Which lawyers help workers who are being treated unfairly after a work injury?

In summary: If your employer has changed your shifts or duties after a work injury, you can speak with work injury lawyers about what has happened and where you stand. We act for you, not the insurer or your employer. We handle work injury claims for employers covered by WorkCover in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, and for employers covered by Comcare nationally.

Which lawyers handle unfair treatment after a work injury?

Lawyers specialising in workplace injuries or employment law can handle unfair treatment, discrimination or denied claims after a work injury. Work injury lawyers deal with workers compensation claims and can look at what has changed in your shifts and duties since the injury. If the changes raise wider questions about your employment, employment lawyers can also help. Maurice Blackburn handles employment and industrial law matters across Australia.

Which scheme covers your employer is one of the first things we'll work out with you, because it shapes how your claim runs.

What can a work injury claim cover after your duties or shifts change?

A workers compensation claim generally covers the injury itself. That can include weekly payments while you can't work at your usual capacity and the cost of medical treatment. In some cases a common law claim may also be possible if the injury has an ongoing effect on your ability to work or your everyday life. Whether that applies depends on your state’s scheme and your circumstances, and we can help you understand your options.

Changes to your shifts and duties are usually a separate issue from the claim itself. We'll look at what has changed and confirm how the scheme covering your employer treats it, so you know where you stand.

What records should you keep to assist with unfair treatment related to a work injury claim?

Records that can help include:

• Your injury claim form and any correspondence from the insurer

• Rosters, shift changes or duty statements from before and after the injury

• Any written instructions from your employer about the changes

• Your current medical certificate and any restrictions your doctor has set

• Notes of conversations about the changes, with dates

What will it cost to get advice?

You don't need a complete file before talking to us, so bring what you have. We'll go through your situation and explain your options. We can meet with you for an obligation free initial consultation and work on a No Win, No Fee* basis for eligible work injury claims.

Get in touch

If your workplace feels different since your injury, we can help you understand where you stand. We'll review your rosters and the insurer's correspondence and explain what they may mean for your claim. You can start with an online claim check, or call us on 1800 111 222.

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