NSW Health Workers Compensation & Nurse Injury Lawyers

If you are injured while working as a nurse or aged care worker, you should immediately seek medical assistance. You are also likely to be entitled to claim workers compensation.

At Garling and Co we understand the unique nature of serious injuries experienced by health care workers and the stress of navigating the workers compensation system. Our dedicated team provides compassionate and supportive legal representation, ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve.

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Nurses and Aged Care Workers injuries are common

What NSW health workers are covered under workers compensation claims?

The NSW workers compensation system is designed to protect a wide range of health professionals who may experience work-related injuries or illnesses. Our team of accredited specialist lawyers have extensive experience representing workers across the spectrum of healthcare roles, understanding the unique challenges each faces.

We have experience in acting for:

Registered Nurses (RNs)
Enrolled Nurses (ENs)
Assistant In Nursing (AINs)
Aged Care Assistants and Personal Care Workers
Allied Health Professionals
Hospital Support Staff
Medical Administration Staff

What common injuries and illnesses can NSW health workers claim for?

Common injuries to nurses and aged care nurses include:

Patient handling – Patient and equipment transfers and repositioning activities result in serious back injuries and muscle strains and musculoskeletal disorders. The health care sector experiences this type of injury frequently.
Slips, trips, and falls – Medical facilities with wet floors and uneven surfaces and medical equipment create dangerous conditions which cause patients to fall and suffer injuries including fractures and sprains and head trauma.
Workplace violence – Nurses together with aged care workers face the risk of experiencing violence and harassment and intimidation from patients and residents and visitors. The combination of physical and psychological injuries occurs from this situation.
Lifting and bending – The continuous need to lift and bend throughout shifts creates substantial spinal strain which leads to long-term back pain and disc injuries and spinal complications.
Psychological injuries – The combination of patient care responsibilities with traumatic event observations and workplace stress can lead to psychological injuries.
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) – The performance of repetitive tasks results in medical conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis and other RSIs among staff who type or operate medical equipment.
Needlestick Injuries – The accidental penetration of needles by healthcare workers allows blood-borne viruses to enter their bodies.

What can I claim for a workplace injury in nursing or aged care?

The NSW workers compensation system offers various benefits to support recovery and well-being for nurses and aged care workers who become injured during their work. The following table outlines what claims are available to you:

Type of Compensation	Description
Medical Expenses	Medical expenses for treating your injury can be claimed through all reasonable and necessary costs including doctor appointments, hospital admission, surgeries, physiotherapy, medication, and rehabilitation services. Your access to necessary medical care remains assured under this benefit.
Weekly Payments for Lost Wages	Workers who cannot perform their duties because of injury qualify to receive regular payments that replace their lost wages. The payment system exists to assist you with financial needs while you heal from your injury. Your pre-injury income level determines the amount of compensation you will receive.
Lump Sum Payments for Permanent Impairments	The workers compensation system provides lump sum payments when permanent injuries affect your quality of life and working capacity. The compensation system takes into account both the long-term life quality reduction and work capability limitations resulting from your injury.
Psychological Support	Healthcare workers who develop stress, anxiety, depression, or PTSD from their duties are eligible for psychological support through workers compensation. Your access to counselling services and therapy programs is included in this benefit.
Rehabilitation and Return to Work Support	The workers compensation system functions to enable your safe and sustainable return to work. It provides rehabilitation programs, workplace modification support, and vocational retraining for injured workers.
Travel Expenses	The workers compensation system allows you to claim expenses incurred while travelling to and from medical appointments related to your injury.

The NSW workers compensation system exists to protect your rights as an injured healthcare worker. Our team of experts at Garling & Co will explain your individual compensation rights while ensuring you receive all the compensation you are eligible for.

Can I sue for negligence?

If you have sustained an injury as a nurse or aged care worker, then you may have a right to claim common law damages against your employer. This claim is known as Work Injury Damages claim. A Work Injury Damages claim is when an injured worker sues their employer for damages due to negligence. This claim is to cover past and future loss of income.

To be able to claim Work Injury Damages, the injury must be as a result of the negligence of your employer, and you must have a whole person impairment of at least 15%. You will need the assistance of an experienced lawyer to make this type of claim.

What is the claim process for NSW Health Workers?

If you think you may have a claim, then please contact us by email or phone to discuss your matter. We provide you with free advice on your options.
If we believe you have a claim for workers compensation, we will assist in ensuring you obtain appropriate compensation for your injuries.
Our team of experienced injury lawyers will carefully collect all required evidence needed to support your claim. This includes obtaining medical reports, records and gathering witness statements.
We pursue your claim and fight until you receive the compensation you deserve.
You receive your compensation in your bank account.

How long do I have to make a nurse or health worker compensation claim?

The general rule requires you to submit workers compensation claims within six months after your injury occurs or when you first learn about your injury or illness. However, there are some exceptions to this rule.

Exceptions:

You can submit a claim beyond the six-month period if you can prove reasonable cause for the delay. Examples of this include, not understanding the extent of your injury or being unable to claim due to incapacitation.
The time period for gradual onset injuries or illnesses including repetitive strain and psychological trauma starts from the moment you received your diagnosis or learned about the work-related nature of your condition.

Whether you’re just considering a claim or you’ve already experienced delays, Garling & Co can provide expert legal advice and assistance. We understand the complexities of the NSW workers compensation system and can help you navigate the deadlines and exceptions.

Why Garling & Co Lawyers?

