If a worker has suffered from a disease where his or her work has contributed to or aggravated the condition, for example industrial deafness or chemical induced asthma, or where there has been a recurrence of a previous injury. Payments of compensation for aggravation of an injury are only payable for the portion of the injury that was sustained as a result of the employment. Benefits are payable if the injury was sustained during a break at work or on a prescribed journey. A lump sum to be determined by the Compensation Court by way of compensation for pain and suffering. Time limits apply to making a claim so you must report the injury as soon as possible to someone in authority at your place of work.
Every work place is required to keep a register of injuries.
A writing-up of your injury in the register is sufficient notice of injury. A claim form should be obtained from your employer or from your employer's insurer. The form should be completed and given to your employer together with supporting medical certificates on the specified WorkCover Authority forms. Your employer must forward your claim and medical certificates and other documents to the insurance company within seven days. The insurance company will then assess the claim and make a decision on whether to accept or deny liability.