Fatal claims

WorkCover Queensland understands that it is difficult for family members who have lost someone through a workplace accident. Due to the sensitive nature of the questions on the Application for Compensation - fatal injury form, it may be helpful to ask someone such as a family member, friend or, if you prefer, a union or legal representative to help you complete it.

An application for compensation for a fatal injury can be lodged by or on behalf of a person defined as a ‘dependant’ under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, or a person who has incurred expenses arising from the worker's fatal injury.

An application can be made regardless of who or what caused the work-related injury. We will then assess the application in accordance with workers’ compensation legislation.

What you need to make an application for compensation

You will need to provide us with the following documents:

• Application for Compensation - fatal injury form (signed and completed)
• original copy of the Workers' Compensation Medical Certificate provided by the attending doctor.

If you do not have the Workers' Compensation - fatal injury form and the Workers' Comepsnation Medical Certificate by mail or in person at your nearest customer service centre.

Further information

We may need further information to process your application, such as:

• your marriage certificate
• your birth certificate
• any dependant's birth certificates
• the death certificate
• funeral expenses
• the wages details and previous tax returns
• your wage details and previous tax retruns.

We may also need more information about the injury and any emergency or hospital treatment. We may ask for information from doctors or hopsitals to help process your application.