Firstly, we will consider whether the injury you have sustained is work related. You must have been injury whilst at work or travelling to or from work in order to be eligible for Workers Compensation. We will then confirm that your employment will be recognized under law. Casual, part-time and full-time employees are generally eligible for Workers Compensation. Contract or Self-Employed workers may or may not be eligible to claim. The first step you should take if you have a workplace injury is to report the injury to your employer. This should be done as soon as practicably possible following the injury. You should then have your injury evaluated by a Doctor and seek that your employer report your injury to its insurer. Following all of these steps is very important when making a Workers Compensation Claim. Should your Claim be dismissed, or you feel that you are being unfairly treated, you should seek legal advice. We have 40 years of experience in assisting injured Workers get the compensation they are rightfully entitled to. Call our expert Workers Compensation Lawyers now on 4324 7699 for a free assessment of your claim.