Area of law
Workers’ Compensation (state)
The HBA team that specialises in state-based workers’ compensation schemes has been known and trusted by self-insureds, government agencies and insurers for decades.
We offer our services across Western Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales, bringing deep, practical expertise to every claim. We assist you to meet your regulatory obligations, manage risk effectively and resolve claims with confidence.
The WA, QLD and NSW workers’ compensation jurisdictions are extremely different, requiring different approaches to claims. Our team understands the complexity and unique requirements of each jurisdiction.
Our practice is structured to support clients to meet their statutory obligations, manage claims effectively and maintain strong governance across their programs.
Our people have a reputation of being firm but fair, well prepared and reasonable to deal with in the market. HBA is regarded by their clients to be the law firm that can manage the more ‘difficult’ claimant solicitors in the market.
Our teams know their respective jurisdictions back to front, provide clear strategy, early issue identification and effective claim management support.
From complex liability disputes and statutory interpretation to claim audits, recovery actions and litigation, our senior-led model means your workers’ compensation matters receive experienced judgement from day one, driving efficiency, reducing claim cost and achieving stronger outcomes.
Our proven team of professionals advise on statutory claims and common law claims; we apply our knowledge of each clients’ business to achieve the best outcomes, including quick and respectful resolutions.
HBA is in a strong position to ensure focused and relevant support, such as:
- Advice on statutory claims and determination
- Providing advice on complex liability issues under the statutory provisions and at common law
- Comprehensive quantum estimates and accurate settlement ranges across statutory and common law claims
- Regular defence of stress claims
- Dealing with delays in bringing claims
- Appointment of experts to defend common law claims
- Identification of potentially fraudulent claims and the implementation of appropriate strategies
- Advice regarding vocational regulation reporting requirements in the context of discipline
- Calculation of weekly payments
- Advice on recovery of compensation paid
- Dealing with claims involving multiple accidents, multiple employers and multiple insurers
- Recovery claims
- Advice on “workers” principal’s indorsements, deemed employers
- Appeals
- MAT assessments
- Claims involving concurrent proceedings under Fair Work and Equal Opportunity tribunals
Whatever the industry, whatever the scheme, we help you navigate workers’ compensation with confidence.
“I have worked closely with HBA Legal for over 3.5 years in my capacity as a Claims Consultant. HBA Legal consistently delivers commercially focussed legal service and advice. Their lawyers are approachable and supportive, explain complex legal issues and procedures in plain English, assisting me to manage and resolve claims with confidence and clarity. HBA Legal can be trusted to get the job done with a high level of skill and care and I would always recommend them to others.”
Claims Consultant
Australian Insurer
