How to make a WorkCover claim?

1. The injury must be reported to your employer generally within 30 days.

2. If appropriate seek medical treatment as soon as possible and provide the doctor with accurate details.

3. Lodge a WorkCover Claim form with your employer as soon as possible after injury. Claim forms can be obtained from your employer, a post office or Galbally & O’Bryan. A WorkCover medical certificate from your doctor must be lodged if you are claiming weekly payments for time off work.

4. Your employer has up to 10 days to forward the Claim to their Insurer, who then has a further 28 days to accept or reject the Claim. If no decision is made within 38 days, or the Claim is rejected, you should seek legal advice.

How Galbally & O’Bryan can help with your WorkCover claim?

We aim to help you obtain proper and just compensation by:

• Advising on your rights and entitlements.

• Obtaining medical reports from doctors as needed so you can get paid appropriate WorkCover benefits.

• Reviewing decisions of the WorkCover Insurer on your claim and helping you dispute any incorrect decisions.

• Applying to the WorkCover Insurer for an impairment lump sum benefit.

• Advising and if appropriate applying for a serious injury certificate and common law damages.