Teacher Injury Compensation Lawyers

Various kinds of injuries could form the basis for a compensation case in NSW if they occur due to an accident, including minor or serious injuries. The merit of a claim is assessed on a case-by-case basis, as each case can be unique.

According to SafeWork NSW, the most common causes of injury for school employees, including teachers, include manual handling and repetitive movement (e.g. typing, lifting or moving objects), stress (e.g. from work demands, harassment, and bullying), and accidental injuries from slips, trips and falls.

In short, yes. If you are a school employee injured while performing your duties as a school employee, regardless of where the injury happened, you may be eligible to seek compensation. In these circumstances, it is highly recommended that you seek legal advice from a personal injury lawyer, such as Burke Mead Lawyers, as strict conditions apply. 

By understanding the circumstances and impact of your injury, our legal team can assess the potential outcome of your case, determine if you should pursue compensation, and help you understand the next steps. To help your lawyers understand your case, you should gather as much evidence as possible, including of your injury as possible, including details of the incident, any school accident reports, medical evidence, the assessment of your injury, medical expenses and treatments for the child, etc.

In short, no, but this is a complicated question to answer. To know whether or not a teacher or other school employee is eligible to seek compensation, your legal team will need to understand the nature of your injury and how it occurred to pinpoint the substantial contributing factor that led to it.

There are no “out-of-pocket” costs in many compensation claim cases in NSW, and many law firms operate under a ‘no win, no fee’ guarantee. However, we understand finances can be complicated and can discuss all financial information during the initial obligation-free consultation.