List of Questions | Workforce Legal

Set out below are the topics of frequently asked questions about WorkCover in Victoria. The answers provide general information only and are not a substitute for individual legal advice. The answers are only relevant to the Victorian WorkCover scheme, and do not apply to WorkCover schemes in other states. If you require individual advice or require information about WorkCover and/or entitlements in other states phone WORKFORCE LEGAL on 1800 134 204 for assistance.

What is WorkCover?

Who is covered by WorkCover

Which "Self Employed" Workers are covered?

What is covered?

What type of diseases are covered?

Can I make a claim for stress?

Am I covered travelling to and from work?

What does WorkCover provide?

Can I sue for damages?

Are there time limits under WorkCover?

Will I have to attend medical examinations?

What must I prove in a claim for damages?

When can I claim economic loss damages in a common law claim?

How are damages calculated?

What lump sums are available for permanent impairment?

I was injured at work - what should I do?

Will WorkCover ask me to make a statement about my injury?

Should I make/give a statement to WorkCover about my injury?

Will WorkCover try to film me?

What should I do if I think I am being filmed?

What medical treatment is paid under WorkCover?

WorkCover has terminated my medical treatment, what should I do?

What weekly payments will I receive?

My weekly payment rate does not seem correct, what should I do?

How are disputes with WorkCover resolved?

The conciliator in my case has made a direction, what does this mean?

I have been served with court papers seeking a 'revocation of the direction' what does this mean?

Will I be liable for legal costs for this revocation hearing?

Can legal papers for the "revocation" case be served on a lawyer?

Can I refer my claim to a Medical Panel?

Should I seek for my dispute to go to a Medical Panel?

What will happen when I attend the Medical Panel?

Can I appeal the decision of a Medical Panel?

What happens if I cannot return to my old job?

Can I be sacked while on WorkCover?

Can I claim for a work caused death?

What compensation is paid in cases of death?

Does my weekly payment include my employer's contribution to my superannuation fund?

Does my employer have to continue to contribute to my superannuation fund whilst I am off work?

Can I obtain a superannuation pension, whilst I am receiving WorkCover weekly benefits?

Can I obtain a superannuation lump sum, whilst I am receiving WorkCover?

Can I claim under my income protection or superannuation disability policy whilst on WorkCover?

Is there any way I can claim for my lost superannuation benefits because of my injury?

If you require individual advice or require information about WorkCover, entitlements in other states phone WORKFORCE LEGAL on 1800 134 204 for assistance.