Experienced construction accident lawyers help claim compensation for a work-related injury when your employer breaches occupational safety standards, putting your life, physical & psychological well-being at risk.
When you have a physical injury, illness or workplace psychiatric disorder because of a mining or building site accident, our construction injury lawyers provide expert legal advice. You could claim workers’ compensation benefits (WorkCover), get a lump sum payout, or make a common law damage claim.
Splatt Lawyers have been helping construction and mine workers understand their legal rights for nearly three decades. Our experienced work injury lawyers provide informed legal advice on a 100% no win, no fee basis. Starting costs nothing, and you owe us nothing until we win your case. Call 1800 700 125
Splatt Lawyers’ legal services are backed by a 100% no-win, no-fee, no-risk guarantee. Pay when you win and zero if you lose. For a free case assessment, call 1800 700 125 or email us
According to workplace injury data, people employed in the construction and mining industries are vulnerable workers with a heightened risk of industrial accidents. You could be exposed to many workplace injury risks, like moving vehicles, falling objects, sharp and powerful tools, and working in confined spaces or heights.
All employers (regardless of industry) are legally obligated to provide a healthy and safe workplace, particularly in high-risk industries. Queensland workplace legislation states all construction and mining employers have work health and safety (WHS) obligations, including:
These obligations extend to all construction and mining employees, whether employed full-time, part-time or temporarily, as contractors or site visitors. If there is a breach of duty and the business owner’s negligence injures you, you have the legal right to seek compensation for your loss.
An expert construction injury lawyer can explain the claim process and your rights.
You may be concerned about the costs of hiring an expert personal injury lawyer when you have a construction accident injury at a mine or building site. We understand the cost of protecting your legal rights with effective legal representation may be a concern when you cannot work.
So, you will be happy to know that when you choose Splatt Lawyers for your claim, you have no financial risk. Our No Win, No Fee, No Risk guarantee means that:
Our experienced compensation lawyers will gladly show you our 100% No Win, No Fee policy when you contact us for your free claim review. Contact us to know your legal options.
When injured in a workplace accident on construction sites or mining, you should get urgent medical assistance and then file a work accident report with your employer. When approved, workers’ compensation claims give you benefits like:
Queensland legislation protects the rights of mine and construction workers, including the following:
All QLD workers are entitled to a safe and healthy workplace, regardless of their industry.
If you have been physically or mentally harmed in a mining or construction accident, you could be entitled to make a construction accident claim, including one or more of the following:
Your circumstances will determine if you can make a compensation claim for a construction site injury. Key factors include:
Our expert lawyers will provide you with a comprehensive legal case review at no charge. You will know:
For free, our Queensland personal injury lawyers will advise you of your compensation entitlements, which include the following :
It’s free to start, and you owe us nothing until we win your case. Call Us – 1800 700 125.
Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyers have completed additional legal training. They provide legal insights for people who have been injured through no fault of their own. The Queensland Law Society has recognised their compensation law skill and knowledge.
The local team at Splatt Lawyers Brisbane can help you navigate complex legal pathways. Our Queensland compensation lawyers provide a free initial consult to explain your legal entitlements and next steps.
Regardless of who has liability for your work related injury or illness, there will be an insurance company protecting the financial interests of the negligent party.
All Queensland employers must have workers’ compensation insurance (WorkCover), and most commercial property owners have public liability insurance. Your compensation would be lodged as a legal insurance claim (public liability claim), depending on where and how your occupational accident occurred.
Our experienced construction injury lawyers will help you identify who is liable for your loss and provide expert legal advice on your next steps in the claim process. Call Now – 1800 700 125.
If you have been injured as a mining or construction worker at construction sites or building sites, you might question who funds your work injury damages claim. In Queensland, co-worker or employer negligence is the most common cause of someone being injured on a construction site.
Sometimes, several businesses can operate on a building or mining operation with a complex network of employment relationships. In this situation, the Civil Liability Act 2003 (QLD) allows you to lodge a claim against a contractor who might not be your employer.
Despite the safety laws, people are still suffer serious injuries on the job in Queensland, particularly in the mining and civil construction industries.
Statistics show you have a higher-than-average risk of being harmed. If you are male, over 45 years old and work in one of these industries:
The top 4 causes of worker injuries are:
Other common injuries include:
You can also be injured as a bystander, with common causes being:
Occupational Health and Safety is a crucial focus for building & mining industry employers. Workers employed in these occupations have a higher fatality rate and risk of harm. Thankfully, there has been a decline in work-related deaths in these industries. However, employees experience an unexpected yearly loss for simply doing their job.
The Queensland workers’ compensation system is a no-fault scheme. There is no requirement to prove who was to blame when you have a mining or construction injury or illness. Common accident types for mining workers and construction employees include:
Some work injuries are severe and lead to lasting or permanent disability. When you are nearing the conclusion of your workers’ compensation claim, an injured worker will have a WPI assessment. You could be offered a lump sum payout when you have a:
You might also be eligible to make a common law claim. Essentially are suing your employer’s insurance company for legal damages. Try our permanent impairment calculator>
Queensland construction and mining labourers risk dying on the job more than in most other occupations. The common causes of work-related fatalities among mine workers and construction site labourers are:
You could claim if someone close to you has suffered a wrongful death due to a workplace accident or illness. The Civil Proceedings Act 2011 determines who can seek legal damages for wrongful death. A group of family members and dependents can submit one case and share the personal injury payout.
Wherever you work, you should expect management responsibility for a work environment free of risk—a safe and healthy workplace that is unlikely to cause you psychological and physical harm. Things sometimes go wrong, and your employer may be breaking occupational health and safety rules.
If this is your circumstance and you are ill or injured, please get in touch with our workers’ compensation lawyers for expert legal advice. It’s free to know your options, and you pay nothing until we win your case. Call 1800 700 125
Splatt Lawyers provides legal advice for mining and construction compensation cases from ten QLD-wide locations.
Where and how your accident occurred, and the nature of your physical or psychiatric injuries will determine your eligibility to claim compensation. A key component for a successful outcome is establishing who was liable (sometimes more than one person or party) and if you have vicarious liability (if you were partially responsible).
You will need expert medical assessments and reports that create a compelling case that makes it difficult for the insurer to minimise or deny your claim. An experienced injury compensation solicitor has the skill and expertise to manage this complex process. Splatt Lawyers work on a 100% No Win, No Fee basis, so you only pay our fees and costs when you win and nothing if you lose.
Any workplace injury, whether a work-related illness, physical impairment or psychological disorder, can be the basis of a successful WorkCover claim. This includes serious injuries such as:
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