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Under the South Australian Return to Work Act 2014 there are two types of lump sum payments – section 58 for non-economic loss (loss of function) and section 56 for economic loss. If you’ve suffered a physical injury which is the subject of an accepted workers compensation claim, then you may be eligible for a section 56...
Read moreWhat is a ‘Whole Person Impairment (WPI) Assessment’? If you have a permanent impairment that resulted from a work injury, you may be eligible for a Whole Person Impairment Assessment. The Whole Person Impairment Assessment will determine whether: you are entitled to weekly payments after two years of incapacity; you...
Read moreIf you have an accepted workers compensation claim in South Australia, then you may be able to negotiate a redemption of your entitlements to weekly payments and/or medical expenses. The big question is, should you accept a redemption payment, and what are the key considerations? The biggest thing to consider is whether or not...
Read moreIf you are in South Australia, and have been assessed as a seriously injured worker as a result of a physical work injury, then these changes may impact you. A significant change has come into effect as at 17 October 2022 which provides seriously injured workers in South Australia the ability to elect a lump sum payment for...
Read moreHow does a work injury cause stress? A work injury can be extremely stressful for an injured worker. Not only does a worker have to deal with the pain of their injury which at times can be chronic, they often have to attend multiple medical providers on a regular basis to assist with their recovery. A worker may often feel...
Read moreOn 2 June 2022, the South Australian Government tabled proposed changes in Parliament to the Return to Work Act 2014 in the form of the Return to Work (Permanent Impairment Assessment) Amendment Bill 2022. The changes are set to benefit employers by keeping down employers’ workers compensation premiums at the expense of...
Read moreWe are often contacted by people who are surprised by a decision made by the case managers handling their workers compensation claim. Whilst it may seem final, you are able to challenge a decision made by your case manager – however it is not straightforward or an easy process. How do I dispute a decision? The process...
Read moreMaking a Comcare claim for a work injury can be a daunting process – but if the claim is rejected, it can be even more overwhelming and stressful. It is critical to know that if your claim is rejected there are steps that can be taken to challenge this. Legal assistance is crucial to ensure the best outcome possible.
Read moreWhat is CRPS? Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a broad term to describe excess and prolonged pain and inflammation that can follow an injury to an arm, hand, leg or foot. The pain can be excruciating, even for something as mild as a gentle touch. Other symptoms include changes in skin colour, sweating, temperature...
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