Who can help with a patient-handling injury at work?

In summary: A back injury from moving or supporting patients can affect your work and everyday life. Maurice Blackburn handles workers’ compensation claims and can explain how the relevant scheme applies to your circumstances.

Can we help with your workplace back injury?

We handle workers’ compensation claims across Australia, except in New South Wales and South Australia. The relevant practice area is workers’ compensation, including workplace injuries that happen during patient handling. Read our work injury information for an overview of matters we can discuss.

Depending on your circumstances, workers’ compensation can include weekly payments, treatment costs, rehabilitation support, or a lump sum entitlement. The scheme rules and available support depend on where you were injured and the details of your work.

What information can help us assess your situation?

It can help to gather:

• your incident report or notes about the patient-handling event

• a current medical certificate and treatment records

• rosters, payslips, and relevant workplace correspondence

These documents can give us a clearer picture of your injury, work duties, and the scheme that applies.

We’re here to help

A workplace back injury can make an already demanding role harder. We’ll discuss the information you have and explain the next steps with your medical certificate and incident report in front of you. You can start with an online claim check, or call us on 1800 111 222.