A person who has suffered a hearing loss of 10% or more from work related noise exposure is eligible to apply for compensation.
There are no up-front costs. We only charge legal fees if you are successful in your claim.
Although each claim is different, generally the process from lodging the claim to receiving the compensation, will take approximately 6 months. A minority of complicated cases can take considerably longer.
In order to claim compensation you will need to assist completing the claim form; attend an appointment with a WorkCover appointed specialist and maintain communication with our office. We will take care of the rest.
Once your claim is approved, we can refer you to an audiologist or audio metrist who will provide a quotation for the hearing aids best suited to your needs and circumstances. We will then lodge a claim for the cost of the aids on your behalf. Once approved, you will be fitted with our hearing aids.
Each claim is different; however, generally, this process takes approximately 2 months.
In most cases a claim can be handled over the phone, by mail, fax or by email, without the need for you to visit our office.