WorkCover Claims

Injury Lawyers Townville and Queensland - Workcover Lawyers 

We are No Win No Fee No Uplift, Injury lawyers who represent people in Townsville and throughout Queensland for Workcover claims. Our team of experienced injury lawyers and paralegals work hard to progress claims as quickly as possible. We pride ourselves on our personal service and excellent results. We are trustworthy, compassionate, knowledgeable injury lawyers with decades of technical experience in negligence litigation law.

Time limits apply when making a claim. Don't delay getting legal advice. A first appointment costs you nothing.

Call Us    Contact us with your Questions Fees

Workcover Claims

A work accident claim arises when you have suffered an injury at work that is due entirely or in part to the employer failing to provide a safe system of work. A work injury claim is made against the employer’s insurer, which is usually WorkCover Queensland.

If you suffer an injury at work it is important that you obtain legal advice as quickly as possible as time limits apply.

Work injuries can include: 

• Injuries that occur while travelling on your way to/from work 
• Injuries that occur at work while working
• Diseases caused by your work

Call Us Contact us for a free Case Assessment

Workers Compensation Claims - permanent impairment

If you are hurt at work, you are immediately able to lodge a claim for workers compensation with WorkCover Queensland. This is sometimes referred to as a 'Workers Compensation Claim'. This usually results in WorkCover paying your wages and your medical treatment expenses for a period of time while you are unable to work due to your injuries. 

If you do not completely recover from your injuries and are left with a permanent impairment, WorkCover will offer you a lump sum payment. 

WorkCover have offered me a lump sum payment. Should I take it?

No. It is essential you obtain legal advice before accepting any lump sum payment, as this can preclude you from pursuing a common law claim for damages against your employer.

Call Us Contact us with your Questions

Common Law Claims

In addition to a WorkCover claim, you may also be able to sue for damages. This is referred to as a ‘common law claim’. There are a number of steps involved in this process. A common law claim will allow you to claim for damages. The law tries to put a money value on your loss. You can claim compensation for:

• Pain and suffering. This is called general damages or non-economic loss
• Loss of enjoyment of life because of your injury (including psychological injury)
• Past and future wage loss or loss of earnings
• Past and future loss of superannuation entitlements
• Past and future expenses eg. Medical expenses, travel and home and vehicle modifications
• Loss of capacity to care for someone who depends on you

Call Us to Discuss a Possible Common Law Claim

What is a Compensation Claim?

In Queensland, you have the right to claim compensation for personal injury due to someone else's actions, negligence, or fault. 

Compensation claims, also known as personal injury claims, arise in many situations, commonly where there has been a motor vehicle accident, traffic accident, work accident or accident in a public place.

Suffering an injury that leaves you changed is challenging and difficult. We understand how devastating the effects can be. Our goal is to progress your claim as quickly as possible so you can transition to a life that is positive and comfortable.

Time Limits apply in all areas of compensation law so it is important you obtain legal advice early. 

Regulations in Queensland provide that only certain information regarding personal injury or compensation claims can be published on a law firm's Website. If we speak with you and/or meet you in person, we can provide detailed information regarding your situation and what we can do to assist. First appointments for a free case assessment are available. Call us to be put through to an experienced compensation claims lawyers and to arrange a free appointment.

For more information about fess, please see our fees page.

For more information about Compensation claims or injury claims, we have many free resources in our online compensation claims library.

Fees  Compensation Claims Library

Call us to Arrange your Free Case Assessment

What are the steps to a Workers Compensation Claim?

Complex legislation and rules apply when making injury compensation claims in Queensland. Every case is different. Progressing a claim requires specialised legal knowledge, experience, strategy, focused energy and an efficient team. Our team of injury lawyers progress claims as quickly as possible. It is essential to obtain legal advice from a lawyer as early as possible, as time limits apply.

Give some thought to choosing the best lawyer for you.

Choosing a Lawyer

Call Us  Request a Free Case Assessment