Workers Compensation South Australia (SA)
What is Workers Compensation?
If you are injured in South Australia, you may be entitled to lodge a workers compensation claim under the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 1986. This scheme is designed to assist workers and ensure they receive medical care and support following their injuries.
Under your workers compensation insurance you are covered whilst at work, or travelling in connection with your work duties.
When Can I Claim?Time limits apply with respect to workers compensation claims in South Australia. You have six (6) months from the date on which you sustained the injury or contracted the disease.
It may be possible to apply for time extensions - if you have sustained injury at work and you may not be within these time limits - contact Legal Injury today to discuss your options.
How Can I Claim?If you are injured at work, you should advise your employer as soon as possible and lodge a claim with your employers insurer. You will need to obtain medical support from your doctor that shows your injuries are work related.
Once you have lodged a claim, you may be entitled to -- Reasonable medical expenses
- Reasonable rehabilitation expenses, such as physiotherapy or chiropractic
- Loss of earnings
- Reasonable funeral expenses
- Lump Sum entitlements
If you have sustained a permanent injury you could be entitled to lump sum compensation, irrespective of fault or responsibility. You should contact Legal Injury today for advice on your particular circumstances and entitlements.
If the injury was sustained as a result of negligence of your employer or another party you may be able to pursue a claim in common law, although there are thresholds and time limits to be considered. You should contact Legal Injury for advice on your situation today.
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