Injured at work? Get the support you deserve
If you’ve been injured at work in Victoria, you may be entitled to compensation through the WorkCover scheme. At Bastion Legal, we guide you through the process with clarity, care, and strong representation so you can focus on recovery while we handle the rest.
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What’s Covered
Physical injuries and psychological conditions like anxiety, PTSD, and depression
What You Can Claim
Weekly income, medical costs, lump sums for permanent injury, and damages for negligence
Barriers
Insurers often reject claims as “management action” or due to lack of evidence
How We Help
Free consultation, clear advice, strong representation
Understanding your rights under WorkCover
WorkCover is designed to support injured workers by covering lost wages, medical treatment, and in some cases, lump sum compensation. If your employer was negligent, you may also be entitled to common law damages.
You don’t need to work in a particular industry to qualify. We act for workers across construction, healthcare, logistics, retail, office roles and more. Whether it’s a back injury, repetitive strain, fracture, psychological trauma, or a workplace accident, WorkCover may provide the financial and medical support you need.
How we help
At Bastion Legal, we take the stress out of WorkCover claims by managing the entire process for you, from lodging your claim and arranging medical assessments to challenging rejections, negotiating settlements and representing you in conciliation or court.
With experience acting for both injured workers and insurers, we understand how claims are assessed and how to push back against insurer tactics. You will work directly with an experienced lawyer who provides clear advice, transparent costs and No Win, No Fee representation, allowing you to focus on recovery while we fight for the best outcome.
FAQ
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Most physical and psychological injuries that happen at work or are made worse by work are covered, including back, neck and shoulder injuries, fractures, repetitive strain, psychological trauma, and accidents involving vehicles or machinery.
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Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to weekly payments for lost income, medical and rehabilitation costs, lump sum compensation for permanent impairment, and in cases of employer negligence, common law damages.
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The timeline depends on the complexity of your injury and whether the insurer challenges your claim. Some claims resolve quickly, while others require conciliation or court proceedings.
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No. We act on a No Win, No Fee basis for viable claims, and we cover the upfront costs of medical reports and evidence.
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Yes, insurers may reject claims, but we regularly challenge these decisions and have succeeded in getting entitlements reinstated for workers.
Why choose us…
Choosing the right WorkCover lawyer can make all the difference.
We cover the upfront cost of medical reports and expert evidence, so you’re never asked to sign loan agreements or face hidden expenses. For some claims, we work on fixed fees, meaning your costs remain predictable.
Most importantly, we know this isn’t just about a claim, it’s about your health, your future, and your peace of mind. We provide clear, practical advice while fighting to secure the maximum compensation available to you.
“Dean is by far the most caring and professional lawyer I have ever met…”
This review is to all injured workers in Victoria. I would like to say, there is one and only one law firm that genuinely cares about workers and their rights principal lawyer. Dean is thorough, honest and explains everything in detail. The best outcomes only come from the best in the business. Dean, thank you for all your hard work, and for the result you achieved in my case.
- Raymond
Contact us
At Bastion Legal, we take care of every stage of your WorkCover claim so you can focus on recovery. Whether your claim has just started, been rejected, or you’ve received a notice and aren’t sure what to do next, we can help.
With experience on both sides of the WorkSafe process, we provide clear advice, strong advocacy and No Win, No Fee representation.
Contact us today for a free consultation. We can even arrange a home or hospital visit if that’s easier for you.
