Have you been injured whilst at work? You could be entitled to compensation even if you haven’t taken time off. Claims for workplace injuries can be surprisingly complex. Navigating the required forms and the legal process alone can lead to missed opportunities or denied benefits. Don’t leave your rights to chance. At Peninsula Personal Injury Lawyers our experienced team of Workers Compensation professionals will guide you through every step of the process and ensure you receive the support and compensation you are entitled to. Contact us today for a free consultation. You don’t have to face this alone.
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Answering a couple of quick questions allows us to maximise the potential of your claim.
Depending on the circumstances of your case you may be eligible to claim:
It is important to speak to us as soon as possible to ensure your Workers Compensation claim meets all the required criteria. Our Workers Compensation lawyers in Perth & Mandurah are experts in these types of claims and will ensure you get your entitlements for treatment and compensation.
All you need to do is call us and we will take care of the rest.
Report your injury and see a doctor to get a First Certificate of Capacity.
Submit your claim by completing a Workers Compensation Claim Form and giving it, along with the First Certificate of Capacity, to your employer.
Get legal advice and guidance regardless of the insurer’s decision. This will ensure you’re properly supported and then book a free, no-obligation consultation.
Not everyone in this industry will treat your circumstances with the same importance.
We’re here to back you 100% of the way.
On behalf of my husband and myself, I would like to thank PPIL for all the hard work they did to help my daughter in a very difficult case. All of the staff were amazing. It’s a stressful time dealing with legal matters, but everyone was amazing and eased my daughter’s stress with their compassionate and professional manner. I would recommend PPIL to anyone seeking legal services for their personal injuries. I give them a 10/10! Many thanks to PPIL for helping our case.
I cannot recommend PPIL enough! Natasha, Justin and their teams are very professional and helped make the process as simple as possible. It made such a difference dealing with lovely, caring people. A big thank you for getting results for me so that I can move on with my life.
On behalf of Nick, very helpful, thorough, and easy to talk to throughout the whole process. Thank you North Perth team, In particular Justin and Olivia
I highly recommend peninsula for anyone needing their help in time of need ,the lawyers have a clear understanding of what we need by being our voice.
The team helped me above and beyond to make my experience less stressful and I can’t thank them enough for their support .
So agian Peninsula thank you so much.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Peninsular Injury Lawyers for a claim I was pursuing, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for their exceptional service, from the initial consultation to the successful resolution of my case, the entire team demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to my well-being.
Justin was not only knowledgeable about the legal intricacies but also took the time to explain every step of the process, making sure I felt informed and confident in the decisions being made. Their attention to detail and relentless pursuit of the best outcome made all the difference.
Nicole was equally impressive, always available to address my questions and provide updates. It truly felt like a collaborative effort, and I appreciated the personalised attention I received throughout.
Thanks to Peninsula Injury Lawyers my claim was resolved in a timely manner with a favourable outcome that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal assistance. They are a dedicated team that genuinely cares about their clients.
Thank you once again for your hard work and guidance throughout the whole procedure .
From our first contact, until the last, we would like to commend the whole team at Peninsula Personal Injury Lawyers on their professional approach to every single element of our case.
The family owned & run “feeling” starts from the moment you walk in the door, and they make you feel safe and important every step of the way.
Thank you for your amazing efforts and we will be recommending your services to anyone that we hear needs someone in their corner, every step of the way!
Well done to the whole team, including Justin & Natasha, Tracey & Tim.
Many people think hiring a lawyer is expensive and risky, but that’s not the case at Peninsula Personal Injury Lawyers. We work on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning if your Workers Compensation claim is successful, the insurer pays your claim, most of your legal costs, and any disbursements (such as medical reports and evidence). From your compensation, you’ll only pay the remaining legal costs, capped at 10% or the actual amount, whichever is less. Never more than 10%.
If your claim isn’t successful, you pay no legal fees. You’ll only need to reimburse us for any disbursements we’ve covered on your behalf, and we never ask for money up front. There are no hidden costs; we’re transparent from the start.
