Mining and resources, in short
Mining, quarrying, oil and gas work is high risk. If you were injured on a mine site, quarry or offshore project, we can help you understand which scheme covers you and what you can claim. United Legal is a Canberra firm based in Fyshwick. We work on a No Win, No Fee basis and your first conversation is free.
Mining and Resources Injury: what you need to know
Resources workers face heavy machinery, vehicles, explosives, confined spaces and long, fatiguing rosters. Injuries can be serious, and fly-in fly-out workers often have to deal with an insurer in another state.
Which workers compensation scheme applies usually depends on the state where you are employed and where you mainly work, not just where the accident happened. We help you work this out and deal with the right insurer.
Injuries we help resources workers with
- Vehicle and heavy machinery accidents
- Falls and crush injuries
- Back and joint injuries from heavy work
- Hearing loss
- Dust, chemical and heat exposure
- Fatigue-related accidents
Remote work, heavy machinery and FIFO
Many Canberra residents work in mining and resources interstate or as fly-in fly-out workers. Injuries from heavy vehicles, rock falls, machinery and long rotations can be severe. Which state's scheme applies depends on where you are based and where your employment is connected.
We help ACT residents work out the right scheme, deal with interstate insurers and pursue common law claims where an operator or contractor was negligent.
What workers compensation can pay
Under the Workers Compensation Act 1951 (ACT) you do not have to prove anyone was at fault. You can usually claim weekly payments while you cannot work, medical and rehabilitation costs, and a lump sum for permanent impairment. If your employer or someone else was negligent, a common law claim for damages may be worth much more.
Read more about workers compensation claims.
Evidence that helps your claim
You do not need to have everything before you call us, but these records make a workers compensation claim stronger. Keep copies of anything you have:
- Your claim form and the date you reported the injury
- Certificates of capacity from your doctor
- Payslips and tax returns showing your earnings
- Incident reports, photos and witness names
- Emails or messages about your injury or duties
How much could a mining and resources claim be worth?
Every claim is different. The amount depends on what you earned before the injury, how long you cannot work, your medical needs, your level of permanent impairment, and whether a common law claim is available. We give you an honest estimate once we understand your situation, and we prepare every claim to get its full value rather than settling early.
Why people choose United Legal
- Three lawyers on every case. Your claim is checked by more than one experienced lawyer, start to finish.
- A local Canberra firm since 2004. We know the ACT schemes, insurers, doctors and courts.
- No Win, No Fee. No upfront costs, and you get a written costs agreement before we start.
- Serious injury experience. Our results include a $20m+ settlement and a $1.4m workers compensation claim.
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What to do now
- Report the injury to your employer as soon as you can, and make sure it is recorded.
- See a doctor and ask for a workers compensation certificate of capacity.
- Lodge your claim form with your employer, and keep copies of everything.
- Get advice before you sign anything from the insurer or agree to a settlement.
Mining and resources: FAQs
I live in Canberra but was injured on a site interstate. Can you help?
I was injured offshore. Does workers compensation still apply?
I live in Canberra but was injured on a mine site interstate. Can you help?
What about hearing loss or dust diseases?
How much does a workers compensation lawyer cost?
Is there a time limit?
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