{"id":2035,"date":"2023-06-09T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T00:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/?p=2035"},"modified":"2023-07-27T11:37:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T01:37:26","slug":"what-counts-as-a-workplace-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/zh\/2023\/06\/09\/what-counts-as-a-workplace-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"What counts as a workplace injury?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Compensation for workplace injuries is intended for individuals who have suffered an injury either <strong>directly from their job<\/strong> or due to a <strong>pre-existing condition aggravated by their work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This compensation covers full-time, part-time, and casual employees, as well as subcontractors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2036\" src=\"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/workers-compensation-questions.jpg\" alt=\"What counts as a workplace injury?\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/workers-compensation-questions.jpg 800w, https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/workers-compensation-questions-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Types of workplace injuries encompass:<\/h2>\n<p>1. Incidents resulting in cuts and lacerations<br \/>\n2. Fractured bones<br \/>\n3. Musculoskeletal injuries<br \/>\n4. Occupational hearing loss<br \/>\n5. Repetitive strain injury (RSI)<br \/>\n6. Harm caused by defective equipment.<\/p>\n<h2>What compensation can you receive from your work injury claim?<\/h2>\n<p>Typically, a workers&#8217; compensation payment provides coverage for the medical costs related to the workplace injury and a weekly portion of your regular earnings.<\/p>\n<p>If the injury renders you unable to work further, you might qualify for a lump sum payment.<\/p>\n<p>If your employer has been negligent, you may be able to make a further claim against them for damages, so it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/zh\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">worth having a chat<\/a> with one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/zh\/about-us\/steve-gething\/\">work injury lawyers<\/a> for more information on what you may be entitled to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Image:<\/strong> Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/ko\/@christopher__burns?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Christopher Burns<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Wiu3w-99tNg?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compensation for workplace injuries is intended for individuals who have suffered an injury either directly from their job or due to a pre-existing condition aggravated by their work. This compensation covers full-time, part-time, and casual employees, as well as subcontractors. Types of workplace injuries encompass: 1. Incidents resulting in cuts and lacerations 2. 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