WorkCover and secondary injuries A WorkCover “secondary injury” is one that is caused by the “primary injury” for which there is an accepted claim by the WorkCover insurer. A person may be entitled to claim no fault WorkCover benefits for a secondary injury, and have...
WorkCover payments and public holidays in Victoria Do you get paid public holidays when on workcover in Victoria? You don’t get paid for public holidays while on WorkCover in the same way that you would if you were not on WorkCover. When on WorkCover, public holidays...
Unable to return to pre injury duties – what you need to know If you are unable to return to pre injury duties after an injury, there are some options open to you. However, what your options are will vary depending upon whether; The injury is work related and...
How to know whether a WorkCover claim has been made You will know a WorkCover claim has been made in Victoria when a workers injury claim form has been completed and lodged, and you have received confirmation of the claim being received by the WorkCover insurance...
Continuation of weekly payments after 130 weeks In most instances, once a person on weekly payments hits the 130 week mark, their payments are likely to be terminated. There are two instances in which a person will be entitled to weekly payments continuing beyond the...
What is the WorkCover serious injury definition? The term ‘serious injury’ as it relates to WorkCover matters in Victoria is defined in the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 and the Accident Compensation Act 1985. The definition of what is a...
Have your WorkCover payments stopped? There are a number of reasons why your WorkCover payments may have stopped. Common reasons are: if you have made a return to full unrestricted work duties, or if you’ve reached the end of the second entitlement period....
WorkCover common law claims for psychological injury If you’ve suffered a psychological injury related to your employment, you may be entitled to pursue a common law claim. In order to succeed in a common law claim for psychological injury, you need to show that you...
How are impairment benefits paid? Impairment benefit lump sums are paid based on a persons whole person impairment rating. A whole person impairment rating is determined by specialised medical assessments. Injuries are assessed in accordance with the American Medical...
WorkCover hearing loss claims in Victoria If you have suffered hearing loss during the course of your employment, you may be entitled to claim WorkCover benefits in Victoria. This page will explore WorkCover hearing loss claims in detail. When did the hearing loss...
IME doctor says I need surgery – what now? Sometimes during a WorkCover matter you’ll be required to see an independent medical examiner (IME). And depending on the nature of your injury, they may recommend in their report that you have surgery. Many...
Why is my IME report taking so long? During a WorkCover matter, you will likely be asked to attend an independent medical examiner or IME. This could be after you’ve lodged your initial claim during the claim determination period, or it could be after you’ve lodged an...
What is WorkCover leave? In Victoria, technically there is nothing called ‘WorkCover leave’. If you are absent from work either on a partial basis or a complete basis because of your work-related injury and you have a WorkCover claim on foot, any time off work is...
WorkCover claim acceptance letter – what does it actually say? Once you’ve lodged a WorkCover claim, the WorkCover insurer will spend some time processing the claim before ultimately making a decision to either accept or reject the claim. If they accept...
What is a genuine dispute certificate? A Genuine Dispute Certificate is a document that certifies that a matter has gone to conciliation but could not resolve by way of the conciliation process. The certificate confirms that the conciliator believes that both parties...
Can you get a loan on WorkCover? Yes, you can get a loan on WorkCover. This includes both home loans and personal loans. However, being on WorkCover may have an impact in relation to your chances of obtaining a loan. Please keep in mind that this page does not...
Can I claim WorkCover during an employment probation period? You can claim WorkCover during an employment probation period in Victoria. This is the case regardless as to whether you are a full-time, part time or casual worker. It’s also the case regardless as to...
Can you claim income protection while on WorkCover? Yes, you can claim income protection insurance while you are on WorkCover. The question is though, is it a good idea? If you are receiving weekly payments from WorkCover, and the income protection relates to your...
When can you claim pain and suffering under a WorkCover claim? There are two points under a WorkCover claim in Victoria where you can claim for pain and suffering. The first is an impairment lump sum claim and the second is a common law claim. An impairment claim in...
Can you withdraw a WorkCover claim? Yes, you can withdraw your WorkCover claim. However, there’s a few things you should keep in mind. The rest of this page will look into how that works and what that actually means. If your claim has just been lodged but not...
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