WorkCover Victoria: Your guide to compensation
Accidents in the workplace can happen when you least expect it. From a slip or fall, to a repetitive strain, many injuries can leave a lasting impact on your life. If you have been injured at work and incurred medical costs or had time off work, you may be entitled to compensation under WorkCover Victoria.
What is WorkCover Victoria?
WorkCover Victoria is the government agency that oversees workplace safety, injury prevention and provides compensation to employees who have sustained injuries and become sick due to their work.
What is considered a workplace injury? How do I know if I qualify for compensation?
A workplace injury is defined as any physical or psychological harm that occurs in the course of employment.
To qualify for compensation under WorkCover Victoria, your injury must be related to your duties or work environment. For example:
- Traumatic Injury: Such as falls, being struck by an object or machinery accidents.
- Musculoskeletal or Repetitive Strain Injury: Including strains and other injuries caused by repetitive motions or poor ergonomics.
- Occupational Diseases: Such as illnesses from exposure to harmful substances, or hearing loss from long-term noise exposure.
- Psychological Illnesses: These include work-related stress and PTSD. There are restrictions around claiming for psychological illnesses including the circumstances in which it occurred and the nature of the injury.
To be eligible for compensation, you must be employed at the time of the injury, the injury or illness must be related to your work, and the injury must be reported to your employer with a claim lodged within the timeframe.
What can I claim?
In Victoria, there are several different entitlements available. These include weekly payments, coverage of medical expenses, impairment benefit and common law claims.
What is the time limit for making a WorkCover claim?
In Victoria, WorkCover claims must be submitted within 30 days of the injury occurring or presenting. For a Common Law claim, you have six years from the injury to seek compensation.
Why choose Maddens Lawyers to help?
Managing work injury claims on your own can sometimes lead to stress and less than full compensation.
Maddens Lawyers are experienced in WorkCover claims and have a history of successful outcomes. We operate on a "no win, no fee" basis so there is no risk in reaching out. Let our experienced team help you navigate the claim's process and secure the compensation you deserve.
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