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Injured at Work? Most Common Injuries and Your Rights Workplace accidents can have significant consequences for employees and employers alike, making it vital to understand common injuries, prevention strategies, and your rights. In Mackay, falls, repetitive stress injuries, and equipment-related accidents are prevalent, occurring across various industries, from construction to office environments. Recognising the signs of these injuries and taking preventative measures can help employees avoid severe repercussions. If you’ve been injured...

I was in an e-scooter accident in Queensland… The small and open nature of an e-scooter means that serious injuries are often sustained in an e-scooter accident. Because e-scooters are smaller they can be more difficult for other drivers to see and they can be difficult to operate safely because of their lighter weight. Operating an e-scooter in Queensland can be a dangerous venture. Examples of e-scooter accidents are: Being the rider of an e-scooter and losing control on a road, footpath or bikeway/bike path Riding an e-scooter and bein...

How much is my claim worth if I was a passenger in a car accident? When someone is injured as a passenger in a car accident it can create such a time of uncertainty in many aspects of life. Questions like, will you recover, what treatment will you need, can you return to work, how long will you be without income or receiving reduced income can all be scary and overwhelming. It is therefore natural to want to know how much money you will be awarded for your claim. Unfortunately, there is no way to give you a certain answer on how much compensati...

I got whiplash in Queensland and want to make a claim… Whiplash is a very common injury sustained in a car accident. In Queensland many car accident claims involve a whiplash injury. Whiplash is caused when a person’s head is moved forward and back, or side to side, with great force. Symptoms may not be felt immediately, but will mostly start within a few days. Symptoms can include: Neck pain and stiffness Pain that gets worse with neck movement Poor range of motion in the neck Headaches Tenderness or aching in the shoulder, upper back ...

What steps should I take if I was a passenger in a public transport accident? There are some basic general steps that should be taken if you are a passenger injured in a public transport accident: The first priority is seeking medical attention. If you have sustained an injury it is important that you seek medical attention and get the appropriate advice and treatment. It is important that you report all symptoms to the Doctor so that they can properly treat you.  Record The Details make a note of the date, time, place of the accident. Rec...