Our experienced Brisbane workplace injury lawyers help when you are injured at work and have an eligible QLD workers’ compensation claim. Get immediate support with legal advice for:
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In most cases, WorkCover is the Queensland workers’ compensation insurer for workplace injuries. The workplace injury claim process for work-related accidents can be stressful and overwhelming. At Splatt Lawyers, our experienced Brisbane solicitors have expertise handling workplace personal injury claims. For more than 28 years, we have supported injured Queensland workers to get their lives back on track. Let our workers compensation team guide you through the complex legal process.
Get the right legal advice. Contact us now for your free case review. Our compensation lawyers will assess your case, explain your rights, and help you claim your due entitlements.
A Splatt workers compensation lawyer will guide you through the claim process to a better tomorrow.
Anyone suffering a mild or serious workplace injury or ilnness can claim workers compensation benefits, regardless of who was responsible. Generally, there is no requirement to prove who was at fault. You must lodge your claim within six months of your injury date to be eligible, and once approved, you will receive weekly payments and other financial support.
You can seek common law compensation when your employer’s negligence caused your mental or physical harm. In this case, you are suing your employer for legal damages. An insurance company will fund your lump sum payout (in most cases). A claim for damages often leads to higher compensation than the statutory benefits scheme.
You could receive a Notice of Assessment with a lump sum offer when your injuries are stable. Most people can accept this payout and make a common law claim (if eligible). You should always seek legal advice before you accept a permanent impairment offer. You must understand your options so you don’t reduce your entitlements.
When your psychological or physical injury stops you from working in your usual occupation (or one for which you are trained), you can claim your Total and Permanent Disability benefits. It does not matter how you were harmed. Many injured workers have no idea they can access their TPD insurance benefits, and TPD payouts can be substantial.
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You could be eligible to make several legal claims when you have suffered a loss due to your employer’s duty of care failure. The value of your compensation relies on the nature of your work-related injury, its severity, and its impact on your life. Expert evidence is the key to proving your loss.
While you are recuperating from your work injury or illness, the range of compensation benefits available to you can include the following:
Let’s face it; given a choice, there are more enjoyable things you could be doing than going to work every day. So, your situation can quickly become very stressful and debilitating when something goes wrong.
So, if you have been injured at work, or acquired an illness or psychological injury due to a workplace incident, our workers compensation lawyers help you make a claim for your loss.
The weekly payments and entitlements you receive from WorkCover Queensland help support your recovery. Splatt Lawyers will guide you through this challenging time and minimise the stress or anxiety you might otherwise experience.
If you are not working, we understand your funds may be limited. So, unlike other compensation law firms, Splatt Lawyers is 100% No Win, No Fee. Due to our fee policy, you will not be out of pocket for legal costs or expenses until we win your case. The Splatt Lawyers No-Risk Guarantee means the following:
Get immediate legal help to access your WorkCover compensation benefits. Our experienced workers’ compensation solicitors have been helping injured workers succeed during difficult times for nearly three decades. Contact us now for expert advice – it costs nothing to understand your legal rights.
Our skilled workers’ comp legal team work with the expert guidance of Kerry Splatt. Kerry has been a Queensland Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law for many years. The Queensland Law Society awards this rare accreditation to personal injury lawyers with outstanding legal expertise in personal injury law.
When you choose our experienced workers compensation lawyers to manage your Brisbane or QLD WorkCover case, you will have peace of mind knowing our workplace solicitors have the knowledge and expertise to deliver the results you seek.
If you’re injured at a Queensland workplace or working for a company with its head office in Queensland, you can make a workers’ compensation claim. Whether you are a full-time or part-time casual or permanent worker doesn’t matter; some subcontractors are also eligible. Furthermore, both physical and psychological injuries are eligible for injury compensation.
You can still seek benefits even when you are not harmed at your workplace. Injuries covered include:
Dependents and loved ones of someone who is a casualty of a work-related accident can also receive a lump sum compensation payout.
Under Queensland workers’ compensation law, employers must compensate their employees for lost wages and medical costs resulting from work-related injuries. WorkCover Queensland is the primary supplier of accident insurance for workplace injuries, except for self-insured entities.
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For Queensland workers who have experienced a work-related illness or injury, there is a 6-month time limit for lodging a WorkCover claim. If your workplace incident is over six months old and you still need to lodge a statutory claim, contact us now for fast legal help.
Your employer has eight days to report any work-related injuries to QLD WorkCover. Please note that their reporting does not trigger your legal process, so you must lodge your case. Call now for immediate support – 1800 700 125.
In Queensland, all employers must have work injury insurance. This is mandated by The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2003. WorkCover provides this insurance in Queensland for the majority of businesses. This cover protects QLD employees if they develop a work-related illness or injury from a work accident, a work event, or, in some cases, travelling to and from their workplace.
WorkCover administers your case when you claim compensation because of a workplace accident. This legal entity funds your lost income, medical treatment or surgery costs, physiotherapy, rehab sessions, etc.
In Queensland, our lawyers regularly advise in matters involving:
Despite the legislative requirements for QLD & Brisbane employers to provide a safe work environment, people still experience mild to severe catastrophic injuries. Here are some of the common types injuries leading to damage claims.
