What to do if you've been injured at work?

The Process

As soon as possible within 30 days after you have had an accident or sustained an injury you consider is work related, regardless of the type of occupation, you should report it to your employer. You must then complete a Work Cover claim form and attend your medical practitioner and obtain getting a Work Cover medical certificate to include with the completed form.

Be sure to make and retain copies of both the claim form and the medical certificate before you give the originals to your employer.

WHEN CAN YOU CLAIM WORKERS COMPENSATION?
If you have sustained a workplace injury or contracted an illness at work, you may be entitled to a range of benefits and compensation under the Workers Compensation Scheme.

These benefits may include:
Weekly payments
- Medical and associated expenses
- A lump sum payment in some circumstances
- Damages for pain, suffering and economic loss, for a "serious injury"

You may be able to claim workers compensation if:
•You've had an accident at or as a result of work (which may include injuries sustained during a recess, such as lunchtime or morning and afternoon breaks)
•A pre-existing injury or illness worsens in the workplace.

Workers’ compensation covers reasonable expenses including medical, personal, and occupational and rehabilitation expenses—and potentially more. As long as there is a relationship between your employment and the injury or illness, you may be able to claim compensation.

DID YOU KNOW?
The Workers' compensation schemes include part-time and casual workers and may include subcontractors under certain circumstances- we can discuss these.


If you have suffered a work related injury, you can contact me to arrange for a FREE no obligation meeting to discuss your situation and your entitlements.

Free initial consultation

Call me on

0438 372221 or (03) 9401 4410

Location

765 High St, EPPING Victoria

Email

michael@memlaw.com.au