WorkCover Information Guide (PDF)

This comprehensive 8-page guide from Arnold Dallas McPherson explains your rights and entitlements if you’ve been injured at work in Victoria.

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WorkCover Information Guide

This guide covers everything from lodging a WorkCover claim, medical and weekly payments, to making lump-sum and common law compensation claims. It also explains key definitions, timeframes, and the role of legal assistance.

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What you’ll learn:

  • How and when to notify your employer and submit a claim form.

  • What benefits you may be entitled to: medical, rehabilitation, home-help and travel expenses.

  • Weekly payments rules: rate, duration, and what happens if your injury is permanent.

  • Impairment benefit claims: eligibility, assessment, and timelines.

  • Common Law claims: requirements for “serious injury”, proving fault, and how to proceed.

  • What to do if your claim is rejected or you disagree with an insurer’s decision.

Who it’s for:
Workers in Victoria who have experienced a workplace injury and want to understand their rights, what compensation they might receive, and how the legal process works.

File type and size

PDF, ~901 KB

Document length

8 Pages

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