If you’ve suffered a back injury from lifting, repetitive work or another workplace incident, you may be entitled to workers compensation. Our experienced lawyers can assess your situation, explain your rights and help you understand your options.
Know your rights, options, and payouts after a lifting or back injury.
Back injuries can happen suddenly while lifting, carrying or moving heavy objects, but they can also develop gradually through repetitive physical work.If your employment caused or contributed to your back injury, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits depending on your circumstances.
Unsafe work practices
Physically demanding work
Heavy lifting or manual handling
The benefits available for a workplace back injury depend on your injury, capacity to work and the applicable workers compensation scheme.Not every worker will qualify for every type of benefit.
Medical and treatment expenses
Travel expenses for medical treatment
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Loss of earnings
Lump sum compensation
Getting advice early after a workplace back injury can help you understand your rights before important decisions are made.
Acting early can help you:
A workplace back injury can affect your health, income and ability to work. Our team provides practical legal guidance to help you understand the workers compensation process.
Not sure if you’re covered? We offer free, no-obligation case assessments.
From disc damage to muscle strain, we ensure your injury is properly diagnosed and documented.
We deal with insurers and WorkCover on your behalf to maximise your payout.
Chronic lifting-related back pain (e.g., disc degeneration) can still be compensable under NSW law.
If you have 11% or more Whole Person Impairment (WPI), you may qualify for a lump sum payout.
No. Workers compensation in NSW is a no-fault system you just need to show it’s work-related.
We can dispute the rejection and take the matter to the Personal Injury Commission if necessary.
Yes, and it’s encouraged. You may still be entitled to partial benefits while working reduced hours.
You may be able to claim if your back injury was caused or contributed to by your work. The circumstances of the lifting incident, medical evidence and applicable workers compensation laws will be important.
Possibly. Some back injuries develop over time because of repetitive lifting, bending, twisting or other physically demanding work. Your medical and employment history may be relevant.
You can also read more about Repetitive Strain Injury Claims if your symptoms developed gradually through repeated work activities.
Seek appropriate medical attention, report the injury according to your workplace procedures and keep records of your treatment and symptoms.
You should also consider obtaining legal advice about your rights. WorkSafe ACT provides official information about notifying an employer and making a workers compensation claim.
You may still have rights even if you have continued working. The impact of the injury and your ability to perform your normal duties may be relevant to your claim.
You should not assume that an employer’s view determines whether you have a valid claim. The legal position depends on the facts and evidence surrounding your injury.
There is no standard amount. Compensation depends on factors such as the nature and seriousness of your injury, your medical evidence, your work capacity and the type of benefits available under the applicable scheme.
Contact United Legal to discuss your situation and find out whether a free claim assessment is available. If a No Win No Fee arrangement is offered, the specific terms and conditions will be explained before you proceed.
We’ll listen to your story, explain your rights, and handle everything.
You focus on recovery we’ll handle your claim.
