An injured worker may be eligible for compensation for property damage to:
- artificial aids
- clothing.
Damage to artificial aids
If a worker in a work related accident damages artificial eyes, false teeth, crutches, artificial limbs, other artificial aids or spectacles the worker may be entitled to compensation for the:
- reasonable cost of repair or, if necessary, replacement of the artificial aid
- service costs of qualified persons for consultations, prescriptions and examinations in connection with the repair or replacement of the artificial aid
- the loss of wages associated with attending consultations, prescriptions and examinations to repair or replace the artificial aid.
The maximum amount payable for damage to artificial aids is $2000. This amount can be increased on a case-by-case basis by application to WorkCover or a direction from the Workers Compensation Commission.
Damage to clothing
A worker in a work related accident may be entitled to compensation for the repair, or if necessary, replacement of clothing damaged in the accident.
The maximum amount payable for damage to clothing is $600. This amount can be increased on a case-by-case basis by application to WorkCover or a direction from the Workers Compensation Commission.
Call 13 10 50 for more information about property damage.