Injured at work and struggling with WorkCover? We help you claim what you're entitled to — weekly payments, medical expenses and lump-sum compensation — and fight rejected claims.
WorkCover is Victoria's workplace injury compensation scheme. If you've been injured at work — physically or psychologically — you may be entitled to weekly payments, medical and like expenses, and lump-sum compensation for permanent impairment.
Insurers don't always get it right. We help you lodge your claim properly, and we challenge decisions where your entitlements have been denied or cut off.
We review what happened and explain what you may be entitled to — at no cost.
We make sure your claim is lodged correctly, or step in where it's been handled badly.
If payments are denied or cut off, we dispute the insurer's decision on your behalf.
Where injuries are serious, we advise on lump-sum and common-law damages.
A WorkCover claim can involve several layers - weekly payments while you can't work, medical and 'like' expenses, a lump sum for permanent impairment, and, where your employer was negligent and the injury is serious, a common-law damages claim. Insurers won't always tell you about every entitlement, and payments are often cut off too early. We make sure nothing you're owed is left on the table.
We act for injured workers across Melbourne's north. Because a WorkCover claim is largely advice, evidence-gathering and correspondence, you don't need to come in - we offer online consultations by phone or video so you can get help while you recover.
Potentially weekly payments while you can't work, medical and like expenses, and lump-sum compensation for permanent impairment. We'll assess your situation.
Often yes. Rejected and terminated claims can be disputed. We review the decision and advise on your options.
No — the initial claim assessment is free and without obligation. We explain any costs before proceeding.
Psychological injuries arising from work can be claimable. These claims need careful handling and we can guide you.
The first assessment is free, and many WorkCover disputes are run at no up-front cost, with costs often recovered from the insurer or dealt with at the end. We set out exactly how costs work before doing any further work.
It is unlawful for an employer to dismiss you because you've made a legitimate WorkCover claim. If you're being pressured or treated unfairly for claiming, tell us - you have protections.
You can still claim. WorkCover covers gradual-onset injuries - such as back, joint or repetitive-strain injuries, and work-related psychological injury - not just one-off accidents. These claims need careful medical evidence, which we help organise.
If your work injury is serious and your employer was negligent, you may be able to pursue a common-law claim for lump-sum damages on top of your standard WorkCover benefits. We advise whether your injury is likely to qualify.
Waters & Co helps Epping workers claim what they're owed — free first assessment.
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