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Thank you so much for your assistance. Thank you for getting the extra money and for making what we thought would be a difficult task, easy! JA
I am very pleased at the result, and the way the whole claim was processed by all of you. I will have no hesitation whatsoever in the future to recommending ALC Lawyers to anyone I know who may become injured during work, or to anyone in general conversation if they are looking for a decent firm to represent them in any Personal Injury claim. Again, thank you very much. John
Thank you for your diligence and expertise in this matter, it is great to finally have closure in this area. I would also like to especially thank Heather for help patience and understanding through the whole process, I believe she is a real asset to your company. Thanks again and I hope your business prospers beyond your wildest expectations. Greg
Workers Compensation Claims - NT
What is Workers Compensation?
If you are injured while at work, or whilst on your journey to or from work and the incident does not involve motor vehicles, you may be able to make a claim.
If you are injured on your journey to or from work, and the incident involves a motor vehicle accident, you are not entitled to make a claim under the Work Health Act. You may still be entitled to compensation and benefits; however these are only available under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act. For free legal advice you can call 1300 136 726.
When Can I Claim?
If you sustain an injury which you believe is a work related injury, you must advise your employer as soon as possible. You can do this either in writing or verbally. There are time limits in place, you only have up to 6 months to lodge your workers compensation claim for injury or disease from when you first became aware of the injury or disease. It is possible to lodge a compensation claim after the 6 month period, however you will need to provide reasons as to why the claim was not lodged within the time period and each claim is considered individually.
How do I claim?
Advise your employer as soon as possible and lodge your workers compensation claim within the 6 month period.
After you have lodged this claim, you may be entitled to -
- Reasonable medical expenses
- Reasonable rehabilitation expenses
- Reasonable pharmaceutical benefits
- Reasonable traveling expenses which were incurred whilst traveling to attend treatment of hospitalization.
- Loss of earnings
- Lump Sum Payment
Permanent Impairment
Under the Northern Territory's Work Health Act, if you sustain a work related injury and are then left with a permanent impairment, you may be entitled to a lump sum NT compensation claim payout for this permanent impairment. If you believe your injury to be permanent, you will then be assessed for percentage impairment by a medical professional.
Common Law
Presently there are no common law (negligence) claims in the Northern Territory for ‘workers’ who are injured as a result of employer’s negligence. However there can sometimes be a ‘commutation’ under the Work Health Act which is a further lump sum if:
- The medical condition is stable
- The rehabilitation program is completed
- You are only partially fit for work (if totally unfit for employment commutation can not apply)
- You have received financial advice on how to manage the lump sum
If you are an ‘independent contractor’ and not an employee a common law claim may be possible, this is a legal issue and ALC should be consulted for advice in this respect.
Contact Aussie Law Consultants for FREE LEGAL ADVICE to find out your potential compensation entitlements. Remember time limits may apply so contact us on 1300 13 67 26 or complete the FREE CASE REVIEW.
Nothing in this website should be construed as legal advice and is simply general introductory information. Please contact ALC Lawyers for advice specific to your circumstances.
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