Suffering a workplace injury is devastating but what can be more devastating is WorkCover rejecting your claim. If this occurs, then you may find yourself in the horrible position of not being able to work and not having any income to pay your bills.
If you suffer an injury at work in Queensland, you may consider lodging a workers’ compensation claim. WorkCover, or the self-insurer, will consider your claim and inform you if your claim is accepted.
If your claim is rejected, the insurer must provide you with a letter setting out the exact reasons why and providing evidence of those reasons.
If your claim is rejected you have generally 3 months to lodge an Application for Review of that decision.