Workers Compensation Payout Amounts

Our team has highlighted some examples of workers compensation cases that feature common injuries, circumstances, and compensation payments for you to consider.

Even with strict laws that are designed to protect workers from injury, serious accidents still happen. Garling & Co has helped hundreds of workers claim the compensation they deserve for work-related accidents and injuries. We’ve developed our expertise over the last 20 years and have dealt with all kinds of workers compensation cases.

Our team of fully accredited lawyers are specialists in the area of personal injury law and work on a no win no fee basis. If you’d like to see if you’re eligible, please fill out our free, no-obligation confidential case assessment form and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours, or alternatively, feel free to give us a ring today on 02 8518 1120. Review our Workplace Compensation Claim Success guide.

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5-Star Client Rating

You’ll receive outstanding service. We maintain a 5-star client rating.

Free Case Assessments

We provide confidential, free case assessments.

Industry Experts

We’re industry experts with over 20 years of experience.

No Win No Fee

You won’t be required to pay any fees until we win your case.

Injury to lumbar spine.

Our client injured her lumbar spine at work as a nurse and required a fusion to her spine. Liability was disputed.

Compensation: $700,000

Lumbar spine injury.

The defendant denies all liability and claimed the client contributed to his injury, the case was settled in our clients favour at a settlement conference.

Compensation: $475,000

Extensive, numerous injuries.

Our client worked in a factory as a spray painter. Our client was not given appropriate Personal Protection Equipment and suffered injury due to toxic exposure at work.

Compensation: $425,700

Compensation claim for psychological injury.

Our client experienced workplace bullying and harassment from a workmate which despite complaint from our client continued with a failure by the employer to intervene.

Compensation: $415,000

Injury to right knee.

Our client was a coal miner who was injured at work when a falling rock hit his right knee.

Compensation: $350,000

Back Injury Settlement

Our client was injured at work whilst pruning a tree and fell whilst he was conducting his job in accordance with instructions given by his employer. The Defendant denied liability for our client’s injuries.

Compensation: $300,000

Psychological injury payout.

Our client was harassed and bullied in the workplace by his supervisor sustaining a significant psychological injury.

Compensation: $265,000

Injury hands and upper limbs.

Our client injured himself at work when a step ladder he was standing on to perform his work duties collapsed. Liability for the accident was initially rejected by the insurer.

Compensation: $250,000

Successful psychological injury claim.

Our client was bullied in her workplace and experienced unfair, derogatory treatment by her superiors.

Compensation: $200,000

Lower back and right thigh.

Our client was a labourer who injured himself at work whilst lifting heavy materials.

Compensation: 20% WPI

Injury to left ankle and foot.

Our client fell from a motorbike used on the employer’s property. Compensation Recovered: Weekly compensation, medical expenses and $15,000 awarded for lump sum compensation

Compensation: $15,000

Injury to back and leg.

Our client injured his back when he was lifting a heavy item at work.

Compensation: 17% WPI

Lower back.

Our client injured himself whilst performing his normal work duties as a panel beater. Compensation Recovered: Weekly payments, medical expenses and a lump sum of $20,000

Compensation: $20,000

Back injury, left shoulder and left arm injury, and neck injury.

Our client injured herself whist undertaking her normal duties as a kitchen hand at a nursing home. Compensation Recovered: Weekly payments, medical expenses and 17% WPI

Compensation: 17% WPI

Fracture to left ankle resulting in surgery to secure plates and screws.

Our client injured herself at her work place when she slipped on a wet floor. Compensation Recovered: Weekly payments, medical expenses and 12% WPI

Compensation: 12% WPI

Injury to upper limbs and shoulders.

Our client injured himself performing his duties as a plasterer. Compensation Recovered: Weekly payments, medical expenses and 14% WPI

Compensation: 14% WPI

Right knee, right shoulder, left shoulder injuries.

Our client tripped over a phone cable at work, she sustained multiple injuries from her fall. Compensation Recovered: Payment for right knee surgery

Compensation: knee surgery payment

Our client injured his neck as well as his left arm and hand.

Our client injured himself at work as a result of falling from a work platform.

Compensation: 20% WPI

Low back.

Our client was injured whilst undertaking heavy vegetation clearance.

Compensation: 22% WPI

Injury to face, upper cervical spine and neck.

Our client was assaulted whilst at work. The injuries were severe. Our client received lump sum compensation for 55% WPI, reimbursement for medical expenses and weekly wage payments until retirement age.

Compensation: $150,000

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Graeme M.

