Our approach to fighting a Workers’ Compensation (WorkCover) Claim.
Stringer Clark’s approach combines local knowledge with legal expertise. We know how difficult it can be when dealing with the consequences of injury, when all you want is to be heard, understand and be understood. At Stringer Clark, we understand that no two cases are the same. Our priority, first and foremost, is to listen to you and let you tell your story.
With our understanding of the local environment, we are well placed to consider working conditions, historical patterns of behaviour and general community sentiment when considering each case. Big city firms don’t have this understanding of Western Victoria, but we do. However, through our partnership with metropolitan firm Ryan Carlisle Thomas, we have access to some of the finest doctors and barristers in Victoria. That means that if we need to take your matter to court, you can be assured of some of the top medical and legal minds standing with you.
Our philosophy on workers compensation injury claims is to put our best foot forward, thoroughly prepare your case including doing the research and thorough preparation in consultation with the best barristers and medical experts and then lodge your claim and communicate to the lawyers for WorkCover a clear ultimatum: “This is our case and this is what we want.” We approach negotiations with WorkCover as if we were going to court, using the best barristers and medical experts who have years of experience, with a clear picture in mind of the compensation ranges we want to secure on your behalf. While most of our claims are settled long before going to court, if we do not get a fair offer then we do go to court.
Our values as a firm.
Choosing the right Workers’ Compensation lawyer when you have been injured at work is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Our team of workplace injury lawyers has real standing and reputation within the local community and have won large compensation payouts and have fought against discrimination and unfair dismissals for years. So, when you need to make a stand, let us stand with you.
