If a worker dies because of a work injury their spouse or domestic partner and dependent children may receive compensation either by way of a lump sum or weekly payments. There will be maximum amounts that can be received either way.

A domestic partner is defined in the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.

This is a complicated area of the law and legal advice is necessary.

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• Work Injuries
• WorkCover Claims
  

Useful links

• Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986  (SA) S44
• WorkCover SA

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