Lump-sum compensation

If an injured worker suffers a permanent impairment as a result of their work-related injury they may be entitled to lump-sum compensation.

A permanent impairment is impairment from an injury resulting in:

• loss of efficient use of part of the body, or
• loss of part of the body.

The impairment is permanent if it is stable and stationary and not likely to improve with further treatment. An injured worker may ask to be assessed for permanent impairment or we may decide to have the injured worker assessed. The percentage of permanent impairment is used to calculate offers of lump-sum compensation.

For more information on perpanent impairment and how it is assessed, see our 'ontrack: how we manage claims' section or call us on 1300 362 128.