Damage to artificial aids

If artificial eyes, false teeth, crutches, artificial limbs, other artificial aids or spectacles are damaged in a work related accident, you may be entitled to compensation.

This may include the:

• reasonable cost of repair or, if necessary, replacement of the artificial aid
• service costs of qualified persons for consultations, prescriptions and examinations in connection with the repair or replacement of the artificial aid
• the loss of wages associated with attending consultations, prescriptions and examinations to repair or replace the artificial aid.

The maximum amount payable for damage to artificial aids is $2000. This amount can be increased on a case-by-case basis by us, or by a direction from the Workers Compensation Commission.

Damage to clothing

If you have a work related accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the repair, or if necessary, replacement of clothing damaged in the accident.

The maximum amount payable for damage to clothing is $600. This amount can be increased on a case by case basis by us, or by a direction from the Workers Compensation Commission.