04:22 29 Oct 25

Matthew Garling and his team have been excellent in dealing with my case. I am very happy with the result and the process to guide me through everything over the last two years. Most importantly... happy with the payout. Highly recommend if you’re thinking of claiming for an injury caused by another party.read more

Melanie F.

00:20 18 Oct 25

3 years ago, I got injured at work and at first I was denied getting any help from a certain insurance company so I looked up lawyers that could possibly help me getting what I was entitled to and I... am so glad Garling and co took on that responsibility to help me,I still have some way to go but Kerry Byrnes and her team have gone above and beyond for me I am so grateful I had her in my corner,I highly recommend Garling and co I don’t know where I would be now if not for guidance and understanding THANKYOU Kerry and team I am 1 happy customerread more

steve J.

00:38 29 Sep 25

Brilliant Service and I am always kept well informed. Definitely recommend this law firm to anyone seeking compensation lawyers. I really appreciate and thank Matthew and his wonderful team for their... incredible and sincere hard work they have put in for my case in the last couple of years. My family and I are blessed and very satisfied with our outcome. God Bless you Matthew Garling and your team.read more

Mark W.

10:50 17 Sep 25

Garling and Co. are an exceptional outfit. Matthew Garling is a talented lawyer and supported and surrounded by a great team of people including Allison Luck and others. What made Matthew... particularly impressive with my case were his ability to communicate complex legal processes and simplify options for the next steps, his genuine interest in the law, and his passion to seek appropriate compensation on my behalf. He was not ready to settle my case until I was ready to settle the case. I am very grateful to have had Garling and Co. 'in my corner' and would not hesitate to recommend this business to others.read more

Elyce

22:22 06 Sep 25

I never imagined this chapter would close, but it finally has.I cannot thank Joelle enough for the incredible support she gave me during one of the most challenging times in my life.Her... professionalism and genuine care throughout my claim process exceeded all my expectations.Whenever I contacted Garling and Co to speak with Joelle, I was assisted by Lynn. She was always polite, clear, and concise, and consistently showed empathy whenever I called or emailed.read more

Anonymous 1.

22:02 04 Sep 25

I was referred to Garling & Co Lawyers, after previously retaining another law firm who failed to progress my matter for a period verging on three years.This was extremely frustrating and damaging,... causing me a lot of unnecessary stress and unreasonable delays. After my first conference with Matthew, he understood the challenges that I had faced and that I wanted to resolve my matter with the defendant reasonably and in a timely manner.My matter was resolved at mediation and during the process, Matthew and Dallas Morgan (barrister), professionally communicated the procedure to me and they negotiated a reasonable settlement, that I was comfortable in accepting.Thank you to Matthew and Allison for being patient with me during the most challenging time of my life. I can now move on with my life and heal. Had I not retained Garling & Co Lawyers, I highly doubt my matter would ever have been resolved.read more

Sammy R.

01:07 04 Sep 25

Garling and Co have been the best lawyers. Kerry and Matthew have worked and been working on my case for a long time now. They have worked so hard and fought for my case every step of the way. They... are highly experienced in what they do, and are compassionate at the same time. I highly recommend this firm. My life changed in an instant when I was hit by a car, I will be forever grateful for the help they've given me. 10/10read more

Donelle L.

20:37 11 Aug 25

So very happy with the service Garling has provided with both of my claims from the start to the end cannot thank them enough Mathew and the team are the best

Rachel J

01:46 09 Aug 25

The level of service that Garling & Co provides is truely unmatched.Thank you to both Matthew and Allison for your professionalism & dedication throughout my journey of being a client.Matthew... provided me with genuine, factual and straightforward advice throughout the process and this made things easy to understand and put any uncertainty I had to rest. A complicated process ran smoothly and I always felt supported, knew where things were at and that I was in good hands.The communication at Garling & Co is exceptional. Every question I had, whether by email or phone was responded to in a timely manner and at every stage I was confident Matthew would be guiding me through the next steps - which he did, until my case was finalised.Thank you for upholding clients dignity and respect, these are values people like me need in such critical times of their lives. As a client, it is clear these values shine through. You provided me with a safe space where I was able to focus on my day to day challenges caused by my injuries, while you took care of the legal aspect on my behalf.Lastly, I’m grateful for your commitment to the work that you do and the care that you provide to people who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances beyond their control. And thank you so much for the very positive outcome that I received.read more

Ros P.

07:12 29 Jun 25

Staff polite, clear and concise. Explained well in a logistical manner. Overall a great service.