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Category: Worker's Compensation Comcare
Comcare keeps sending me to different doctors for assessment of my injury - can they do that?
Comcare can require more than one independent medical exam, but not unlimited ones. Find out when extra exams are allowed and what rights you have.
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Comcare reconsideration deadline: how a two-year delay cost an injured worker his claim
The ART has refused an extension of time for an injured Commonwealth Bank employee who waited two years to request a Comcare reconsideration. Find out what the Darjani decision means for the 30-day deadline and how to protect your claim.
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My Comcare claim has been rejected because I didn’t give my employer adequate notice in writing of my injury - what can I do?
If your Comcare claim has been rejected because you didn't give timely written notice of your injury, this doesn't have to be the end of the road.
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Comcare lump sum payments: what injured workers need to know
Unlike some state-based workers' compensation schemes (Queensland is one example), the Comcare scheme requires injured workers to make a separate application if they want to be paid a lump sum, in addition to their standard weekly benefits and medical or rehabilitation expenses.
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Compensation options for workplace sexual harassment or assault QLD
Workplace sexual harassment or assault can cause serious psychological, emotional and financial harm. In Queensland, there are several legal pathways which allow victims to seek compensation, depending on the nature of the conduct, its connection to work and the impact on health and employment.
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Can you sue your employer after a Comcare claim is accepted?
If Comcare has accepted your workers’ compensation claim, you may be wondering whether you can also sue your employer for negligence.
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Workers’ compensation claims for skin cancer and other workplace cancers
In many cases, a cancer diagnosis can be linked to work conditions, allowing workers to access compensation for treatment, time off work and other expenses. This article explains when cancer can be considered a work-related injury, the types of cancers commonly linked to workplace exposure and how workers’ compensation claims are assessed.
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Comcare medical examinations: your rights and obligations
Independent medical examinations (IMEs)in Comcare claims can affect liability decisions, treatment approvals and the nature and extent of your weekly payments. This guide explains your rights and obligations so you can approach an exam with confidence and avoid unnecessary delays.
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Permanent impairment compensation under Comcare - things you should know
If you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness under the Comcare workers’ compensation scheme, you may be eligible for lump sum compensation due to permanent impairment.
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Comcare Claims for Aggravation of Degenerative Condition
If you have an accepted Comcare workers’ compensation claim as an aggravation of a medical condition related to degeneration, you may have questions about what this means for your entitlements, medical treatment, and future work capacity.
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Case review: Comcare ordered to pay for massage treatment for injured worker
In this Comcare workers’ compensation case, we look at a decision of the Administrative Review Tribunal to set aside a decision of Comcare Australia to cease payments to the injured worker, Dr Kumar, for continued massage therapy.
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Psychological injury claims under the Comcare workers’ compensation scheme
This blog looks at how the Comcare workers’ compensation scheme deals with claims by workers who suffer from mental and psychological injuries. But what exactly constitutes a "mental injury" for the purposes of Comcare?
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