For claims made on or after 19 June 2012, there is no longer any additional amount payable for pain and suffering unless you are an emergency worker.
The percentage of impairment is critical in a claim for workers compensation as it affects a worker’s rights to compensation in the following ways:
- The percentage whole person impairment determines the amount of lump sum compensation that is payable for permanent impairment.
- The percentage whole person impairment determines whether you are entitled to make a claim for Work Injury Damages.
- The percentage whole person impairment determines for how long you are entitled to receive weekly payments of compensation.
- The percentage whole person impairment determines for how long you are entitled to receive payment for medical expenses including care and assistance.