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Warehouse and Factory Workers Compensation Lawyers in Sydney & NSW
If you are injured while working in a warehouse or factory, you should immediately seek medical assistance. You are also likely to be entitled to claim workers compensation.
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We Specialise in Warehouse & Factory Workers Compensation in NSW
We are experts in representing clients injured while working in warehouses and factories. As accredited specialists in personal injury law, our lawyers have the training and experience to recognise the unique challenges faced by factory and warehouse workers. This understanding ensures expert representation, guaranteeing injured workers receive their entitled compensation.
What Common Injuries and Illnesses Can Warehouse and Factory Workers Claim For?
We have represented clients who have experienced many injuries when working in factories and warehouses. Most people immediately think of the repetitive nature of this work, which aligns with degenerative repetitive injuries or sprains and strains. However, these injuries can be catastrophic. When workers come into contact with machinery, the physical injuries experienced by workers include cuts, amputations and crush injuries that encompass fractures, breaks and significant organ damage.
What Can I Claim for a Warehouse or Factory Workplace Injury?
This includes visits to doctors and specialists as well as physiotherapy sessions, healthcare professional fees, medication costs and rehabilitation expenses.
Are provided to workers who cannot perform their job duties because of their injury. Your pre-injury average weekly earnings determine the amount of compensation you receive through these payments which serve to support your financial needs during recovery and work absence.
This payment exists to provide financial compensation for the permanent effects of your injury.
Depending on the severity of your injury, you might also be entitled to claim Work Injury Damages (WID) compensation. This is payment of a lump sum for past and future loss of income and loss of superannuation. To be able to make a WID claim you must has a WPI of at least 15% and your injury must have caused by your employers negligence.
How The Claims
Process Works
From your first consultation to settlement, we guide you through every step of your claim so you know exactly what to expect.
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Understand what you are entitled to, the process and timeframe
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Proceed on a No Win No Fee basis
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Your case is built using the best experts to achieve the optimum result
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You will be kept updated throughout the process
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We will secure the financial result in the shortest possible timeframe
Have you suffered a serious Injury?
Allowing seriously injured people to secure the compensation they deserve so they can return to enjoying life.
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Why Should I Choose Garling&Co Lawyers?
At Garling&Co Lawyers, we treat our clients with respect and support through what can be difficult process. Our lawyers have extensive experience and are all Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury Law, who are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Here are some key reasons to choose us.
What Our Clients
Are Saying
Featured Testimonial
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with this workers Compensation team. When I first reached out, I was completely overwhelmed and unsure about the process. I hit rock bottom - unable to return to work, struggling emotionally, and feeling like I had no direction. From the very beginning, the solicitors were nothing short of amazing. They were patient, understanding and incredibly supportive at a time when I needed it most. They took the time to explain every step in a way I could understand, never making me feel rushed or alone. Their professionalism was matched only by their compassion and that combination made all the difference. Throughout the entire journey, I felt heard, respected and genuinely cared for. They fought for me when I didn’t have the strength to fight for myself and thanks to their dedication, I was able to get the outcome I needed to rebuild my life. If you’re unsure, scared or feeling lost like I was, I can confidently say you will be in the best hands with this team. They helped me through one of the hardest chapters of my life, and I am truly grateful. I can’t thank or recommend Garling & Co Lawyers enough.
Matthew Garling and his team have provided incredible support and guidance throughout my MVA damages claim this year, and I can’t thank them enough for making this journey feel like such a breeze. When I initially engaged Garling & co, I had no understanding of what was ahead. I was anxious and unsure about the process, while also navigating the physical challenges of my injuries. With assurance that my matter was being handled with high level of expertise, professionalism and integrity, I was able to focus on recovery instead. Throughout the process, Matthew and Allison have been honest, straightforward and efficient in all communication; being a supportive buffer in all dealings with the insurer, and consistently committed to a successful outcome. The outcome was excellent, and it is with huge relief and great thanks that I can put this matter behind me. I would highly recommend the services of Garling and co for any injury claims of a similar nature, and I’m forever grateful to Matthew and his team.