(e.g. if your claim came to $50,000 then you would only ever pay a maximum of $5,000 as a contribution to the legal fees)
Your initial consultation is totally free, so give us a free call.
“Always in your corner” means acting in your best interest. We give clear, honest and frank advice and will not fill you full of false expectations.
We will give you a break-down of your claim and will recommend a strategic approach that will provide you with the leverage to obtain the best personal and financial outcome. We will only take on your case if we are confident in a successful outcome. PPIL – your committed personal injury lawyers in Perth and Mandurah.
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Claim your free one hour consultation - Workers Compensation Claims
Answering a couple of quick questions allows us to maximise the potential of your claim.
Common law damages are:
The following is a list of what you may be entitled to as a lump sum payment:
It is important that we obtain all the relevant medical evidence for your claim including an assessment with an Approved Permanent Impairment Assessor who is qualified to make assessments in the workers compensation system.
To determine what your lump sum entitlement is, please get in touch with us to arrange a free initial consultation. Further information is provided.
For the time that you are unfit to work, the insurer will pay income compensation payments, medical treatment costs (e.g. doctors, specialists, physiotherapy, chiropractic, hospital, psychological), travelling expenses for treatment and workplace rehabilitation costs.
There are maximum amounts which apply, and you should seek advice to learn about the consequences of these amounts exhausting. (Indexation of Workers Compensation payments 2025/26)
You must report the injury/ accident to your employer and attend your doctor for medical treatment, advice and assessment of work capacity.
You can make a claim whether you need time off work or not.
To make a valid claim, you must complete a Workers’ Compensation Claim Form (CF1) and your doctor must complete a First Certificate of Capacity.
You must complete and provide both documents to your employer.
Remember to keep a copy for your records.
“First 4 things you should do if you are injured at work”
It is recommended that your claim is settled when your medical condition has reached maximum medical improvement, or stabilisation, and an assessment of your whole person impairment, your work capacity and future treatment needs has been made.
The right time to settle your claim could be more than 12 months from the date you suffered your injury. You should have all medical and other evidence available prior to settling your claim to maximise your entitlement.
If you think that your employer was at fault in causing your injury, you should not settle your claim until your Whole Person Impairment has been assessed, as you may have a common law claim.
To determine whether the time is right to settle your claim please contact us to arrange an appointment.
If you have been injured in an accident at your place of work, or have suffered a stress condition due to working conditions, it is important to claim as soon as is practicable, preferably within 12 months of the injury. If you are outside 12 months, you should seek legal advice from PPIL immediately.
If you have a common law claim against your employer in negligence, legal proceedings must be commenced within 3 years from the date of the accident. For more information on a common law claim arising from a work accident or injury.
It is not unusual for a workers’ compensation insurer to defer liability for a claim. This means that they are unable to make a formal decision on liability as further information is required. The further information is usually of a factual and a medical nature and the notice deferring liability must outline what further information is required.
The insurer must make a formal decision on liability by the Deemed Acceptance Date, otherwise liability will be automatically deemed as accepted.
You may be able to receive provisional payments before the formal detemination of your claim.
We urge you to obtain legal advice if your claim has been deferred.
You can make a claim for a physical injury or a psychological injury.
In Western Australia, the statutory workers’ compensation scheme is a no-fault scheme.
If you can show that your injury was sustained during the course of your work duties, you are entitled to make a claim. Exceptions apply to some stress claims and it is recommended that you seek legal advice to assist determining whether you can make a claim.
When you engage PPIL you won’t pay anything throughout the whole claims process. Once we have settled your claim, we’ll then determine how much our services cost. The majority of our fees will be covered by the insurance company, and we also place a cap on the fees you pay which is based off of your claim.
So, if you do end up having to pay anything, it would only come to a maximum of 10% of your claim.
(e.g. if your claim came to $50,000 then you would only ever pay a maximum of $5,000 as a contribution to the legal fees)
