So, you think you’re entitled to compensation. . .
If you have been injured at work, it’s normal to think about making a workers’ compensation claim. It is also understandable if you want to have an idea of how much compensation you could be entitled to before deciding to file a claim.
Our free workers’ compensation calculator can help you do just that. It’s easy to use, and you can look at the workers’ comp payout chart it generates for more information.
So, how do you use it?
How to use the workers’ compensation calculator
It’s simple to use our workers’ compensation calculator – also known as a WorkCover Payout Calculator. If you’re still tossing up the idea of making a workers’ compensation claim, our premium calculation tool is a good starting point to help you assess the total claims costs that you may be eligible for. This is, in effect, a workers’ comp payout chart that our lawyers will talk you through to provide a deeper explanation.
You will need to provide:
- A brief description of how the injury occurred
- The date of the incident
- Figures of an estimated past and future economic loss
- The number of hours a week spent under care assistance
- Estimated reimbursement for expenses such as travel costs and lost wages
This calculator isn’t just for injured workers. If you have lost someone you loved due to an accident at work, you and any other dependents may be entitled to commence a death dependency claim.
It’s not just physical injuries that we deal with. We’ve provided legal advice to many people who have suffered from workplace incidents and placed successful stress-at-work claims. Suffering from stress can be just as debilitating as you would experience for a broken leg, since psychological injury can impact your life that much. As with all claims, our stress at work compensation calculator will assist you in knowing the amount of compensation for your work stress claim.
How is workers’ compensation calculated?
Calculating a workers’ compensation settlement is as simple as using our workplace injury calculator. It’s a great guide that will give you a rough idea of how much money you may be able to claim. The amount is ultimately determined by:
- Your loss of income, including annual wages and superannuation benefits, past and future
- Medical expenses and even the costs associated with medical negligence if your employer did not assist after you received your injury
- Rehabilitation expenses, including medicine
- Pain and suffering resulting from your injuries
- Any costs for care and assistance you require or have required
The extent of your injury – including both physical and psychological injuries, or a combination of both – will significantly influence the amount of compensation payout you could expect to receive. A significant injury that results in a high whole person impairment rating may entitle you to a lump sum payment, especially if the injury affects your ability to work or perform daily activities. The greater the impact on your earning capacity, the higher your economic loss, and the more likely it is that your work injury damages claim will result in a substantial payout.
If you would like to know all the elements you will need to calculate your workers’ compensation payout, then try our free workers’ comp calculator by following this link.
If you are suffering and need help to work through the WorkCover payment calculator, then you can call us on 1800 958 498. We will take the time to talk to you about the whole claims process, from discussing the type of injury though to finally accepting a settlement amount.
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Who is the workers’ compensation calculator best suited for?
Our work injury payout calculator is a great way to begin for you if you’ve been injured in any of the scenarios listed below
- If you have been in a motor vehicle accident or motorbike or truck accident
- If you have had an injury at work, or travelling to or from work (whether you were a contractor or not)
- If you have suffered an injury on a motorbike, bicycle, boat etc. and need a compensation payout guide like our workplace injury claim calculator
- If you have suffered from most other personal injuries in Queensland
- Those who want to bring a personal injury compensation claim under a no win no fee, guarantee
- Need to get the most compensation to pay for medical bills and rehabilitation
Keep in mind that compensation amounts can vary greatly depending on the severity of your injury, your whole person impairment, and how your earning capacity is affected. In some cases – whether from a work incident or a car accident – eligibility and entitlements may differ. If your injury has been assessed as permanent, you may also benefit from using a permanent impairment calculator for WorkCover claims.
We offer obligation-free advice to help you understand your options and how they may apply under Queensland’s personal injury law. If your injury has been assessed as permanent, you may also benefit from using a permanent impairment calculator for WorkCover claims.
We have compensation lawyers working in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast who handle injury claims in QLD. Use our WorkCover calculator (QLD) by following this link or call us on 1800 958 498 to talk to one of our team.
Frequently asked questions about workers injury compensation
A work injury compensation claim (under the statutory WorkCover scheme) provides weekly payments, medical expenses, and rehabilitation support without requiring proof of fault.
A work injury damages claim, on the other hand, is a personal injury claim made through the courts and only available if your employer’s negligence caused a serious injury. It allows you to pursue a lump sum amount for lost income and future loss, but you must first pass a whole person impairment assessment and meet strict legal thresholds. It’s essential to seek independent legal advice to understand which path is right for you.
Yes. In Queensland, it’s the business that pays for workers’ compensation insurance, not the employee. This insurance is usually arranged through WorkCover Queensland or a self-insured employer. It provides financial support to workers injured on the job through weekly benefits, medical care, and return-to-work services.
