20 Get in Touch SARAH HUNT Workers Compensation Expert | NSW Shine Lawyers 1800 560 759 GLEN NORTHWAY Workers Compensation Expert | VIC Shine Lawyers 1800 560 759 What's Workers Compensation? Think of workers compensation as a safety net. If you're injured while working, this insurance helps cover your costs and lost wages. Employers have a duty to keep their workers safe, but accidents can happen, and that's where workers compensation steps in. What Can You Get with Workers Compensation? If you get hurt and make a claim, workers compensation can help you with: Medical Bills: This includes doctor visits, treatments, and any medicine or therapy you might need. Lost Wages: If you need to take time off work because of your injury, you can get some of your wages covered. When to Make a Claim If you get hurt, it's crucial to act quickly. There's a set time to place a claim, and it's different depending on where you live. As a rule, it's best to start the process as soon as you can. Got Hurt at Work? Here's What to Do: 1. Tell Your Manager: Let your employer know right away if you get hurt. Make a note of when and how you told them. 2. See a Doctor: Go to your doctor and explain how you got hurt at work. 3. Submit Your Claim: Hand in your workers compensation paperwork to your employer. Some places might also want you to tell the insurance company. 4. Get Legal Advice if Needed: If there's a problem with your claim, don’t worry. Talk to a lawyer who can help guide you on what to do next. Need Legal Help? Shine Lawyers is here to help. We’re proud supporters of the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union and it’s members. If you've been hurt call Shine Lawyers to talk about what happened. If you’re in Queensland, you can chat with Sciaccas Lawyers*. JASON MCAULAY Special Counsel - Workers Compensation | QLD Sciaccas Lawyers 1800 658 525 *Shine Lawyers and Sciaccas Lawyers are proud members of the Shine Justice Group. Remember, if you get hurt at work, there's help available. Don't be afraid to reach out for help. WORKPLACE INJURY? ALL ABOUT WORKERS COMPENSATION Ever thought about what you'd do if you got hurt at work? It might sound scary, but there's a system in place to help you. It's called workers compensation, and it’s there to support you if you get injured on the job.
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