How do you structure your fees?

We were among the first Queensland law firms to offer ‘No Win, No Fee’ services. Put simply, you pay nothing until we win your settlement through negotiation with the ‘at fault’ party or, as in most cases, their insurer. Learn more about our fees here.

What experience do you have with cases like mine?

To answer this question, we’ll need to learn more about your case or claim. Simply request your free consultation with us, tell us more about your case, and we can tell you about similar cases and the outcomes we achieved. Your consultation is “zero obligation” which means you don’t have to choose us as your lawyer.

Can you provide references from other clients?

Yes, of course. Simply request your free consultation with us, tell us what you’d like to know and the type of client you’d like to hear from, and we’ll gladly provide a reference from them. Your consultation is “zero obligation” which means you don’t have to choose us as your lawyer. Or, you can take a look at the “happy clients” on our website.

Do I have to pay for an initial consultation?

No! We will never charge you for your initial consultation. In fact, you pay nothing until you win your case. Our fees come directly from your end result, which means you don’t have to pay anything out of pocket.

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Have you been in an accident in Queensland?*
- Yes
- No

Did you obtain an injury in this accident?*
- Yes
- No
This can be a minor injury, a major injury, or a psychological injury.

Did this injury and accident cause you to lose money?*
- Yes
- No
Examples including time off work, medical expenses, rehabilitation and other associated costs.

Did this accident occur within the last 3 years from today's date?*
- Yes
- No

Can you please tell us your first name?*

If you’d like to provide us with your contact details, please do so we can chat about your rights.*
Your Email Address*

Thank you. Based on your answer to this question we are unsure if you are likely to have a claim. We recommend calling our team to talk through your individual circumstances, as strict time limits apply to personal injury accidents in Queensland. If we can't help you, we will suggest someone who can. Call us on 07 3910 5470 or chat to us online.

What is the difference between a Statutory and Common Law WorkCover claim?

April 22, 2024

Compensation Law

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. It is not necessary that you establish fault or negligence to access the benefits offered under a statutory workers’ compensation claim.

Through this claim you will be entitled to medical treatment and lost wages incurred as a result of injury or illness related to your employment. This works as a short-term solution to help you immediately.

Common Law Claim

In this claim, lawyers will work to seek compensation beyond that covered by the statutory claim. To be successful in a common law claim the lawyers will need to again establish that you were injured or became sick at or because of work, but they must also establish that the employer was at fault and was negligent in their duty to you.

They will seek compensation for your injury and illness taking into account your injury and impact on your enjoyment of life, ability to work now and in the future, medical needs in the future and any assistance you may require.

In seeking legal advice, the lawyers can consider your unique circumstances and advise you on whether you have a valid statutory and/or common law workers’ compensation claim, as well as any important time limits.

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Your next step is a small one, but don’t delay

Your next step is a small one. All you need to do is give us a call on 07 3910 5470 or complete this form here to arrange a quick chat.

During this initial conversation, we will:

Have a chat about the circumstances and nature of your injury.
Give you an approximate indication of your eligibility to make a WorkCover claim, or a claim for compensation through other means.
Explain, in simple terms, how our process works. We will answer any questions you have about fees, the legal process, and anything else you’re unsure about relating to your injury.

We understand that taking legal action can be stressful, and we’ll do all we can to ease your concerns.

The chat can take place at our place, your place, or by phone. There is no cost, no pressure, and no obligation.

Call 07 3910 5470 or ﬁll out this form, and we’ll get back to you within 2 hours (during business hours). We look forward to meeting you.

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What is the difference between a Statutory and Common Law WorkCover claim?

What is the difference between a Statutory and Common Law WorkCover claim?

Statutory Workers’ Compensation Claim

Common Law Claim