What to do when your permanent impairment assessment is below 6%
If you sustained an injury before or after the period from 15 October 2013 (when the 6% threshold was introduced by the Newman government) to 30 January 2015 (when it was repealed by the Labor government), then the 6% DPI threshold does not apply to you.
We explain more about this and work injuries in the link below…
Can I claim workers’ compensation as an independent contractor?
In some cases, yes you can. Just because an employer calls you an Independent Contractor does not mean that you actually are considered to be such at law – even if you have signed a contract stating this.
It’s a complex subject but we’ve broken it down as best we can in the link below…
How will my common law claim run, and how long will it take?
Depending on the status of your injuries at the time of commencing your Common Law claim, a claim in Brisbane, the Gold Coast or across Queensland can take as little as 6 months to resolve, however the average claim duration is around 12 to 18 months.
We explain more as to how the claim will work and more about those timelines in the link below…
How do I bring a common law claim for damages for a work injury?
The Workers’ Compensation & Rehabilitation Act 2003 and associated Regulations govern the procedural requirements for bringing and pursuing a Common Law Claim for Damages.
We explain and offer help to get your claim underway in the link below…
Will my employer have to pay if I make a work injury claim?
A lot of workers are concerned that when they make a claim for workers’ compensation or Common Law Damages for a work injury, their employer will have to pay for their claim. We explain more about this and self insurers in the link below…
What is a common law claim for damages?
When we talk about a Common Law Claim for damages, we are talking about what is more commonly recognised as a law suit.
We explain how where you would take legal action against a party for a negligent or wrongful act in the link below…
My workers’ compensation has ended but I can’t return to work
Many workers think that Workcover or the self-insurer is obligated to get you back to work after an injury. We explain more about return to work programs and your rehabilitation in the link below…
I’ve had a notice of assessment at the end of my compensation
At the end of your workers’ compensation claim, Workcover Queensland or the self-insurer may issue you with a Notice of Assessment. We explain how this document will play a part in your claim, and show you how it will set out your work injuries and accord a percentage impairment for each injury.
Click the link below to find out more on this subject.
When does my worker’s comp end?
Workcover Queensland or a self-insurer is only obliged to provide workers’ compensation benefits to an injured worker until their work injury is stable and stationary.
We explains what this means and how to you to improve your injury claim in the link below…
What is a work injury?
If you have been injured in the course of your employment, in a work accident or an accident on your way to or from work or during a work break, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation or common law damages. We explain the types of work injuries and how you can find out how much you may get in the link below…