More than 45 years of experience with workers compensation
If you have made a workers compensation claim, contact Peter J. Griffin & Co for professional legal assistance for your entitlements. We have over 45 years of experience handling workers compensation claims and will work with you to resolve your claim. We believe in delivering practical, professional help in offering a personalised service that’s both affordable and efficient.
At your initial consultation, we’ll ask you to provide us with all the details of your claim so that we understand the situation. We can then provide you with preliminary legal advice for your particular set of circumstances. This will include outlining the merits of your claim and explaining the basic procedures involved in managing your personal injuries claim.
Your injuries and/or details of disabilities
Any restrictions on your work activities
The identity of your employer
Your wage rate and how this is calculated
Copy of all medical records and unfitness medical certificates
Details of loss of wages and out of pocket expenses for medical treatments, travel and accommodation costs, chemist expenses, hospital expenses, scan and x-ray invoices, and any other medical invoices or treatment costs
In the case of a dispute, we would initially advise negotiations towards a settlement of your claim. An application for conciliation may be issued seeking a conciliation conference with discussions on a without prejudice basis at WorkCover WA.
If your claim is still unresolved, the next step is to file an Application for Arbitration to have the matter finally determined by an Arbitrator at WorkCover WA.
If you’ve been injured in a work accident in WA, your entitlements are determined under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act (1981), you should be aware of the following factors:
For clarity on all these matters and what is the best course of action for your claim, call Peter J. Griffin & Co for practical legal advice.
For legal assistance with your workers compensation claim, just contact our firm for legal advice on your entitlements.
Contact Information
Phone: (08) 9316 2159 | 1800 116 114
Fax: 08 9364 1053
Email: admin@pjgriffin.com.au
Applecross: Unit 4/48 Kishorn Rd, Applecross WA 6153
Bunbury: Unit 1/2 Zoe St, Bunbury WA 6230 (By appointment)
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