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Whole Person Impairment Calculator and Claims Guide

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Jan 08, 2026

Whole Person Impairment Calculator and Claims Guide

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Whole Person Impairment Calculator

If you have been injured at work and have sustained a permanent injury that has stabilised, you may be entitled to lump sum compensation claim for permanent impairment.

Calculate Amount Payable

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Year Period

Percentage Of Whole Person Impairment

Applies to claims for lump sum compensation - s.66 NSW Workers Compensation Act.
For back injuries only (after 2006) - an additional 5% may apply to that part of the impairment only.

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Amount Payable

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Date Of Accident*

Percentage Of Whole Person Impairment*

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Step 14 - Who the claim is for

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Who the claim is for

Is this claim for you or someone else?*

For myself

For someone else

About the incident

What type of claim are you looking to make?*

What is your injury / illness?*

If an injury, how did it occur?*

Date of the accident?

If the date of injury is longer than than 3 years ago go to Q2. If not go directly to Q3.

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Date of the accident?*

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What is the approximate date of injury?*

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Date of the accident?*

Please note, we only accept cases that have happened within the last 3 years.

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Date Falls Outside Eligibility

Your accident may fall outside the statute of limitations. In certain circumstances exceptions may apply. Please forward further details to for consideration.

Date of the accident?*

Please note, we only accept cases that have happened within the last 10 years.

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Date Falls Outside Eligibility

Your accident may fall outside the statute of limitations. In certain circumstances exceptions may apply. Please forward further details to for consideration.

Have you previously sought legal advice?*

In which state did the accident occur?*

Please note, we only work on cases within New South Wales.

Location Outside Of New South Wales

It looks like your incident happened outside NSW. Our team can only take on NSW cases.

What best describes how you were injured?*

Can you provide a brief summary or timeline of events?*

Who do you believe was negligent?*

How has this negligence affected you?*

Have you recovered or do you have ongoing injuries*

If you are still receiving treatment, is your condition expected to improve or resolve after completing treatment?*

Have they been able to return to work in any capacity?*

How did the injury occur?*

Was the accident your fault or the fault of another driver?*

What injuries do you have from the accident?*

Do you believe your injury is temporary or permanent?*

Were your injuries caused by someone’s fault?*

Does the injury affect your ability to work?*

Do you believe your injury is temporary or permanent?*

Have you made a CTP claim for personal injury benefits?*

What do you hope to accomplish by speaking with a lawyer?*

Do you have a superannuation fund?*

Do you know if you have TPD insurance as part of your superannuation policy?*

Have you taken out your own total and permanent disability policy, or income protection / salary continuance policy? If yes, what are the details (name of fund, membership / policy number)?*

Have you made or are you in the process of making a claim for TPD or Income Protection with your superannuation fund?*

Do you have a specific question for our solicitors or are you interested in commencing your TPD claim?*

Contact Details

Full Name*

Phone number*

Email address*

Any additional information you would like to provide?

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"*" indicates required fields

Step 14 - Who the claim is for

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Who the claim is for

Is this claim for you or someone else?*

For myself

For someone else

About the incident

What type of claim are you looking to make?*

Date of the accident?*

Please note, we only accept cases that have happened within the last 3 years.

YYYY dash MM dash DD

Date Falls Outside Eligibility

Your accident may fall outside the statute of limitations. In certain circumstances exceptions may apply. Please forward further details to for consideration.

Date of the accident?*

Please note, we only accept cases that have happened within the last 10 years.

YYYY dash MM dash DD

Date Falls Outside Eligibility

Your accident may fall outside the statute of limitations. In certain circumstances exceptions may apply. Please forward further details to for consideration.

Date of the accident?*

YYYY dash MM dash DD

In which state did the accident occur?*

Please note, we only work on cases within New South Wales.

Location Outside Of New South Wales

It looks like your incident happened outside NSW. Our team can only take on NSW cases.

What best describes how you were injured?*

What is the name of the law firm that is currently representing you?*

Please describe how the injury occurred?*

Who do you believe was responsible for your injury?*

Has a claim been commenced in court?*

Which court?*

Has your claim been accepted beyond 52 weeks?*

Has a claim for Common Law Damages been made?*

Has your Whole Person Impairment % (WPI) been determined and agreed at greater than 10%?*

Has your Whole Person Impairment % (WPI) been determined and agreed to?*

Please enter a number from 0 to 100.

Please describe the name of your injuries?*

Describe how the injury occurred?*

Has a Work Injury Damages claim been made?*

If you are unfit for work, please describe?*

Do you have a copy of your costs agreement with you current lawyer?*

Please explain why you are looking to change law firms?*

Contact Details

Full Name*

Phone number*

Email address*

Any additional information you would like to provide?

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Applies to claims for lump sum compensation - s.66 NSW Workers Compensation Act.
For back injuries only (after 2006) - an additional 5% may apply to that part of the impairment only.

Whole Person Impairment Calculator and Claims Guide

Whole Person Impairment Calculator

Calculate Amount Payable

Start your free claim today

New Claim Check

Who the claim is for

About the incident

Contact Details

Switch Law Firms

Who the claim is for

About the incident

Contact Details

Have you suffered a serious injury?

Have you suffered a
serious injury?