Elringtons has represented Canberra workers who have been injured at work for many years. In Canberra, whether you work for government or private business effects what your workers compensation entitlements will be.
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ACT government workers
You have workers compensation entitlements under a Commonwealth law called the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act. This used to be administered by Comcare, but now Employers Mutual Limited (
EML) administer the scheme for ACT Government workers.
We are experts in Comcare and EML claims. For more information, see:
ACT private workers
The main piece of law governing workers compensation is called the Workers Compensation Act 1951. You are eligible for compensation for workplace injuries under this Act if your employment is usually in the ACT. So if you live in Queanbeyan, but mostly work in Canberra, you may be eligible for compensation under this law. Compensation includes loss of wages (at fixed percentages), medical treatment and awards for permanent injuries. There are also benefits due to death of a worker.
Psychological injuries
Each system has >
special rules in relation to psychological injury claims. There is a special rule for psychological injury claims limiting when you will be eligible for compensation. This is the
reasonable administrative action rule.
We specialise in psychological injury claims. We are experts in the law and our experience and knowledge on mental illness enable us to build rapport with client’s and address often complex and nuanced elements of these types of claims.
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How we help
We help injured workers by:
- Making claims
- Investigating claims when an insurer, Comcare or EML denies liability for an injury
- Gathering medical evidence and obtaining expert reports
- Investigating permanent injuries
- Fighting for worker’s rights when an insurer, Comcare or EML cuts off payments or access to medical treatment
- Representing workers in the ACT Magistrates Court, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Federal Court
Who you will work with
You will work with
Matthew Bridger and
Thomas Maling. Matt has over 25 years’ experience as a workers compensation lawyer. Tom initially trained as a Registered Nurse and worked in mental health and has maintained a keen interest in this area as a lawyer. We understand the impact a workplace injury has on your life: physically, emotionally and financially. Both Matt and Tom work with clients in ACT workers compensation, Comcare and EML claims.
Health and injury law experts
Health and injury are complex areas of
law. Elringtons provide Canberra, Queanbeyan and South-Eastern NSW with
specialist legal services in these complex areas. We have genuine industry knowledge and
experience about health and medical care, which enable us to think differently
about health and medical issues. Our in-depth understanding enables us to
better understand our clients’ needs, meaning we are better positioned to
achieve our clients’ desired outcomes, whether this is accessing a particular
treatment, having an injury recognised of being caused by work, or simply
working with our clients in an empathetic and genuine manner.
To contact Matt or Tom
or to make an appointment in either our Canberra or Queanbeyan office:
p: +61 2 6206 1300
| e: Info@elringtons.com.au
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