Some common types of injury for police officers, paramedics and firefighters include:

​

• PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder caused life threatening incidents or witnessing traumatic incidents and their aftermath.

• Psychological injuries caused by unreasonable working conditions, bullying by managers or peers, physical and verbal abuse.

• Physical injuries from assaults

• Back and hip injuries from the weight or design of equipment or appointments

• Motor vehicle accidents on duty 

• Injuries from heavy lifting or other physical exertion, often to the back, neck and shoulders

• Smoke inhalation

• Exposure to toxins and carcinogens

• Injury to the feet, knees, hips and back from standing or walking for long periods of time

• Hearing loss from noise exposure

If you have suffered an injury at work you may be able to claim Workers Compensation benefits including compensation for loss of wages, medical expenses, lump sum compensation, pain and suffering and domestic assistance. 

 

If your employer was at fault, you may also be able to claim damages.

​

Families of police officers, paramedics and firefighters who die as a result of a work injury (physical or psychological) can also claim death benefits including funeral expenses, weekly payments for dependent children and a lump sum.

​

At Mortimer Fox Lawyers we understand your claim is important and you can expect personal service from an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law at every step of the way.  

​

It will never cost you any money to bring a claim for a statutory workers compensation benefits in NSW.  We operate on a no-win no-fee basis and recover our costs from the insurer at the end of your case.  Unlike many other personal injury firms, we also fund disbursements at no extra cost to you.

​

For damages claims, we act on a no-win/no fee basis.  If your claim is successful we will charge you fixed fees which we will disclose before the claim is commenced.  

​

Your union or association may recommend out-of-town lawyers but we can offer the same skills, experience and benefits to you locally at a more reasonable price.

​

For Police Officers, we are experienced in both pre-88 and post-1988 claims.

​

Find out more about the benefits payable:

​​

• Lump sum compensation

• Weekly payments

• Medical expenses

  • Assistance Dog Treatment for PTSD

• Domestic Assistance

​