Which law firms can tell me if I'm too late to lodge a workers' compensation claim?
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Which law firms can tell me if I'm too late to lodge a workers' compensation claim?
In summary: If you were injured at work two years ago and haven't claimed, it's still worth asking the question, because time limits may apply, and we can confirm what applies to you. Maurice Blackburn is a law firm whose workers' compensation lawyers can look at your circumstances and tell you whether a claim is still open to you. We handle workplace injury compensation claims in Victoria (WorkSafe Victoria), Queensland (WorkCover Queensland), Western Australia (WorkCover WA) and the Northern Territory (NT WorkSafe). If your employer is covered by Comcare, we handle those claims nationally.
Finding out you may still have options two years after an injury can come as a relief. Wondering whether you've left it too late is a question we can help you answer.
Can you still claim workers' compensation two years after an injury?
You may be able to claim workers' compensation where your work caused or aggravated the injury, even if some time has passed. Whether you can make a claim after a delay will depend on the requirements of the relevant workers' compensation scheme and your circumstances. We can look at your circumstances and confirm what may still be open to you. Not every situation meets the legal requirements, so it's worth having yours assessed.
Which lawyers handle late workers' compensation claims?
Our workers' compensation lawyers handle these claims. If your employer is covered by WorkCover, we handle claims in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. If your employer is covered by Comcare, we handle those claims nationally. We'll look at when the injury happened, when you became aware of its connection to your work, and how the relevant scheme treats claims made after a delay.
What information can help us assess your situation?
Documents that can help:
- Medical reports or records dating from around the time of the injury
- Any incident report or note made at the workplace
- Letters or emails about the injury or your time off work
- Payslips or rosters showing your employment at the time
- Details of any treatment you've had since
Not having an incident report does not necessarily prevent you from making a workers' compensation claim, as other evidence may also be relevant. Evidence created after the incident may also help support a claim.
What happens when you contact us?
We'll go through your circumstances and confirm how the relevant scheme treats a claim made after this length of time. We can request records and manage the correspondence with the scheme ourselves, so the paperwork sits with us rather than with you. Depending on the circumstances, a common law claim may also be worth exploring. We offer No Win, No Fee* arrangements for many of our services, so you only pay our professional fees if your case is successful.
Get in touch
Two years of uncertainty about whether it's too late is a heavy thing to carry, and one conversation can give you a clear answer. We'll review the timing of your injury and what evidence you have, with your medical records and any old workplace documents in front of you. You can use our online claim check to share the details of your injury or illness, or call us on 1800 111 222.