Queensland Consolidated Acts

WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 128L

128L Advances on account

(1) This section applies if an insurer is satisfied a worker—

(a) is entitled to lump sum compensation under subdivision 1 or 2 for an injury; and

(b) is experiencing financial hardship.

(2) The insurer may, from time to time, advance to the worker amounts on account of any lump sum compensation as it considers appropriate in the circumstances.

(3) Subsection (2) applies despite sections 128H and 128K .

(4) Acceptance of the amount on account of lump sum compensation by the worker does not constitute an election by the worker not to seek damages for the injury.

Note—

See also section 178A .