commonwealth employees. Access to lump sums and common law damages depends on the level of permanent impairment.
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Traralgon, VIC · Gippsland
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(49)Google rating from 49 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Ryan Carlisle Thomas Lawyers provides legal services in Traralgon, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, TPD & Superannuation Claims and Personal Injury.
Wills & Estates+7 moreTPD & Superannuation Claims · Personal Injury · Public Liability · Medical Negligence · Workers Compensation · Planning & Environment · Business & Commercial LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Ipswich, QLD · Ipswich
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(48)Google rating from 48 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers provides legal services in Ipswich, QLD. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP and Personal Injury.
Medical Negligence+7 moreMotor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Personal Injury · Class Actions · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Wills & Estates · Workers Compensation · Unfair DismissalNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Geelong, VIC · Geelong & Surf Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(47)Google rating from 47 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Fortitude Legal Ballarat provides legal services in Geelong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and Property & Conveyancing.
Personal Injury+5 moreWorkers Compensation · Property & Conveyancing · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Public Liability · Assault & Violent OffencesNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Samsonvale, QLD · Brisbane North & Moreton Bay
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(39)Google rating from 39 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Denise Hawthorne Legal provides legal services in Samsonvale, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and Employment Law.
Personal Injury+3 moreWorkers Compensation · Employment Law · Psychological Injury Claims
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Hornsby, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(39)Google rating from 39 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Stacks Law Firm provides legal services in Hornsby, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Workers Compensation.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Workers Compensation · Personal Injury · Wills & Estates · Franchising · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Property & LeasingNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Newcastle West, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(38)Google rating from 38 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Gerard Malouf & Partners (GMP Law) Parramatta provides legal services in Newcastle West, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Medical Negligence.
Personal Injury+7 morePublic Liability · Medical Negligence · Class Actions · Partner & Family Visas · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Product Liability · Workers CompensationNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Rockdale, NSW · Southern Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(37)Google rating from 37 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Bonura Legal provides legal services in Rockdale, NSW. Listed practice areas include Public Liability, Medical Negligence and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Public Liability+6 moreMedical Negligence · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Workers Compensation · Business & Commercial Law · Personal Injury · Sports & Entertainment Law
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Mount Pleasant, WA · Perth South
★★★★★★★★★★4.1(36)Google rating from 36 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Bradford Legal provides legal services in Mount Pleasant, WA. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and Public Liability.
Personal Injury+7 moreWorkers Compensation · Public Liability · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Medical Negligence · Product Liability · Partner & Family Visas · Criminal LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Hobart, TAS · Hobart & South
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(34)Google rating from 34 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Blumers Personal Injury Lawyers provides legal services in Hobart, TAS. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Medical Negligence and Workers Compensation.
Personal Injury+5 moreMedical Negligence · Workers Compensation · Public Liability · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Bondi Junction, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(34)Google rating from 34 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Law Partners Personal Injury Lawyers provides legal services in Bondi Junction, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Partner & Family Visas and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+7 morePartner & Family Visas · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Public Liability · Medical Negligence · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Workers Compensation · Business & Commercial Law
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Maroochydore, QLD · Sunshine Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(34)Google rating from 34 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Travis Schultz & Partners provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+7 moreWorkers Compensation · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Partner & Family Visas · Public Liability · Professional Negligence · Business & Commercial Law · Medical NegligenceNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Perth, WA · Perth CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(34)Google rating from 34 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
WA Legal provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Public Liability, Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Public Liability+6 morePersonal Injury · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Medical Negligence · Workers Compensation · Professional Negligence · Business & Commercial LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consult
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Bunbury, WA · South West
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(32)Google rating from 32 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
A&E Legal Bunbury provides legal services in Bunbury, WA. Listed practice areas include Public Liability, Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Public Liability+4 morePersonal Injury · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Psychological Injury Claims · Workers CompensationNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consult
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Wyong, NSW · Central Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(30)Google rating from 30 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Coastal Compensation Law Specialists provides legal services in Wyong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Workers Compensation+5 morePersonal Injury · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Public Liability · Domestic Violence & AVOsNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Wheelers Hill, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(30)Google rating from 30 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Macquarie Injury Lawyers provides legal services in Wheelers Hill, VIC. Listed practice areas include Public Liability, Workers Compensation and Personal Injury.
