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MINE INJURY CLAIMS NORTHERN TERRITORY
Workers Compensation throughout Australia varies, depending on the state or territory you were injured in.
The Northern Territory Workers Compensation legislator WorkSafe, states that a worker can lodge a Workers Compensation application if an injury arises;
- during the course of employment,
- by any accident arising out of employment,
- on a journey to or from work, except if the accident involved a motor vehicle.
If you suffer an injury at work the first things you must do is report the injury to your employer, then seek medical attention. Your employer will have procedures in which to follow should an injury occur. A work injury claim needs to be lodged with the NT WorkSafe within 6 months from the date of the injury.
MINE INJURY CLAIMS NORTHERN TERRITORY
There are various types of incidents that can cause a mine work injury such as;
- faulty machinery,
- falling objects,
- unstable hoisting and equipment etc,
- repetitive strain from bending, twisting and lifting,
- crush injuries resulting in fractures, loss of limb etc,
- head injury,
- injury to the eye/s,
- chemical exposure,
- disease,
- psychological, bullying, harassment, discrimination,
- fatality at work,
- Journey claim — if you are on a direct route to or from work, or during work hours.
MINE INJURY CLAIMS NORTHERN TERRITORY
If you suffer an injury while working in the mines, there may be entitlements accessible through the Northern Territory Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.
Many mining workers are contracted or sub contracted to a work site through various companies, and can be uncertain as to whether they are entitled to use the Workers Compensation WorkSafe Government policy or their own personal injury insurance policy.
If you are in this situation and need to know your rights it is suggested to speak with a work injury lawyer to access independent advice relating to your individual circumstances.
The information on this web page must not be accepted as "legal advice". The information is merely general and it is very important that you seek legal advice on compensation specific to you and your situation. Every case is different, assessed individually and has many variables.