Your WorkCover statutory claim will continue until your medical condition is ‘stationary and stable’ – your symptoms are not improving or declining. A QLD WorkCover doctor determines the stability of your injuries. Once confirmed, he will use medical guides to assess permanent impairment and issue a report to WorkCover.
When WorkCover receives this report, they will issue a “Notice of Assessment” and offer your lump-sum compensation based solely on the degree of impairment.
It is essential to understand that any offer on a Notice of Assessment has no correlation to damages you may receive in a common law claim. Generally, damages under common law are often more significant than any lump-sum payment offer in the Notice of Assessment.
Contact Splatt Lawyers for free legal advice on responding to the Notice of Assessment. Call 1800 700 125.
If you have been harmed at work, you should take the following steps to apply for work related injury compensation:
Splatt Lawyers has a team of experienced workers compensation lawyers who will guide you through the complex claims process and let you know your right to compensation. Get in touch >
The work injury claim process is complex, so accessing all your workers compensation entitlements is challenging. Having an expert legal team by your side will give you the best chance of success. Splatt Lawyers workplace injury lawyers can assist when:
The Queensland workers’ compensation scheme supports you when you need it. Get the right legal advice and learn how to access all your entitlements. Rest assured, all our legal services have a No Win, No Pay guarantee, and it’s free to understand your circumstances. Call Now – 1800 700 125.
When you need expert legal advice for a work accident case in Queensland, it’s reassuring to know that Splatt Lawyers is nearby. Choose your location:
Employers bear the responsibility for workplace accidents since they have a duty of care for the health and safety of every employee under their supervision. Because of this obligation, all Queensland employers must have workers’ compensation insurance. If you are injured at work or become ill because of your job and your employer is found liable, the employer’s insurer will usually fund your compensation.
Strict time limits apply for lodging a work-related injury compensation case. If you are considering lodging a claim, you should seek legal help immediately. Delays could jeopardise your chances of success.
How much you will receive for your claim depends on the factors of your case. You may also be able to make two types of claims:
If you can no longer work, you could also claim the TPD insurance contained within your superannuation. Please start the process by using our fast online claim tool to find out what your claim might be worth >
The average time for settlement of your case will depend on your circumstances, including the following:
Our workplace lawyers have substantial expertise and will explore all legal alternatives to fast-track your matter. Ask us for a free case assessment to understand your options, or Call 1800 700 125.
Injuries to employees can be divided into two categories – physical and psychological. Physical injuries include those related to manual handling, equipment failure and accidents like tripping and falling. Psychological injuries cover stress-related illnesses like depression, anxiety and burnout.
Generally, compensatable injuries include the following:
If any of the above relates to your situation, contact our friendly team to learn about your legal situation.
You could be entitled to several benefits if you have acquired an injury because of your job. These benefits typically include:
Settlement from a successful common law claim seeks to restore a person’s life to where it would be had their workplace accident never occurred. So, the value of your payout depends on how much your life has changed.
For example, if two different people had an identical occupational spinal injury, they would receive different amounts of common law compensation based on how much their lives had changed and the extent of their loss. Generally, the factors that influence the value of their personal injury compensation include:
To help you understand the value of work injury common law compensation payouts in Queensland, Qcomp released the following information for 2014/2015. During this period there were:
Our workplace accident lawyers have been helping Queenslanders with common law claims for nearly three decades. You can rely on our extensive experience and expertise to give you an estimate of the worth of your case. Call now for your free claim check – 1800 700 125
The National Injury Insurance Scheme helps people who have a catastrophic accident and suffer severe damage such as paralysis, more than one amputation, permanent loss of sight, and significant brain damage. To qualify for compensation under this statutory scheme, you do not need to prove who was at fault. When your claim is approved you can be compensated for:
When seeking compensation for a QLD work accident, ensuring you access all your due compensation entitlements can be tricky. Correct procedures are found in the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
However, Splatt Lawyer’s legal team will support you step by step so all your interests are protected and you get the best possible outcome. Be certain you make your best legal choice by contacting our personal injury lawyers now for effective legal advice. It’s free to understand your situation.
In Queensland, court proceedings are rarely necessary to resolve workers’ compensation claims. In fact, you can take comfort in the knowledge that Splatt Lawyers has a 99% success rate for “out of court” settlements.
You could proceed with a Queensland WorkCover injury claim without a solicitor or lawyer; however, there are reasons why you would choose effective legal representation.
Hence, you will likely get a better outcome by working with Splatt Lawyers, who have close to three decades of experience with successful work injury claims.
The Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 states that the maximum payable statutory compensation for work injuries is 216.15 times the salary of a QLD adult’s full-time ordinary earnings, otherwise known as the QOTE. From January 1, 2023, the QOTE is $ 1,671.40 and the maximum statutory payout amount is this figure multiplied by 216.15 = $361,273.10
The extent of your injuries and your recovery time will determine how long you receive workers’ compensation benefits. Still, some restrictions apply to all Queensland claims. Hence, payments under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act of 2003 can continue for a maximum of five years.
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