Thomas Wright, a delivery driver, was involved in a workplace incident at Sunnybank Plaza, Sunnybank, where he sustained shoulder injuries while handling cold shipment goods. During his routine duties, he was pulling loaded crates towards himself to load onto a trolley when the injury occurred.
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.
Thomas accepted the defendant’s written final offer, concluding the case without further disputes.
Settlement Details: Settled for $103,075.50, inclusive of a WCQ refund, effectively compensating for the injuries sustained.
Closing Remarks: This case highlights the importance of proper safety procedures and ergonomics in the workplace to prevent similar incidents. It also underscores the need for timely legal and medical intervention to ensure fair compensation for injured workers.
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