How to use our workers’ compensation calculator
How to calculate workers compensation can be a complex process based on several factors. Your average weekly income before suffering a workplace injury is taken into account along with any medical expenses, loss of future earnings and rehabilitation costs…
Can I get a second opinion on workers compensation?
Can I get a second opinion on workers comp? Learn more about your rights with injury at work advice from our expert team at The Personal Injury Lawyers.
Do I need a workers comp lawyer?
Why do I need a workers comp lawyer? Learn how The Personal Injury Lawyers can help you make a successful compensation claim after a workplace accident. We answer all your questions in this FAQ.
Can employers legally attend a workers comp doctor appointment?
Can my employer legally attend a workers comp doctor appointment? Learn more about your rights during workers comp claims with The Personal Injury Lawyers in this FAQ.
Injured due to someone else? Take these six steps
If you suffer an injury due to the negligence or wrongful act or omission of another (e.g. a slip and fall in a shopping centre or an accident at a party or injury caused by a defective product), there are SIX IMPORTANT STEPS you need to remember…
Can I claim for physical assault in the workplace?
The short answer is “yes” you can. If you are injured in the course of your work, whether it is by way of an assault or otherwise, you are entitled to claim workers’ compensation for you work injury. However we go in to more detail and answer some the complexities that arise from being an employee these days in the link below…
Can I claim for a car accident I had going to work?
Yes you can. While the accident didn’t occur at work, you can still claim workers’ compensation if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, whether it’s a car, motorcycle or truck accident.
Essentially, if the accident occurred in the course of your work, or on your way to or from your workplace, then you have a right to claim workers’ compensation in relation to your accident injuries.
Lifetime care & support in QLD
In Queensland, the short answer is yes, there are time limits that apply to making a claim for personal injuries. If you have sustained serious injuries from a car accident, or at work, you still should file your claim as early as possible as time limits can mean you may be too late and can never bring a compensation claim. Time is of the essence! We explain in the link below…
Will my employer put me off if I make a claim?
Without knowing more about your claim, in general an employer cannot put an injured worker off because of his or her injury, whilst they are on workers’ compensation benefits, for a period of 12 months. What happens after that, what you need to prepare to undertake, and more, we explain on this dedicated FAQ Page. Click the link below to read more…
Difference between workers’ comp claim vs. common law claims?
This one is a little complex. In Queensland, a legislative scheme exists to assist workers injured in the course of their employment to achieve compensation for their injuries. This scheme is established and governed by the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation & Rehabilitation Act 2003. We explain the purpose of the scheme, how you can receive assistance with medical bills, and the difference between a workers’ compensation claim and a common law claim in the link below…