Your WorkCover claim will be finalised by WorkCover providing you with a lump sum offer.
Regardless of whether you accept or reject this lump sum offer, your WorkCover claim will be taken to have been finalised 28 days after you receive the offer. Once the claim has been finalised, you will never be entitled to recover further benefits of any kind from WorkCover in relation to your injuries, even if you need time off work or further treatment in the future.
If you decide to accept WorkCover’s lump sum offer, that decision is final. If you accept the offer, you will not be entitled to claim damages for your injuries unless WorkCover has assessed your impairment at 20% or more.
It is essential that every person who receives a lump sum offer from WorkCover seek advice from a lawyer before accepting or rejecting the offer.
Often, on the basis of a Doctor’s assessment, WorkCover will determine that you have been left with no permanent impairment (an impairment rating of 0%).
You may still be entitled to recover damages even if WorkCover has made you a lump sum offer of $0.00, and if this has happened to you, you should still seek advice from us about your entitlements.
