Workers Compensation Entitlements
You should begin receiving compensation payments shortly after your employer files your claim with the Insurance Company.
The payments should cover medical expenses (including transport to your medical facility), rehabilitation expenses, and loss of earnings (up to 85% of average weekly wage total).For permanent injuries, you may be able to receive an additional lump sum compensation. If the Insurer does not begin payments right away, or needs time to decide on the payments, the Workers Compensation Commission (the Court in the New South Wales Justice System that makes decisions on Workers Compensation claims) can order weekly Interim Payment for up to $5,000.
If you have been injured as a result of an accident at your workplace, or travelling to, from or for work, Stacks/Compensation can help you with your Workers Compensation claim.
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