Does Trilby Misso handle workers’ compensation claims in Queensland?

Trilby Misso Lawyers have helped over 40,000 Queenslanders with their personal injury claim, with many of our clients being injured in workplace accidents.

Workplace accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence and injuries can vary from minor to catastrophic. Being injured in a work accident can create further issues than just the injury itself, like time off work, being unable to care for yourself, medical expenses, and the stress of the uncertainty around your future. This is where workers’ compensation injury lawyers can assist.

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Quick action was required to protect Luke’s* claim. Luke contacted the team at Trilby Misso with 2 weeks left before his claim would expire and he would lose all entitlements to make a claim. The team at Trilby Misso were well experienced and had the resources to take the necessary steps to quickly protect Luke’s claim.

Luke had hesitated seeking advice as he was still working for his employer and was reluctant to make a claim. He also had the worry of his injuries needing treatment in the future and costing him time off work.  Those competing concerns had weighed Luke down.

After the initial steps were taken to protect Luke’s claim. The team set about gathering evidence to support and build Luke’s clam. Luke had been offered a lump sum offer of $10,838.55 and knew that wouldn’t cover his lost wages. The team were successful in securing a settlement for Luke of $78,000, which was a weight off Luke’s shoulders and gave him some security for the future.

*Names have been changed to maintain confidentiality

What are workers’ compensation claims in Queensland?

A workplace accident in Queensland is commonly referred to as a WorkCover claim. Accidents at work can happen for a variety of reasons, like:

• Poor or no training
• Faulty equipment
• Unsafe practices
• Bullying
• Errors and mistakes of your co-workers

It is recommended that you seek legal advice as to the very specific circumstances of your work accident so that you may fully understand your rights and obligations.

An accident does not necessarily have to happen at work for there to be a right to make a claim for compensation. If the accident occurred in connection with your employment, you may have a right to claim. An example of this is being at a meeting held off work premises.

Examples of work injuries are:

• Physical injuries, for example, a fractured ankle, a lower back strain and many more.
• Psychological injuries, such as depression, PTSD and anxiety disorders.
• Aggravation of a pre-existing condition or pre-existing injury
• A delayed onset injury or condition, for example, asbestosis or mesothelioma
• An over period of time injury, which could include repetitive-strain injury, psychological injury and the like that may take weeks or months to develop.

What will a workers’ compensation lawyer do for me?

• Gather evidence in relation to the accident, the parties involved, identify the insurer, and will look over issues and evidence relating to liability, that is who is at fault;
• Protect your rights by ensuring all administrative requirements to make a claim are met, for example, making sure a Notice of Claim is lodged in the relevant time frames;
• Request that the insurer fund any recommended rehabilitation, for example, where physiotherapy is recommended, the lawyer may request that the insurer fund that treatment upfront for you;
• Gather evidence about your financial losses and injury, this could include income information both pre and post-accident, medical receipts, medical reports, and imaging reports.
• Provide you with advice regarding your prospects of success and the likely compensation to be awarded to you based on the available evidence.
• Negotiate on your behalf with your instructions to attempt to resolve the claim without needing to involve the courts.
• Represent you throughout the claim and if necessary (only where an out of Court settlement can’t be reached) commence Court Proceedings and represent you at trial.

It is recommended that you seek legal advice as to the very specific circumstances of your workplace accident so that you may fully understand your rights and obligations.

Learn more about workers’ compensation claims in Queensland

For additional insights into navigating workers’ compensation claims, visit the WorkSafe Queensland website.

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