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When you’ve been injured, lodging claims and paperwork only makes things worse. At Carbone Lawyers, we manage the whole process so you can just focus on your recovery.

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Our no win, no fee policy means that most personal injury claims have no upfront fees.

If you’ve suffered an injury or trauma while at work, you may be able to claim workers’ compensation, obtain a lump sum payment, sue for damages or claim against your income protection insurance and superannuation.

A workplace injury can be more than physical harm or trauma. It includes any disease, bullying or other psychological damage linked to your job or workplace. Even pre-existing injuries or illnesses aggravated by your job may count as work-related injuries.

Here are some of the most common workplace injuries:

  • Back and neck injuries
  • Shoulder and hand injuries
  • Bone Breaks and Fractures
  • Construction site injuries
  • Fire or chemical burns
  • Anxiety, depression or other mental health issues
  • Bullying and psychological abuse at work
  • Loss of hearing from noise exposure at work
  • Farm injuries
  • Exposure to hazardous materials (i.e. chemicals, asbestos, silica)
  • Melanoma and other cancers
  • Asthma and respiratory disease
  • Stroke, or heart disease worsened by employment

What compensation will cover

If you are a full-time or part-time worker in Victoria, your employer must have WorkCover insurance. In certain circumstances, subcontractors may also be counted as workers. WorkCover will cover costs such as:

  • Weekly payment of compensation
  • Payment of medical treatment and rehabilitation costs
  • Modifications to your home or car
  • Ambulance and other transportation costs
  • Lump-sum compensation in the event of a serious injury

The workers’ compensation specialists at Carbone Lawyers will help you to submit and pursue your compensation claim. If your WorkCover claim has been rejected, we can help you appeal the decision.

IMPORTANT: Never sign anything or accept any compensation offer until you receive proper legal advice. You may be entitled to a lot more than you’ve been offered. Don’t settle for less.

Legal action against your employer

Suppose your injury was the fault of your employer or another person and is considered “serious” as defined by the Victorian Workers’ Compensation legislation. In that case, you might be able to sue for: 

  • Pain and suffering
  • Future loss of earnings and loss of earning capacity
  • Loss of superannuation contributions


We will advise you on the likely success of a lawsuit once we understand your circumstances.

Superannuation claims

If you have an income protection policy as part of your superannuation and you’re forced to stop working due to injury, you may be able to claim against the policy. In some circumstances, you might be entitled to a superannuation lump sum.

Please see our Page on Superannuation, Total & Permanent Disability and Income Protection.

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