Workers Compensation Tasmania (TAS)

What is Workers Compensation?

If you are injured at work in Tasmania, either on your journey to or from work or whilst at work, you may be entitled to compensation under the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 1988.

Whether you are at fault or not is irrelevant, as the Workers Compensation scheme is set up assist workers on a 'no fault' basis.

When Can I Claim?

You are able to make a claim when you have sustained an injury at work and you are considered to be a worker.

In order to be determined a worker you must work under a contract of service or a contract of training with the employer.

You may be able to claim if you sustain a personal injury whilst at work, or contract a work related disease whilst at work, on your way to or from work or work related training.

How Do I Claim?

You must lodge a claim as soon as is reasonably possible after sustaining the work related injury.

You must advise your employer as soon as possible of the injury. In the event you voluntarily leave your employment in which you sustained the injury, you must advise the employer within six (6) months of leaving the employment.

In the event of physical injury, an injury compensation claim must be made to the relevant workers compensation insurer within six (6) months of the date of the injury. In the event of a fatal injury, a claim must be lodged by the dependents within six (6) months of the death.

Time extensions may be possible in some circumstances and the staff at Legal Injury are happy to discuss your options with you - contact Legal Injury today!

You may be entitled to -

Lump Sum for Permanent Impairment
- you may be entitled to this in the event of total or partial permanent impairment
- weekly payments
Reasonable medical expenses
- this can be paid up to ten (10) years from the date of the incident
- hospital
- ambulance
- doctors expenses
- surgery
Reasonable Rehabilitation expenses
- this can be paid up to ten (10) years from the date of the incident
- physiotherapy
- training or retraining
- counseling
Reasonable Travel expenses

Lump sum Compensation

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.

Contact Legal Injury today for FREE assistance and advice on your particular matter.

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