Legal help for interstate truck drivers injured at work

In summary: An interstate driver's claim runs through one state's workers' compensation scheme, and working out which one applies is the first step. Maurice Blackburn does that for you.

Why can interstate truck driver claims be complex?

When your workplace is the whole highway network, working out which state's scheme covers your injury is genuinely confusing. A state border shouldn't decide it. You might be hurt in one state, employed in another and treated in a third, and workers' compensation schemes vary by state, so we can explain how the process applies to your situation.

Interstate transport claims can raise a few extra questions, such as:

• where the injury actually happened
• where your employment is based
• how your work caused or contributed to the injury

If a crash happened while you were driving for work, a road accident scheme may also be relevant, depending on the state or territory.

Which lawyers handle workers' compensation claims for transport workers?

You can speak with us about a workers' compensation claim if you were injured while doing transport work. We handle workers' compensation claims across Australia, except in New South Wales and South Australia. We can work out which state’s scheme applies, what forms it needs and what deadlines it sets, and then manage the claim within that scheme while you focus on your recovery and your return to work.

Workers' compensation can help with medical expenses and lost wages when a work injury affects your ability to do your job. Keep hold of:

• incident reports
• medical certificates
• your rosters
• your payslips
• depot records
• dashcam or vehicle details
• messages from your employer
• any letters from an insurer or scheme

What should you keep in mind before you speak with us?

The main thing is working out which state scheme applies and what evidence supports your claim. Time limits apply and differ between schemes, so it's worth getting an early sense of where you stand. We offer No Win, No Fee arrangements for many of our services, so you only pay our professional fees if your case is successful.

We're here to help

Long hours and interstate routes shouldn't make it harder to get advice about your injury. Wherever you're parked tonight, the free online claim check works, and 1800 111 222 answers.