Garling & Co specialises in securing workers compensation for NSW nurses and health workers. We understand the unique demands of your profession and deliver personalised, expert legal support. Every lawyer is an accredited personal injury specialist, ensuring you receive the highest level of expertise.
We have a proven track record of success, fighting for your full entitlements. We recently secured a substantial lump sum payment for a registered nurse who suffered a debilitating back injury from lifting a lifting. She was awarded $850,000.00 for her injuries. We understand the system and are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you.
Contact Garling and Co today to start your journey to recovery.

The Claims Process:

Obligation free meeting with Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law
Understand what you are entitled to, the process and timeframe
Proceed on a No Win No Fee basis
Your case is built using the best experts to achieve the optimum result
Your will be kept updated throughout the process
We will secure the financial result in the shortest possible timeframe

Would you like assistance with your claim?

Complete our free, no obligation confidential case assessment form and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

Alternatively, we are available to talk by phone and email. Please contact our experienced accredited specialist personal injury lawyers to find out how we can help.

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Graeme M.

04:22 29 Oct 25

Matthew Garling and his team have been excellent in dealing with my case. I am very happy with the result and the process to guide me through everything over the last two years. Most importantly... happy with the payout. Highly recommend if you’re thinking of claiming for an injury caused by another party.read more

Melanie F.

00:20 18 Oct 25

3 years ago, I got injured at work and at first I was denied getting any help from a certain insurance company so I looked up lawyers that could possibly help me getting what I was entitled to and I... am so glad Garling and co took on that responsibility to help me,I still have some way to go but Kerry Byrnes and her team have gone above and beyond for me I am so grateful I had her in my corner,I highly recommend Garling and co I don’t know where I would be now if not for guidance and understanding THANKYOU Kerry and team I am 1 happy customerread more

steve J.

00:38 29 Sep 25

Brilliant Service and I am always kept well informed. Definitely recommend this law firm to anyone seeking compensation lawyers. I really appreciate and thank Matthew and his wonderful team for their... incredible and sincere hard work they have put in for my case in the last couple of years. My family and I are blessed and very satisfied with our outcome. God Bless you Matthew Garling and your team.read more

Mark W.

10:50 17 Sep 25

Garling and Co. are an exceptional outfit. Matthew Garling is a talented lawyer and supported and surrounded by a great team of people including Allison Luck and others. What made Matthew... particularly impressive with my case were his ability to communicate complex legal processes and simplify options for the next steps, his genuine interest in the law, and his passion to seek appropriate compensation on my behalf. He was not ready to settle my case until I was ready to settle the case. I am very grateful to have had Garling and Co. 'in my corner' and would not hesitate to recommend this business to others.read more

Elyce

22:22 06 Sep 25

I never imagined this chapter would close, but it finally has.I cannot thank Joelle enough for the incredible support she gave me during one of the most challenging times in my life.Her... professionalism and genuine care throughout my claim process exceeded all my expectations.Whenever I contacted Garling and Co to speak with Joelle, I was assisted by Lynn. She was always polite, clear, and concise, and consistently showed empathy whenever I called or emailed.read more

Anonymous 1.

22:02 04 Sep 25

I was referred to Garling & Co Lawyers, after previously retaining another law firm who failed to progress my matter for a period verging on three years.This was extremely frustrating and damaging,... causing me a lot of unnecessary stress and unreasonable delays. After my first conference with Matthew, he understood the challenges that I had faced and that I wanted to resolve my matter with the defendant reasonably and in a timely manner.My matter was resolved at mediation and during the process, Matthew and Dallas Morgan (barrister), professionally communicated the procedure to me and they negotiated a reasonable settlement, that I was comfortable in accepting.Thank you to Matthew and Allison for being patient with me during the most challenging time of my life. I can now move on with my life and heal. Had I not retained Garling & Co Lawyers, I highly doubt my matter would ever have been resolved.read more

Sammy R.

01:07 04 Sep 25

Garling and Co have been the best lawyers. Kerry and Matthew have worked and been working on my case for a long time now. They have worked so hard and fought for my case every step of the way. They... are highly experienced in what they do, and are compassionate at the same time. I highly recommend this firm. My life changed in an instant when I was hit by a car, I will be forever grateful for the help they've given me. 10/10read more

Donelle L.

20:37 11 Aug 25

So very happy with the service Garling has provided with both of my claims from the start to the end cannot thank them enough Mathew and the team are the best

Rachel J

01:46 09 Aug 25

The level of service that Garling & Co provides is truely unmatched.Thank you to both Matthew and Allison for your professionalism & dedication throughout my journey of being a client.Matthew... provided me with genuine, factual and straightforward advice throughout the process and this made things easy to understand and put any uncertainty I had to rest. A complicated process ran smoothly and I always felt supported, knew where things were at and that I was in good hands.The communication at Garling & Co is exceptional. Every question I had, whether by email or phone was responded to in a timely manner and at every stage I was confident Matthew would be guiding me through the next steps - which he did, until my case was finalised.Thank you for upholding clients dignity and respect, these are values people like me need in such critical times of their lives. As a client, it is clear these values shine through. You provided me with a safe space where I was able to focus on my day to day challenges caused by my injuries, while you took care of the legal aspect on my behalf.Lastly, I’m grateful for your commitment to the work that you do and the care that you provide to people who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances beyond their control. And thank you so much for the very positive outcome that I received.read more

Ros P.

07:12 29 Jun 25

Staff polite, clear and concise. Explained well in a logistical manner. Overall a great service.

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