If you have been injured at work your employer should provide you with information about how to access workers compensation schemes. They should consult with you in developing a return-to-work or light duties plan. A lawyer can help you to understand this information as well as advise you of your rights and obligations under the law.

In some cases an employer is not as co-operative or supportive as you would like. If you feel that you are being treated differently or unfairly as a result of your injury or if you do not feel adequately supported while you recover talking to a lawyer can help. A lawyer can listen to your concerns and quickly identify if your employer is complying with his or her obligations under the law with respect to managing your workplace injury. A lawyer can negotiate on your behalf in cases where you might not feel strong enough to speak for yourself.

A lawyer can also help with lodging your claim for workers compensation as well advising you on your options for private litigation. If your injury is a serious one and was caused by your employer’s negligence then you have the option of suing your employer for damages.