Tom Prior
Associate
Stephen Browne Perth
English
Workers’ Compensation Psychological Injury
If you have suffered a psychological injury at work our experienced team can help you understand your rights and guide you through a compensation claim, on a No Win, No Fee* basis.
What is a psychological injury at work?
A psychological injury at work refers to any mental health or emotional condition caused or worsened by your employment. Common psychological injury examples include:
depression
anxiety, and
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
To make a psychological injury claim, you must generally show that your work was a significant or substantial contributing factor to your condition.
Do I have a psychological injury workers’ compensation claim?
To make a successful psychological injury claim, you must:
prove that your work caused or significantly contributed to your psychological injury
This can be challenging, so it’s crucial to seek advice as soon as possible from an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer who understands the complexities of workers' comp for psychological injuries. If you are unable to work due to a psychological injury, you may also be eligible for benefits through your superannuation or other insurance policies.
How to prove psychological injury
A key step in making a workcover psychological injury claim is obtaining evidence from a qualified medical or allied health professional and records of reporting your injury to your employer.
What can you claim for workers’ compensation psychological injury?
Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to claim:
medical expenses
lost wages
pain and suffering
rehabilitation costs
return to work after psychological injury services
Our No Win No Fee* service
At Stephen Browne, we believe everyone should have access to legal services, no matter their financial status. For most Psychological Injury claims, our lawyers work on a No Win No Fee* basis.
With years of local experience in Perth and Western Australia, our top-rated team are the experienced local personal injury lawyers you deserve.
*Conditions apply
What is the psychological injury claim process?
At Stephen Browne, our experienced local workers’ compensation lawyers have been navigating psychological injury claim processes for over 40 years. Each client and their psychological injury claim is unique, and so the process and time frame for each claim can vary. Below are the four key stages of a psychological injury claim.
Obligation-free claim review
Stephen Browne's No Win No Fee* trusted accident lawyers can review your claim to ensure you get the best possible compensation outcome.
Complete the form, and our Client Service Team will contact you.
What to expect from your obligation-free consultation
Your obligation-free consultation will be with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer in Perth or Joondalup.
We are here for you
Our trusted lawyers are here to advise you every step of the way. During your consultation, your trusted lawyer will:
Listen to you and review the circumstances of your claim
Discuss your legal options and potential entitlement to compensation
Advise on the legal process and our legal fees.
What to bring
You are welcome to bring a support person to your appointment. Please bring along any relevant documentation to your claim. This might include:
Photo identification
Medical reports
Photos or video of the injury location
Photos of your injury
Your written report of what happened
Details of your medical expenses and lost wages
Details of any witnesses to your injury.
Our workers' compensation lawyers in Perth and Joondalup
Psychological injury claim FAQs
Can I Represent Myself?
While it is possible to represent yourself in a psychological personal injury claim, the process is complex. Having an experienced psychological injury lawyer can help you identify the strengths of your case and help you get the best outcome possible.
Why Choose Us?
Our experienced team at Stephen Browne Personal Injury Lawyers are known for providing personalised legal service and support while working to achieve the best possible compensation outcomes.
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