Compensation and damages.

By Drew Phillips, Senior Associate Queensland Law Society profile Last reviewed: August 2026 Workers compensation lawyers in Brisbane advise on Queensland WorkCover statutory claims, common law damages claims, psychological injuries, review applications and QIRC appeals. Statutory claims are generally no-fault, while common law claims require proof of employer negligence. Key Takeaways Queensland employers must insure people who meet the legal definition of a worker, although eligibility depends on the employment arrangement. Statutory WorkCove...

By Kathryn MacDonell, Chief Executive Officer Queensland Law Society Proctor profile Last reviewed: August 2026 A TPD claim is an insurance claim that may be available when illness or injury causes permanent incapacity under the definition in a policy. Many eligible super fund members have TPD cover. Trilby Misso provides TPD legal services across Queensland on a no win no fee basis. Policy terms and time limits vary. Key Takeaways TPD is an insurance-based benefit. It does not usually depend on proving that an employer or another person was at...

By Travis Chambers, Senior Associate Last reviewed: August 2026 Queensland’s CTP scheme is fault-based and may apply where another driver caused or partly caused an injury. Claims can involve cars, motorcycles, trucks, bicycles and pedestrians. Strict notice and court time limits apply. Key Takeaways Queensland CTP personal injury claims generally require another driver to have caused or partly caused the accident. A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally required within 9 months, or within 1 month after first consulting a lawyer abou...

Workers compensation lawyers on the Gold Coast help injured workers understand their rights under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld), including WorkCover Queensland statutory claims and common law damages claims. Law firms like Trilby Misso Lawyers assists Gold Coast workers from our Bundall office on a no win no fee basis. If a worker is injured at work on the Gold Coast, Queensland’s workers compensation scheme may provide access to statutory benefits through WorkCover Queensland. These benefits can include weekly...

Psychological Injury at Work: Can You Claim Workers Compensation in Queensland? Yes, psychological injuries are covered under Queensland’s workers compensation scheme. Under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld), a worker may be able to claim compensation for a psychiatric or psychological disorder if employment was a significant contributing factor to the injury. That can include anxiety, depression, PTSD, burnout, and psychological injuries linked to workplace bullying, harassment, or traumatic work events. These cla...