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Legal Forums » Workers Compensation Law Forum » What is an injured worker entitled to?
Started Jan 05 2013, 18:41
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Jan 05 2013, 18:41
• Income replacement while they are recovering from their injury. This is the most expensive part of compensation, accounting for more than half of scheme costs.
• Medical treatment is usually reimbursed. This includes medical, ambulance and other related medical costs, household help, aids and appliances, etc.
• Return to work plans, involving work-related rehabilitation, modification of workplaces and work duties usually involve a third party such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and sometimes vocational retraining programs.
• Death benefits including special provisions for children and funeral costs.
• Lump sum compensation for permanent impairment including loss of limb, loss of function (eyes and ears), loss of body function such as walking, loss of amenity of life, disfigurement, reduction in life expectancy and pain and suffering.
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