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).
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Not all WorkCover lump sum payments are the same
Impairment versus Common Law claims If you are an injured worker lodging a compensation claim for a work-related injury, you need to understand that there
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