16/10/2026
Back injury at work in WA? Here’s what to do if you can’t return for months.
Jason, a 42-year-old delivery driver in Midland, suffered a serious back injury when a pallet tipped during unloading.
He was rushed to hospital, needed major spinal surgery, and spent over a year off work—rehab, retraining, pain every day.
If you’re facing a severe back injury from work, you may be entitled to weekly payments, surgery, rehab, and return-to-work support under WA workers’ compensation law.
Claim checklist:
1. See a doctor—get a WorkCover WA First Medical Certificate
2. Get scans and specialist referrals
3. Notify your employer in writing
4. Write down exactly how the injury happened
5. Save every receipt—surgery, medication, rehab, travel
Get a free claim check with Foyle Legal. No Win No Fee.
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**This illustration is for general information only, not legal advice.