Workers Compensation Lawyers for Injured Workers in NSW

A workplace injury can change your life in an instant. Pain, time off work, financial pressure, and uncertainty about the future can make the workers compensation process feel overwhelming, especially when insurers move quickly or make decisions you don’t understand.

At Leonard Lawyers, we act exclusively for injured workers. We help people across New South Wales understand their rights, secure the benefits they are entitled to, and navigate the workers compensation system with confidence.

Whether you’ve just been injured, your payments have stopped, or you’re facing a dispute with the insurer, we are here to support you.

How We Help

We assist with every stage of a workers compensation claim, including:

Workplace Injuries

  • Physical injuries (back, neck, shoulder, knee, fractures, crush injuries)

  • Psychological injuries (stress, trauma, bullying, harassment)

  • Industrial injuries (hearing loss, repetitive strain, chemical exposure)

Weekly Payments & Medical Treatment

  • Accessing weekly compensation

  • Disputes about capacity for work

  • Medical treatment approvals

  • Surgery requests and rehabilitation disputes

Permanent Impairment & Lump Sum Claims

  • Preparing for permanent impairment assessments

  • Challenging incorrect impairment ratings

  • Lump sum compensation claims

  • Understanding impairment thresholds under the 2026 reforms

Work Injury Damages (Negligence Claims)

  • Assessing negligence

  • Determining eligibility (15% WPI threshold)

  • Negotiating settlements

  • Protecting long‑term financial security

Disputes & Insurer Decisions

  • Declined claims

  • Termination of weekly payments

  • Medical disputes

  • Personal Injury Commission proceedings

Why Early Advice Matters

Workers compensation is a technical system. Small decisions made early: reporting the injury, attending assessments, responding to insurer letters, can have major consequences later.

Early advice helps you:

  • understand your entitlements

  • avoid procedural mistakes

  • gather the right medical evidence

  • prepare for impairment assessments

  • respond strategically to insurer decisions

  • protect eligibility for long‑term benefits

Many disputes can be avoided entirely when workers receive guidance at the beginning of their claim.

We understand how insurers operate behind the scenes, and we use that insight to protect your rights and secure fair outcomes.

We act for workers across all industries, including construction, healthcare, retail, hospitality, transport, education, manufacturing and professional services.

Common injuries include:

  • spinal injuries

  • shoulder and knee injuries

  • fractures and crush injuries

  • repetitive strain injuries

  • psychological injuries caused by bullying, trauma or overwork

  • hearing loss

  • chemical or environmental exposure

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Report the injury to your employer in writing, see your doctor, and get legal advice early. Delays can affect your entitlements.

  • Yes. Casual workers are covered by the NSW scheme and can claim weekly payments, medical treatment, and permanent impairment compensation.

  • A dispute is not the end. You may have review rights through the insurer and the Personal Injury Commission.

  • Most workers can receive weekly payments for up to five years, subject to a number of factors. Higher impairment ratings may allow payments to continue beyond that limit.

  • Permanent impairment is the lasting impact of your injury. It is measured as a percentage (WPI) and determines eligibility for lump sums and extended benefits.

  • Yes. The 2026 reforms introduced stricter thresholds and caps for psychological injuries. Early advice is essential.

  • You may be able to pursue a work injury damages claim if your WPI is at least 15% and your injury was caused by employer negligence.

  • Yes. Some disputes and negligence claims have strict deadlines. Getting advice early protects your rights.