Workplace injuries are exceedingly common as Australian workers put themselves in dangerous situations on behalf of their employer. Be it company negligence, accidental injury or defective equipment, it’s important to know your rights. In this article, we will be explaining the processes involved with workers’ compensation in Queensland and wider Australia.
Susan Bidwell
Common Reasons Why Plaintiffs Make Claims
Legal claims often result in financial compensation being awarded but this is not always the first priority of the plaintiff. Court cases are pursued for a variety of reasons, all of which demonstrate valid motivation to put in the work required to successfully win a legal battle. A few common reasons our clients make legal claims are listed below.
What to Expect in Your Consultation with Brisbane Injury Lawyers
Beginning a legal claim can seem daunting if you’ve never had to hire a lawyer before but at Brisbane Injury Lawyers, we take pride in offering the highest standard of assistance throughout claims. We aim to make every client feel completely comfortable and confident in their claim, so read on to learn more about what’s involved in the process.
A Guide to Claiming Workplace Injuries
What Kind of Injuries Can I Apply for?
Workplace injuries can range from serious illness, injury or damage (including amputations, fractures and brain injuries) through to less severe injuries such as strains and sprains (e.g. repetitive strain injury).
Examples of injuries include:
- Injuries suffered at work, as a result of work or during work activities
- Diseases caused by work
- Diseases or pre-existing conditions made worse by work
- Injuries suffered while travelling for work
- Injuries suffered while receiving medical treatment for a separate work injury
A work injury doesn’t have to be purely physical. Mental injuries such as those driven by stress, or leading to events such as a heart attack or worsening of a pre-existing condition can also be eligible for workplace injury compensation.
Personal Injury Claim Process – Quick Tips for Claiming Personal Injury in QLD
We’ve put together a quick FAQ on the critical points everyone should understand when considering the personal injury claim process in QLD.
Beware of Wombat: Pet Bite Injuries – Can You Get Compensated?
Stories of someone’s pet suddenly biting or attacking someone are surprising but common.
While some people like to keep exotic pets such as snakes and spiders, bites from man’s best friends are by far the most common and the wounds caused by a bite can cause permanent personal injury, damage and scarring.
In some Australian states, the law regarding pet and dog attacks has become part of legislation, but this has not yet happened in Queensland. Instead, a common law claim applies in relation to personal injury law, following a bite injury.
If you are bitten by an animal, you should immediately seek medical attention. In addition to being potentially serious injuries, animal bites (even from ‘clean’, domesticated pets) can be susceptible to infection.
Your Rights as a Passenger after an Accident
In Queensland, any person injured in a motor vehicle accident that was due to the fault of a driver is eligible to claim compensation.
Queensland operates on a Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme. The scheme provides owners, drivers, and passengers with unlimited liability coverage for personal injury caused by traffic accidents.
This grants passengers a right to seek monetary compensation from the person ‘at fault’ for the personal injury and other related losses. This is true regardless of whether it’s a friend, family, commercial drivers such as a taxi or Uber driver, or any other driver.
Workers’ Compensation When Injured Abroad
In an increasingly global professional environment, working abroad is becoming more and more common. Many companies have a presence is multiple countries and most large businesses deal with international clients and partners.
When travelling abroad for work, whether to another state or another country, you can still be eligible for Australian workers’ compensation.
Quitting Due to Stress – When is Stress Claimable?
When people think of workplace injury, they usually imagine physical wounds, such as accidentally cutting your hand off in a factory. But the truth is, it’s not just physical – workplace stress has become recognised globally as a major challenge to workers’ health and the health of an organisation. In fact, stress is now the … Read more
Will Work Cover My Medical Bills if I Injure Myself And It’s My Fault?
Normally, workers’ compensation claims are made because of accidents or hazards in the workplace that have happened despite the employee’s best care. But what happens when your injury is actually your fault?
In Queensland, you may be able to claim compensation even if you caused the accident that led to your injury. Today we’re going to explain “no fault” compensation and further explore this topic.
