Workers’ Compensation QLD

Knowing if you have the right to claim workers’ compensation can be difficult. LHD Lawyers are able to help you with understanding the process, your rights and if you have a justified claim.

You’ll need to inform your employer as soon as possible after you have an accident at your workplace. There are strict time limits that apply to these kinds of claims, and a professional lawyer will be able to help you navigate through the deadlines.

If you’re a full-time employee (current or previous), part-time employee, temporary employee, you have the right to claim compensation for injuries you’ve suffered as a result of your work.

Here at LHD Lawyers, we are experienced lawyers in workers compensation claims, and will be able to assess your circumstances and tell you whether you have a justified claim. We’ll review your case and inform you of your options and the process.

WorkCover covers many different kinds of injuries that can occur in the workplace, including:

Anything that stops you from performing your daily work duties
Anything that prevents you from working (whether it’s full-time, part-time or casually)
Illness or disease that’s been brought on or made worse by working conditions
Disorders of the mind and diseases causing degeneration that have resulted from a specific working environment

To make a Queensland workers’ compensation claim, you will need to:

Report your injury to your employer, immediately or as soon as practically possible of becoming aware of it
Complete a workers’ compensation claim form immediately or as soon as practically possible of becoming aware of it, but no later than 6 months from the accident
Obtain a workers’ compensation medical certificate
Keep copies of the claim form and medical certificate, while giving the originals to your employer as soon as possible
Ask your employer to sign and date the forms of the day you provide them to them
Lodge a copy of the claim form with WorkCover Queensland
Our experienced and trustworthy workers’ compensation lawyers in Brisbane can give you more information about the claim process.

Once a workers’ compensation claim has been made, a WorkCover claims representative will determine the claim and contact both the worker and the employer. WorkCover will gather information from the worker, employer, doctors and other people, such as witnesses to the event or independent medical examiners, to help them make their decision.

A decision will be made on most claims within 20 business days of the lodgment, however the worker will be notified both verbally and in writing if a decision has not been made. If the claim is accepted, the worker will start to receive weekly compensation payments. If the claim is not accepted, a claims representative will send a letter explaining why the claim has been rejected.

WorkCover covers reasonable expenses including medical, personal, occupational and rehabilitation expenses (as well as other incurred costs). WorkCover can cover part-time workers, casual workers and (in some circumstances) subcontractors. When deciding whether a physical claim is warranted, the insurer will apply criteria from the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, including considering whether:

the claim was made within the time limits
the person was employed at the time of the injury by the employer
the person is considered to be a worker
the injury was caused by a work-related event, and
the person was injured out of, or in the course of, employment, if the employment is a significant contributing factor to the injury.
Time is of the essence when making a workers compensation’ claim, so you’ll need to lodge your claim as soon as possible of becoming aware of your injury. LHD Lawyers are experienced and reliable in this field and can support you in the WorkCover claim process to ensure you receive the appropriate compensation you’re entitled to.

In Queensland workers have the right to sue their employer for compensation in the event they can prove negligence against their employer. This is called a Common Claim. How much compensation you’re entitled to will depend on your unique circumstances. There are steps that have to be met before being able to proceed with a Common Law Claim. Our expert team can assess every aspect of your case, and will then be able to provide you with advice about the kind of entitlements or compensation you could be expecting.

Generally, you can claim compensation for:

Pain and hardship caused by the injury
Your expenses for medical care and rehabilitation
Your income loss
Your loss of the ability to earn
Future medical expenses
Paid care (only in certain circumstances)

How long it takes for you to receive compensation depends on the simplicity or complexity of your case, and whether the court finds an easier or more difficult resolution. When you have your first consultation with us, we’ll be able to assess your circumstances and give you a clearer idea of when you’ll be able to receive your compensation.

At LHD, we’re of the belief that every Australian should have access to legal care when it comes to workers’ compensation, no matter what their financial situation is. Every single one of our claims is backed by our No Win No Fee policy, meaning that you won’t pay us a cent until we are successful of obtaining compensation for you.

Contact us on 1800 838 481 to arrange a free consultation if you’ve had an accident and believe you may be entitled to workers’ compensation.

LHD Lawyers have been assisting injured Queenslanders with workers’ compensation claims for over 25 years. Our experience, along with our team of passionate lawyers ensures we achieve the highest rate of successful outcomes for all the compensation cases we manage.

We provide all of our workers compensation legal services on a No Win No Fee guarantee, meaning you don’t have to pay our legal costs unless we win your claim.

We are a national firm with Queensland offices in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Mackay, Townsville, Cairns and throughout Australia.