When is it too late to claim WorkCover?
If you have been injured at work but delayed making a WorkCover claim it may not be too late to do so. While it is
claims.
How to make a lump sum impairment claim under WorkCover
Many injured workers are unaware they may have a claim for a lump sum compensation payment for permanent impairment under WorkCover (the WIRC Act 2013).
Can employer’s pay workers’ compensation without WorkCover?
I recently spoke with a new client who had sustained a shoulder injury at work. He was getting his medical and like expenses paid by
What happens to your job while you’re on WorkCover?
The question of what happens to your job when you’re on WorkCover is a common one. It is complex as it involves not only WorkCover
WorkCover, TAC and Centrelink
Unfortunately for some of our clients, and injured people in general, by the time they receive a lump sum settlement in their claim, they have
Total and Permanent Disability claims. You must meet the definition
People who are unable to work due to physical or mental incapacity or illness may be able to access insurance entitlements attached to their superannuation
Why do lawyers want my medical records?
Anyone who has been injured and is seeking compensation should be asked by their lawyer to sign authorities enabling the lawyer to obtain full copies
Can you claim TPD whilst on WorkCover?
Regular readers of our blog will know that anyone who suffers an incapacity for work as a result of work-related injury will be entitled to
If I am paid cash in hand, am I covered by WorkCover if injured?
Many people who are paid cash in hand while working and are then injured ask me if they are still covered by WorkCover. The short
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