Workers Compensation Queensland (Qld)

What is Workers Compensation?

If you are injured at work, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation for the injuries sustained under Queensland's Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.

In Queensland, it is compulsory for employers to hold suitable workers compensation insurance for their employees. Irrespective of fault you may still be entitled to make a claim for compensation if you sustained a work related injury.

Common Law

If you were injured at work and you are able to prove your injury was caused by your employer's negligence, you may be able to make a common law claim against your employer.

If you have received worker's compensation benefits you may be able to make a common law claim after your injury has been assessed by WorkCover for work-related impairment.

Once you receive your Notice of Assessment which states your level of impairment and includes a lump sump compensation offer, you have twenty (20) business days to respond. Failure to respond will result in this offer expiring.

When Can I Claim?

Time limits can apply with worker's compensation matters. If you were injured at work, you generally have six (6) months once you seek medical assistance to lodge your claim with you worker's compensation insurer.

In some circumstances, it may be possible for time extensions, if you have been injured and you haven't lodged your claim within this time period - please contact Legal Injury today to discuss your options.

How do I Claim?

You must advise your employer and lodge your workers compensation claim with your Workers Compensation insurer. You must also seek medical assistance and obtain medical evidence to show that your injury is work related.

Once liability has been accepted, you may be entitled to -

• reasonable medical expenses
• loss of earnings
• reasonable hospital expenses
• reasonable traveling expenses
• reasonable rehabilitation expenses
• lump sum payment for permanent impairment
  • If you were injured at work and as a result of this injury you lost the efficient use of part of your body or you lost part of your body, you may be entitled to lump sum payment for the injuries sustained.

Lump sum Compensation

If you have sustained a permanent injury you could be entitled to lump sum compensation, irrespective of fault or responsibility. You should contact Legal Injury today for advice on your particular circumstances and entitlements.

If the injury was sustained as a result of negligence of your employer or another party you may be able to pursue a claim in common law, although there are thresholds and time limits to be considered. You should contact Legal Injury for advice on your situation today.

If you have sustained a work related injury - contact Legal Injury today, we are here to make sure you get the maximum benefits for your injuries!