Assaulted At Work Compensation Claim Queensland

You may be asking yourself what can I do after an assault at work by colleague? First and foremost, if you have experienced any type of physical, or sexual assault at work, you will need to seek professional medical help and make any appropriate reports to the police.

After you have sought any immediate medical or law enforcement attention, you may be proceeding to:

• Report the incident to your employer
• Get the contact details of any witnesses
• Enlist the help of a lawyer, we’ll help you navigate this extremely difficult time with expertise and understanding, and continuously;
• Keep proof of any costs you have incurred

Work-related violence covers a range of actions and behaviours that create risks to the health and safety of workers.

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Biting, spitting, scratching, hitting, kicking
• Throwing objects
• Pushing, shoving, tripping, grabbing
• Verbal threats, harassment
• Armed robbery
• Sexual assault
• Attacking with knives, guns, clubs, or any type of weapon

Violence at work is defined as any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work. This definition includes verbal or physical aggression (from customers or members of the public) directed at workers, including those who work in a contact centre environment.

Factors which can increase the risk of violence and client aggression include situations where there:

• Are long waiting times for customers
• Is an increased reliance on customers using automated technology
• Is a need for workers to suppress emotions (e.g. anger or frustration)
• Is an over-reliance on shift work and/or provision of 24 hour services
• Is a lack of training or PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

If you have been assaulted at work lawyer QLD you must immediately open a case at the nearest police station, or if injuries are serious enough to warrant hospitalisation, the hospital will notify the police who will then take a statement from you at the hospital. It is important you have support in reporting workplace harassment to police.

Your medical records will reflect the seriousness of the injury as well as the cost for the treatment, which will then determine the compensatory sum. Once you have laid a charge against the person, the police will then investigate the claim and prosecute the person.

If the person is found to be guilty, then you can proceed with the compensation claim. Usually the claim for compensation is heard in a separate court, however the Judge may elect to combine the cases and rule in both matters.

If your claim involves a claim against loss of earnings, you will need to prove that the assault has rendered you unable to work and earn.

It is important to begin your claim as soon as possible after the incident. Get in touch with one of our lawyers if you’d like to discuss assistance in reporting workplace harassment to police.

If you’ve been assaulted at work, or are unsure where to reach out to – it may be time to contact one of our expert lawyers and get started on an assault at work lawsuit.

We make it a point to get to know you personally, so we can truly understand your situation and help you to always choose the path that is going to have the most positive outcome.

Whether you are lodging a common law damages claim or a WorkCover claim, you should seek professional assistance from a good lawyer. Looking for a common law lawyers near me? At LHD Lawyers, our experienced team will help you every step of the way to ensure you obtain the compensation entitlements you deserve for being assaulted at work.

If you have suffered workplace violence QLD, or are seeking compensation for assault at work QLD, enlisting the help of a LHD Lawyer will ensure you can easily navigate the system during this difficult time.

Call us on 1800 838 481 to discuss our ‘No Win No Fee’ policy and arrange a free and confidential consultation.