We’re not giving up and (will) continue to discredit the use of the very costly and wasteful surveillance by workcover (Authorities, insurers, self-insurers and employers) of injured workers, portraying them as fraudulent malingerers. Again, let’s set some records and “gotcha” surveillance facts straight, given that workcover, their agents and the media seem to conveniently “forget” [...]
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The worst workcover claim we have ever heard of – a lawyer who lied, a doctor who made a mistake and an injured worker crippled for life
Having just read your article – One of the worst workcover claim handling we have heard of- I felt compelled to share my story… I am [in my late thirties]. My injury occurred [just over five years ago], Lifting, nothing heavy, quite innocuous in fact. I presented to my doctor with pain radiating from one [...]
Workcover NSW reforms – have the “savings” been achieved?
Due to recent and draconian workcover legislation changes introduced by the New South Wales (NSW) State Government, the anticipated increase in workers compensation premiums has-for now -been avoided. The Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2012 (Act), which received unholy assent on 27 June 2012, was supposedly – and hastily-designed to reduce WorkCover NSW’s 4 billion [...]
QBE insurer & employer dirty attempt to cover up work place injury
In this most disturbing NSW legal case, QBE workcover insurance together with the employer (Wattyl) attempted to cover up a case of bullying by blaming the injured worker – who was the victim of an assault by another employee- for serious willful misconduct instead! Are we surprised? Nope! This case, again, highlights to what despicable [...]
Workcover’s mental health hazard say injured workers
Most injured workers call workcover a “mental health hazard” and, like us, would love nothing more than the government to order a public inquiry. Workcover’s mental health hazard say injured workers Just about all injured workers who contact and interact with us, share their stories with us, or frequent our forum say they feel beaten [...]
Humanity is not understood by Q-Comp: Gary Jibson fights for workers comp
“Humanity” is something that is not exercised nor understood by the workcover insurance companies, and Gary Jibson is sadly living proof of that. Gary is a rural fire volunteer who lost his wife and two children in the 2011 Grantham floods (QLD) is now in a legal battle for workers compensation to fund his treatment [...]
Company fined $60k for spinal injuries
A workplace accident that left a woman with a fractured skull, broken ribs and serious spinal injuries nearly three years ago has seen a company fined almost $70,000 for failing to protect her. The truck that pinned this woman did not have any roll devices fitted to prevent the truck from rolling nor did the [...]
Public servants paid workers comp for “dirty looks” and a coffee-shop quarrel – WTF
According to the Herald Sun (and Comcare of course), Public servants have been paid workers’ compensation for “dirty looks” and a coffee-shop quarrel, as bullied bureaucrats pocket an average of $251,000 for mental stress. Oh my God, my God, what a pack of lies… as if! It is so sickening reading this article fully knowing [...]
Injured worker jailed for compo fraud (Vic)
This article from the WorkplaceOHS reveals yet another appalling case of worker fraud. Yes, the sentence should fit the crime. How about if the government begin to balance this new found trend of sending fraudsters to prison as criminals? What about the smack on the wrist punishments issued out to employers whose poor workplace safety [...]
ACT won “most dangerous to work capital in Australia” and a reputation of making the injureds really hurt
The ACT has won “most dangerous to work in capital in Australia.” CONGRADULATIONS!!!!! We at aworkcovervictimsdiary would like to thank all those employers who think they are “above the law” and that work safety doesn’t apply to them. We smack you on the wrist for your lack of effort. We also like to thank the [...]
Storm front builds around the ‘Work Capacity’ debacle
We came across this release from WIRO’s (WorkCover Independent Review Office) head, Kim Garling. It suggests that major cracks may be appearing in the new WorkCover changes. We are not at all surprised given that insurance company case managers are now able to make work capacity decisions that adversely impact on the lives of injured [...]
We could learn a lot from Armstrong about what drives bullying behaviour
On the surface he was charming and an inspiration, however, in reality he was a Jekyll and Hyde character. The biggest scandal in sports history may reveal more about what actually drives bullying behavior than we realise. Lance Armstrong is not unlike many politicians and business leaders who end up falling from grace. Armstrong had [...]
Workers compensation system is a joke: Harmer
A video about workplace bullying has been published on the Parliament of Australia website – About the House. The video is titled “The Human Cost of Bullying”. Controversial workplace lawyer, Michael Harmer’s comments about the workers compensation system are especially insightful.
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Workcover NSW insurance reforms upset victims – ABC News
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NSW Court rules workcover amendments affecting lumpsums do not apply retrospectively
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The worst workcover claim we have ever heard of – a lawyer who lied, a doctor who made a mistake and an injured worker crippled for life
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WorkCover NSW average premiums cut by 7.5 per cent
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Faulty assumptions only adds insult to injured workers
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Workcover case managers listen to background noise when phoning injured workers – WTF
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Government plan to make Comcare best practice model
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Deed of release often used in settling workcover cases- what are they?
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Barry’s reform adds insult to the injured
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Workcover NSW reforms – have the “savings” been achieved?
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Workcover compensation schemes impede recovery from injury
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Recoveries of money under workcover
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Assault on injured workers – more evidence and concern S.I.A
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Employers incl RTW Coordinators are not allowed to attend doctors appointments
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Is there such a thing as post traumatic growth?
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Common law damages claim and duty of care of the employer
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Federal Court ruled AAT required to explain why it preferred the IME’s evidence
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Medical Panels must provide clear reasons – Supreme Court Vic
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Workcover Certificates: Doctors must ensure they’re carefully worded
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Injured worker denied recommended back surgery and at wit’s end
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Change WorkCover. Give injured workers a fair go – Petition
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Injured worker’s weekly pay cut off based on biased pain doctor’s report
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Injured worker collapsed after “performance management” meeting – horror story
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What if an injured worker resigns in the heat of the moment?
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Workcover stress claims and reasonable administrative action
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New proposed anti-bullying laws: changes to FairWork Act
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No need for pain medication – workers compensation denied!
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Injured worker aggravates work injury after fall at home – weekly pay ceased!
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WorkCover NSW average premiums cut by 7.5 per cent
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Workcover case managers listen to background noise when phoning injured workers – WTF
Forum for injured workers
Social Club Victorian Injured workers – SIC
**Next meeting April 2013**
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