Frequently asked questions.

Average Costs or Fees Associated With ‘No Win No Fee’ Injury Lawyers in Queensland? Each no win no fee injury compensation case is unique and each claim is different. While there are laws setting out procedures that must happen in each case, the individuals involved, the injury, the impact of that injury, the circumstances of the accident, the amount of evidence to gather and analyse, and the length of time involved will vary from case to case. It is therefore difficult to give a meaningful average cost of hiring a no win, no fee injury law...

What Evidence is Needed for a Successful Workers’ Compensation Claim in Queensland? There are two elements in a workers’ compensation claim that your lawyer will gather evidence in relation to, that is: Liability – whose fault it is; and Quantum – the dollar value of the claim. When you make a workers’ compensation claim in relation to a workplace accident, it is up to you, with the help of your legal team, to provide the evidence to prove the claim. A good workers’ compensation injury lawyer is highly skilled at knowing wha...

Can I be fired for claiming workers’ compensation? In an already uncertain time, when you should be focusing on your rehabilitation and recovery, worrying about being sacked for claiming workers’ compensation is a common fear. In Queensland workers are protected by the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (QLD) – employers can NOT fire workers within 12 months of the injury or illness. This should create some peace of mind and give workers the security in knowing they can not be sacked for claiming workers’ compen...

What is the difference between a Statutory and Common Law WorkCover claim? You may have heard the terms Statutory Claim or Stat Claim, and Common Law when reading up on workers’ compensation. There are two types or phases to a workers’ compensation claim: Statutory Workers’ Compensation Claim By lodging a claim form and medical certificate (capacity to work certificate), you can access statutory workers’ compensation benefits. If you can establish that your injury or illness was caused at or because of work, the claim will be accepted. ...

WorkCover Queensland WorkCover Queensland is the government-owned statutory body that provides workers’ compensation insurance for most employers across the state. This insurance scheme ensures that eligible workers have access to financial and medical support if they suffer a work-related injury or illness. Under Queensland law, most employers are legally required to hold a WorkCover policy, offering protection for both employees and the business itself. How the WorkCover Scheme Works in Queensland WorkCover QLD operates under the Workers’...