WORKERS COMPENSATION

Have you been injured at work or during the course of your employment? If so, you may be entitled to receive some compensation.

If you are employed or contracted to undertake work, you may receive compensation for an injury or illness that occurred at work or is related to work. It is not necessary to prove that someone was at fault.

In some situations it may be possible to make a claim for an injury at work against a third party if it can be shown that the third party was negligent.

If you do have a claim your solicitor is able to handle the negotiations with your employer, their insurer and if relevant, a third party.

Your capacity to work will be assessed and your solicitor will obtain medical reports from doctors relating to your injury or illness.

WHAT ARE YOU ENTITLED TO CLAIM FOR?

Weekly Payments

If you are unable to undertake your employment duties or unable to perform some of the
tasks that you would normally perform during the course of your employment and your employer is unable to find alternative employment, you are entitled to receive weekly payments.

Medical and Rehabilitation Expenses

These will be paid for by WorkCover on the condition that your medical and rehabilitation expenses are directly related to your injury.

Section 43 Lump Sum Payment of Compensation

If it is determined that your disability is permanent you will be entitled to a lump sum compensation payment depending upon the extent of any permanent disability sustained.

At Georgiadis Lawyers we can provide advice as to whether an offer being made is appropriate and if not, we can handle the dispute process on your behalf.

Section 42 Redemption Settlement

If there is an inability to work in the future, you may be entitled to a redemption settlement which redeems liability of WorkCover.

If you have a claim against a third party you may also be entitled to claim for pain and suffering.