Public Liability+2 moreWorkers Compensation · Personal InjuryNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Surfers Paradise, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(29)Google rating from 29 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Dwyer Law Group provides legal services in Surfers Paradise, QLD. Listed practice areas include Public Liability, Personal Injury and Medical Negligence.
Public Liability+6 morePersonal Injury · Medical Negligence · Professional Negligence · Workers Compensation · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Insurance Law & DisputesNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Bondi Junction, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(29)Google rating from 29 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Gerard Malouf & Partners (GMP Law) Parramatta provides legal services in Bondi Junction, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Medical Negligence.
Personal Injury+7 morePublic Liability · Medical Negligence · Class Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Partner & Family Visas · Product Liability · Workers CompensationNo win, no fee
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Bankstown, NSW · Southern Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(29)Google rating from 29 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Law Works Compensation Lawyers provides legal services in Bankstown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Public Liability and Personal Injury.
Medical Negligence+6 morePublic Liability · Personal Injury · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Workers Compensation · Institutional Abuse Claims & National Redress · Business & Commercial LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Melton, VIC · Ballarat & Central Highlands
★★★★★★★★★★3.2(29)Google rating from 29 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Saines Lucas Solicitors provides legal services in Melton, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Workers Compensation.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Workers Compensation · Medical Negligence · Wills & Estates · Personal Injury · Building & Construction · Employment LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Liverpool, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(27)Google rating from 27 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Law Partners Personal Injury Lawyers provides legal services in Liverpool, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Partner & Family Visas and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+7 morePartner & Family Visas · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Public Liability · Medical Negligence · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Workers Compensation · Business & Commercial LawNo win, no fee
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(27)Google rating from 27 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Travis Schultz & Partners provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Workers Compensation, Partner & Family Visas and Personal Injury.
Workers Compensation+6 morePartner & Family Visas · Personal Injury · Public Liability · Business & Commercial Law · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Professional NegligenceNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Adelaide, SA · Adelaide CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(26)Google rating from 26 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
K + K Legal provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Public Liability and Personal Injury.
Medical Negligence+4 morePublic Liability · Personal Injury · Workers Compensation · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTPNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Wagga Wagga, NSW · Riverina & Murray
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(26)Google rating from 26 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Law Advice Compensation Lawyers provides legal services in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and Public Liability.
Personal Injury+6 moreWorkers Compensation · Public Liability · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Medical Negligence · Building & Construction
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Morley, WA · Perth North
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(25)Google rating from 25 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Stephen Rando Solicitor provides legal services in Morley, WA. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+4 morePublic Liability · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Workers Compensation · Health & Medical Practitioner LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Understand the next step
A practical guide to workers compensation
What to discuss at the first meeting
Identify the employer, work location and any claim number or decision. A workplace injury can raise questions about the applicable scheme, treatment, work capacity and responses to insurer decisions.
Confirm whether related employment advice is included or requires a separate adviser.
How the engagement may progress
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Provide a chronology, relevant locations and employer or insurer details, together with forms and decisions already received.
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Discuss medical, employment, incident and expense records. Ask who will obtain reports and how access, privacy and expert costs will be managed.
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Have any offer, assessment or release explained before agreeing. Clarify what a resolution would cover and whether related claims need separate advice.
Fees and the scope of work
Ask for the written meaning of no win, no fee, including expenses, any uplift and possible other costs. The phrase alone is not enough to compare arrangements.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Ask early about notice, claim and review limits in the relevant scheme. Keep the incident date and every insurer decision available for assessment.
Questions to ask a workers compensation adviser
Which scheme covers this employment?
What decision or entitlement are you reviewing?
Which scheme or policy are you assessing?
Who pays for reports and other evidence?
What could I pay if the claim does not succeed?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Can I be sacked for making a workers comp claim?
Dismissing a worker because of a work injury claim can be unlawful. Get advice quickly if it happens.
What does no win, no fee mean?
You pay the lawyer's professional fees only if the claim succeeds. You may still be responsible for costs such as medical reports, and in some cases the other side's costs, so ask for a written costs agreement.
How long does a claim take?
Simple claims can settle within months. Claims involving serious injuries usually wait until your condition has stabilised so the full impact can be assessed, which can take a year or more.
