Have you been injured at work? You may be entitled to apply for workers’ compensation benefits.
Who is entitled to workers’ compensation?
You will be entitled to claim for workers’ compensation benefits if:-
- you are a worker within the meaning of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, including contractors in some situations;
- you sustain injury during the course of work;
- the injury occurred in Queensland or the location of employment is within Queensland; and
- you are a subcontractor, and you have a workers’ compensation insurance policy.
What injuries can you claim for?
The types of injuries that you may claim for include:-
- injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents which happen while you are on your way to and from work, regardless of whose fault; and
- diseases, physical and psychological injury, and aggravation of health status which are due to your accident.
How much will you be paid if the claim is approved?
You are entitled to “Weekly Payments”. The information below will give you an indication of what WorkCover may pay you following the initial payment:
- For the first 26 weeks following injury usually 85% of your normal earnings; and
- After the first 26 weeks up to 2 years following injury usually 75% of your normal earnings.
After 2 years the payments are significantly reduced, however in some circumstances the payments may remain at 75%.
If you need assistance with your WorkCover claim, contact one of our compensation lawyers on 1300 285 888.
