https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/supporting-family-and-friends/husband-is-on-work-cover-and-we-are-applying-for-impairment-lump/m-p/428621#M13216 <P>My husband suffers from mental heaolth and has now suffering from ptsd due to been attacked at his work place . I was wondering if there is anyone else that is going through the same thing eg ; impairment payment and has been assessed etc . </P> Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:33:48 GMT Samvince 2019-02-15T08:33:48Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/supporting-family-and-friends/husband-is-on-work-cover-and-we-are-applying-for-impairment-lump/m-p/428621#M13216 <P>My husband suffers from mental heaolth and has now suffering from ptsd due to been attacked at his work place . I was wondering if there is anyone else that is going through the same thing eg ; impairment payment and has been assessed etc . </P> Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:33:48 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/supporting-family-and-friends/husband-is-on-work-cover-and-we-are-applying-for-impairment-lump/m-p/428621#M13216 Samvince 2019-02-15T08:33:48Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/supporting-family-and-friends/husband-is-on-work-cover-and-we-are-applying-for-impairment-lump/m-p/428622#M13217 <P>Hi Samvince, welcome to the forums.</P> <P>I am really sorry for what's happened as I too was attacked at work so I understand what you are going through although I didn't have any personal insurance, it was only through W/C.</P> <P>I was assessed by doctors galore and then had to wait 18 months or so until it was settled.</P> <P>Can I suggest that you are in contact with a lawyer for a couple of reasons, firstly that a price will be offered to you to accept, which is way below what you deserve, but a solicitor will handle this for you, secondly any doctor, psychologist counselling visits will be paid by W/C.</P> <P>What you have to do is give the doctor/psychologist your W/C number and they will send the bill to W/C, this means you don't have to pay yourself.</P> <P>If you need medication then send the bill once again to W/C, if need be, let your solicitor do this for you.</P> <P>I'd like to hear back from you.</P> <P>Geoff.</P> Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:57:28 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/supporting-family-and-friends/husband-is-on-work-cover-and-we-are-applying-for-impairment-lump/m-p/428622#M13217 geoff 2019-02-15T18:57:28Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/supporting-family-and-friends/husband-is-on-work-cover-and-we-are-applying-for-impairment-lump/m-p/428623#M13218 <P>Hi Samvince</P> <P>I am really sorry to hear that your husband was attacked at work and that he is so ill.</P> <P>I have never made a WC claim but I manage them in my own business. I may be able to help with specific questions on process, keeping in mind that every case is different.</P> <P>Geoff is spot on: you need a lawyer. I would choose a firm with WC experience, as apposed to a local lawyer. Some of these firms work on the "no win/no pay" principle. And it is possible to receive funds for your legal fees on top of your settlement.</P> <P>You are starting a complex, lengthy process but it is worker friendly and with the right guidance I'm sure you csn get through it. </P> <P>Best of luck and feel free to ask question as you move through the process.</P> <P>Kind thoughts to you</P> Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:35:47 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/supporting-family-and-friends/husband-is-on-work-cover-and-we-are-applying-for-impairment-lump/m-p/428623#M13218 Summer Rose 2019-02-15T21:35:47Z