However, if your claim progresses to a common law pathway, your employer’s future premiums may increase. This is why seeking expert legal advice is so important to ensure your rights are protected within the system.
While every claim is different, some injuries are more likely to meet the thresholds for a work injury damages settlement. These include shoulder injuries that restrict movement or require surgery, long-term hearing loss, and complex psychological injuries such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
If your injury has caused ongoing pain, required time off work, or has significantly impacted your ability to return to the same job, it’s worth exploring whether you can claim work injury damages. Our workers compensation lawyers can help you understand how your condition may be assessed using injury scale values under Queensland’s personal injury law.
Pain and suffering compensation refers to the impact of your injuries on your quality of life. In Queensland, it’s assessed using a standardised injury scale and typically applies in common law claims, not the statutory WorkCover scheme.
Calculating pain can be complex — it requires input from a medical professional and a whole person impairment assessment. Our lawyers can advise if you’re eligible for a pain and suffering claim as part of a broader work injury damages settlement.
A work injury damages claim is a type of personal injury claim available to an injured worker who has suffered a significant injury due to their employer’s negligence. This type of claim is separate from the statutory workers’ compensation scheme, which provides weekly payments, medical treatment, and support regardless of fault.
In contrast, a work injury damages claim allows you to pursue a lump sum for economic loss only — including lost wages, future loss of income, and reduced earning capacity. It does not cover medical expenses or pain and suffering compensation, and you must meet specific thresholds, such as having a whole person impairment of at least 15%. Seeking independent legal advice is essential before pursuing this path.
If you have been injured due to your employer’s negligence and would like to know what you are entitled to, follow this link to our work injury damages claim calculator.
How much compensation were others awarded for injuries?
Along with our workers’ compensation injury settlement calculator, our compensation case studies will help to give you an idea of how much compensation you might get for your accident – but keep in mind that none has the same claims experience. For accurate advice specific to you, contact us for a free assessment: knowing a little more about you and your injuries makes a big difference.
These real-world examples help illustrate how compensation payouts are determined based on factors like permanent impairment rating, injury severity, and whether the injury was caused by the employer’s negligence.
Workplace accident compensation case studies?
Every workplace injury has a different impact. Some clients experience ongoing pain or need future medical treatment. Others may face work related psychological injuries such as post traumatic stress disorder, particularly where trauma or dangerous incidents are involved. Our team takes time to evaluate how the injury affects your life – physically, financially, and emotionally.
Here are just some of our success stories, each case study started as an estimate, generated by our workplace injury compensation calculator, followed up by a chat to one of our workplace injury lawyers. We think that our work accident compensation calculator is the best out there, but not as good as our legal team.
Whilst performing his work duties as a Chef, Mike was required to peel and cut many watermelons. As he undertook this work, his right knee twisted and caused an injury to his right knee. In new employment roles, Mike could not work in positions that required much bending, squatting or walking on uneven surfaces.
With The Personal Injury Lawyers representing Mike, his compensation claim was resolved for over $302,000.
Ongoing pain with injuries can be costly, and we help you cover the cost of treatments, contact us now for help.
Working as a Scaffolder, Stephen had just secured some scaffolding as a crane was lifting a load. The load of the crane hit another object which sent the scaffolding ricocheting and struck Stephen causing a head injury.
With The Personal Injury Lawyers representing Stephen, his compensation claim was resolved for a sum of $1,000,000.
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Geoff, a Truck Driver and Storeman, sustained multiple injuries, including a fractured pelvis, lower back injury, internal injuries, wrist injury, knee injury and psychological injury as a result of a motorcycle accident.
With the Personal Injury Lawyers representing Geoff, his claim was resolved for a sum of $910,000.00.
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Jayson was only 21 years old when he sustained multiple injuries when he was a passenger in a motor vehicle which lost control. Jayson’s injuries included a head injury, multiple facial lacerations, neck injury, dental injuries, injuries to both hands, scarring and a psychological injury.
With the Personal Injury Lawyers representing Jayson, his claim was resolved for a sum of $370,000.00.
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Stuart sustained a crush injury to his ankle/foot whilst working as a Delivery Driver. Whilst Stuart was able to return to his occupation, he was likely to experience problems in the future with some aspects of his work. With the Personal Injury Lawyers representing Stuart, his claim was resolved for a sum of $230,000.00. Find out more about ankle injuries and get the best treatment & compensation you deserve.
Alexander was only 25 years old when he sustained a leg injury in a motor vehicle accident.
With the Personal Injury Lawyers representing Alexander, his claim was resolved for a sum of $222,500.00.
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