Our Approach to WorkCover Claims
Stringer Clark’s approach to WorkCover claims combines local knowledge with legal expertise. We know how difficult it can be when dealing with the consequences of workplace injury, when all you want is to be heard, understood, and treated fairly. In regional communities, workplace injuries can be particularly complex due to local relationships and economic dependencies.
We understand that no two WorkCover cases are the same. Our priority is to listen to you and let you tell your story. With our understanding of Western Victoria’s local environment, we’re well placed to consider working conditions, historical workplace patterns, and general community dynamics when building your case.
Big city firms don’t have this understanding of Western Victoria’s unique workplace landscape, but we do. We know the major employers, the common hazards, and the local practices that might contribute to workplace injuries. However, through our partnership with Ryan Carlisle Thomas, we have access to some of the finest doctors and barristers in Victoria when your case requires specialist expertise.
Our philosophy on WorkCover claims is to put our best foot forward from the outset. We thoroughly prepare your case, conducting detailed research and preparation in consultation with the best barristers and medical experts. Then we present a clear, compelling case to WorkCover: “This is our case and this is what our client deserves.”
We approach negotiations with WorkCover as if we were going to court, using experienced barristers and medical experts with a clear picture of the compensation ranges we want to secure. While most of our claims settle before reaching court, if we don’t receive a fair offer, we’re fully prepared to litigate.
For your convenience, we can conduct meetings at our local offices, remotely via internet services, or even at your residence if your injuries make travel difficult. When medical reports are required, we work with leading local doctors and specialists, reducing your need for long trips to Melbourne while ensuring you receive excellent medical assessments.
Our Values as a Firm
Choosing the right WorkCover lawyer when you’ve been injured at work is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. At Stringer Clark, our team of workplace injury lawyers has real standing and reputation within the Western Victorian community. We’ve won substantial compensation payouts and fought against discrimination and unfair dismissals for years.
We believe that injured workers in regional Victoria face unique challenges that require specialized understanding. Local employment relationships, limited service options, and community dynamics all affect how WorkCover claims unfold. That’s why having local lawyers who understand these factors—while having access to metropolitan expertise—makes such a difference.
Our success comes from combining grassroots community knowledge with access to top-tier legal and medical resources. We know when to leverage our local relationships and when to bring in metropolitan specialists. This balanced approach has helped us achieve excellent results for Western Victorian workers across all industries.
When you’re injured at work in Western Victoria, you shouldn’t have to choose between local convenience and metropolitan expertise. At Stringer Clark, you get both. We’re here to ensure that regional workers receive the same quality representation and compensation outcomes available to their city counterparts.