A big thank you to Matthew for his expertise, dedication, and genuine care in handling my matter. The outcome exceeded my expectations, and I am truly grateful for the excellent work of his entire team. Outstanding results - highly recommended.
Our Sydney Workers
Compensation Team
Behind every successful claim is a team that genuinely cares. Our workers compensation lawyers in Sydney work together to guide you through every step of your claim, giving injured workers across NSW the personal attention and expert representation they deserve.
Matthew Garling’s Team
Matthew has been an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law since 2005 and was admitted as a lawyer in 1998. With more than 30 years of experience, he is widely recognised as a leading lawyer in personal injury law in NSW.
He founded Garling & Co with a clear purpose: to provide high‑quality representation to people seriously injured through the negligence of others. Matthew’s calm approach, deep expertise and unwavering commitment to his clients consistently deliver outcomes that make a meaningful difference in their lives.
Alison Luck
Senior Legal Support Specialist
Isabella Milosavljevic
Client Support Specialist
Lavinia Mangos
Paralegal
Kerry Byrnes’ Team
An Accredited Specialist since 2022, Kerry brings over 15 years' experience and a deep understanding of the intricacies of personal injury law. Approachable and passionate about helping people in need, she consistently delivers great outcomes for her clients.
Isabella Hoang
Paralegal
Myriel Sol Cruz
Legal Support Specialist
Why Choose Garling & Co as Your Warehouse Lawyer?
We specialise in representing injuries in warehouse and factory workers. We understand the unique risks and safety requirements for these workplaces and our team has the skills and experience to identify severe injuries which result from equipment malfunctions, unsafe procedures and workplace accidents.
We have delivered successful outcomes to various cases that involve major injuries typical to warehouse and factory operations.
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Am I Entitled to Annual Leave and Long Service Leave Whilst on Workers Compensation in NSW?
Employees receiving workers compensation payments, even if off work, are entitled to accrue annual leave during their absence as well as long service leave.
Warehouse Compensation
FAQs
Got questions about your workers' compensation claim? We've answered the most common ones to help you understand your rights, entitlements and next steps.
The simple answer is no. The NSW Government has adopted a legal aid type scheme known as ILARS. This service pays for all legal costs associated with making a worker’s compensation claim. Your lawyer will make an application to ILARS for funding to pay for your legal costs.
If you have been unable to reach agreement with the insurer on the percentage whole person impairment (WPI) your lawyer will make an Application to the Personal Injury Commission (PIC) to appoint an independent medical specialist to assess the percentage WPI.
Once you have provided a copy of the medical certificate to your employer, the insurer will decide within 7 days if they accept your claim. Once the claim has is accepted, the insurer can pay compensation in the form of:
- Weekly payments of compensation for loss of income.
- Payment of all medical expenses.
- Lump sum compensation for permanent impairment.
- Potential claim for damages if the negligence of your employer caused your injury.
If the claim gets declined, they need to provide written notice of the reasons why it has been declined and provide a copy of any documents they rely upon in making that decision. This is called a S.78 Notice.
Once an Application to Resolve a Dispute is lodged with the Personal Injury Commission, the insurer has 28 days to lodge a reply. Once the Reply is received, the PIC will appoint a date and time for a telephone conference.
The telephone conference will take place via the telephone.
The telephone conference is between the injured person, their lawyer, the insurance company representative or their lawyer and an independent Member appointed by the Personal Injury Commission.
Your Lawyer will do most, if not all of the talking during the telephone conference.
You are however required to attend either in person (preferable) or on the telephone.
At the telephone conference the Member will discuss the following:
- The likelihood of settlement
- That all parties understand the process
- Whether the parties can agree on any of the issues in the proceedings
- Any legal or other issue that must be determined before the matter can proceed further
- Whether the matter is to be listed for an Arbitration date or referred to an independent doctor for assessment
If the matter is unable to be resolved at the telephone conference and the matter is ready to proceed, the Member will arrange a Conciliation Conference/Arbitration Hearing. This usually occurs approximately 1 to 2 months following the telephone conference.
If an agreement is reached at the telephone conference then the matter is finalised by signing the paperwork to record the agreement.
The telephone conference usually takes between 15 to 45 minutes
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