All about the WorkCover Worker's Response Form A worker's response form is a single page form that the WorkCover Insurer will send to you if you pursue an impairment benefit lump sum claim. The worker's response form provides the insurer with your written instructions...
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...
How long after a work related accident can you sue? (Vic) Let’s start with this – you can make a claim for WorkCover compensation (medical expenses and weekly payments) as soon as you're injured. Now if we move on to lump sums, the timing of when you can “sue” becomes...
Can I claim an impairment benefit and compensation for pain and suffering? The short answer is that yes, in many cases you are able to claim an impairment benefit lump sum as well as further compensation pain and suffering. However, to properly answer this question we...
How long does a WorkCover claim take? In order to answer this question properly, we need to look at the different parts that make up a WorkCover claim. The first thing we need to look at is how long it takes for a WorkCover claim to be processed after it has been...
WorkCover payout examples (Vic) Below are some WorkCover payout examples. You can use these examples to get an idea as to what you may be entitled to. Keep in mind that the WorkCover payout examples below are just that - they're examples for illustrative purposes....
All about duty of care in Victoria.Duty of care meaning A duty of care is a legal obligation to avoid doing something or failing to do something, that could possibly lead to the harm of another person. It’s a legal obligation that we all have to take reasonable steps...
