Australia’s workers compensation laws are complex and always evolving. Each state and territory has its own scheme. In 2023, a review of Queensland’s workers compensation scheme found some weaknesses in the system. As a result, the Workers’ Compensation and...
Medical negligence in Queensland aged care facilities
In Australia, we’re lucky to have a high-quality health system. However, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety showed us that problems do occur in the aged care system. The aged care sector has a duty of care to prevent harm to our elderly and...
Claiming workers compensation with pre-existing injuries
Workers compensation is insurance that businesses take out to cover them if workers suffer a workplace injury. It provides benefits such as lost wages and medical expenses, and even a lump sum payment for permanent impairment. But it’s not as simple as it sounds. ...
Time limits for personal injury claims in Queensland
If you’ve been injured as a result of someone’s negligence, you can make a compensation claim under personal injury law. However, you should act promptly as there are time limits (or statute of limitations) on personal injury claims. And different claim types have...
Am I Covered If I’m Injured on a footpath in Queensland
Every day, people in Queensland suffer an injury while they’re using public footpaths. Many injuries are simple cuts and bruises, but others are more serious – broken bones, or even brain or spinal injuries. It’s important to know whether you can make a compensation...
Can I make a WorkCover claim for mental health?
Every business is required to hold workers compensation insurance, or WorkCover, to cover them if their employees are injured or become ill on the job. Most people think of physical injuries when they think of WorkCover, but there are other harmful injuries that staff...
Leading causes of Injury in Queensland
Queensland is a large state with many diverse areas, including cities, beaches, hinterland and rural/outback towns. Due to this diversity, a wide range of injuries can occur on any given day. Some injuries occur around the home, while others occur in public places, in...
WorkCover Explained
If you can’t work due to an injury or illness on the job, you will lose your income while you get treated and recover. You still have to pay for your mortgage, bills, medical treatment and rehabilitation, and other expenses without a regular wage. WorkCover can make...
My WorkCover Claim Was Denied
If you’re injured doing work on the Gold Coast or Brisbane, the WorkCover workers compensation scheme could help you pay your medical expenses and provide you with lost income while you recover. But what happens if your WorkCover claim is rejected? Or what if they...
How to File a Personal injury Claim in Queensland
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle collision and it wasn’t your fault you will need to submit a CTP insurance claim to the insurer of the driver who was at-fault. It is important to contact a Brisbane lawyer who will help you with the steps that you will need...