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Category: Workers Compensation
WorkCover claims and how to complete a Worker’s Injury Claim Form
The starting point for any WorkCover claim is the Workers’ Injury Claim form. The claim form is a crucial part of the evidence surrounding your claim. To give your WorkCover claim every chance of success, it is important that the Workers’ Injury Claim Form is completed correctly.
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WCIRS appeals for disputed WorkCover claims unresolved at conciliation
If your WorkCover claim is rejected or you have another dispute regarding your claim, you can attend conciliation with the Workplace Injury Commission. If, after attending conciliation, your matter remains unresolved, you may be able to challenge the decision through the Victorian WorkCover Compensation Independent Review Service.
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WorkCover weekly payments – a comprehensive guide
If you’re unable to work due to a workplace injury and your WorkCover claim is accepted, you will receive weekly payments of compensation. Weekly payments take the place of wages and are crucial to provide financial security to you and your family.
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WorkCover death benefit claims
After the death of a worker in a workplace accident, eligible dependants will be entitled to a range of benefits and compensation.
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Compensation if injured at the work Christmas party
Office Christmas parties or other work sanctioned events can be found to be an extension of an employee's role. Therefore, if you are injured at your work Christmas party or another work event, you may be able to claim compensation.
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How to prepare for your personal injury court case
Our helpful guide with tips and insights about what you can expect when your personal injury claim is disputed and you end up in court, and how best to prepare yourself.
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Resolving a WorkCover dispute through arbitration
From 1 Sept 2022, injured workers now have arbitration options to obtain a final result in a WorkCover dispute if not resolved at conciliation.
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WorkCover lump sum compensation for permanent impairment
If your worker's compensation injury becomes permanent, you may be entitled to lump sum compensation known as an impairment benefit.
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WorkCover and mental health claims for psychological injury
We explore your options to lodge a WorkCover claim for compensation and other benefits, due to your psychological injury at work.
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WorkCover and other compensation options after adverse reaction to a mandated COVID-19 vaccine
Unfortunately, some workers have sustained an adverse reaction to a mandated Covid-19 vaccine. In this article, we explore the compensation options available to those workers.
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WorkCover common law claims and applications for a serious injury certificate
One of the criteria to be eligible to apply for WorkCover common law damages is to meet the “serious injury” definition. In this article, we look at the definition and the process for lodging a serious injury application.
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Can I review a decision made by WorkCover?
Sometimes, you will disagree with the decisions that the WorkCover insurer makes about your claim. In this blog, we explore your options to dispute or appeal that decision.
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