Workers and some contractors are entitled to compensation for injuries and medical conditions sustained or aggravated as a result an accident that occurs in the course of their employment.

If you have sustained an injury at work then you may be entitled to compensation even if you sustained the injury resulting from your own actions.

There are two possible claims arising from your workplace workers injury:

• A negligence claim against your employer or other negligent person (also known as the Common Law); or
• Workers’ compensation claim against your employer or “deemed” employer (also known as the Statutory Entitlements).

It is important you seek legal advice as soon as possible as there are strict time limits to comply with if you choose to elect Common Law.

Contact D’Angelo legal today to obtain further advice as to whether you qualify to claim at common law or to remain on the statutory entitlements.  We will provide you with our advice and recommendations and we will point out the costs and risks.

In addition to the time limit for common law claims, there are also injury thresholds known as total body impairments. To elect common law you must have injuries that are equal to or greater than 15% total body impairment.

In the event you are out of time or have not sustained injuries greater than 15%, you still may be entitled to the Statutory Entitlements under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981(WA).

D’Angelo Legal provide friendly assistance and efficient professional service in relation to determining your rights and entitlements to compensation for work place injuries.

Please contact D’Angelo Legal for further information on the process involved or click on to Workcover’s website at http://www.workcover.wa.gov.au.

Contact us today for a no obligation first free consultation should you not proceed, to determine if you are able to make a claim for compensation.