Anna Richardson, an Administrative Coordinator, sustained significant crush injuries at work on 28/7/16 when heavy sheets of glass weighing around 500kg fell onto her. She suffered from an adjustment disorder and mixed and depressed mood, which impacted her ability to return to her sedentary full-time work. Despite efforts to return to normal duties, she struggled with ongoing symptoms.
It is crucial to notify your employer about the work-related injury as soon as possible. The next formal step is to complete an Incident Report with your employer.
See a doctor to check your work-related injury and obtain a Workers’ Compensation Medical Certificate. If your employer sends you to their doctor, consider also seeing your own GP.
The doctor who sees you may lodge a workers compensation claim on your behalf. If this doesn’t happen, head to the WorkSafe website and lodge an online application for WorkCover claims.
After obtaining your Workers’ Compensation Medical Certificate and lodging your application for a WorkCover claim, WorkCover will send copies of these to your employer.
Settlement Details: Settled for $150,000 plus costs, reflecting the serious nature of her injuries and the impact on her career and personal well-being. The settlement also accounted for a significant refund to WCQ, highlighting the complexity of the case.
Closing Remarks: This case underscores the importance of workplace safety and proper handling of injury claims to ensure that injured workers receive the compensation they deserve.
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