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If you’ve been injured at work, it can feel overwhelming. Our workers’ compensation lawyers will guide you through the process, explain your options, and fight to get you the support and compensation you’re entitled to.

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Your workers’ compensation rights and entitlements

You may be able to make a claim if your injury or illness is related to your work. This can include:

In Queensland, most workers are covered by WorkCover Queensland or Comcare. This includes full-time, part-time, casual, and seasonal employees.

If your injury or illness is work-related, there’s a good chance you’re covered.

Workers’ compensation may include:

  • medical and treatment costs
  • rehabilitation and support
  • a portion of lost income
  • lump sum payments for permanent impairment
  • in some cases, common law damages if negligence is involved

Your compensation will depend on things like:

  • the seriousness of your injury
  • your ability to return to work
  • your treatment needs and costs

We look closely at your situation to make sure nothing is overlooked.

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What are WorkCover and Comcare?

  • Queensland WorkCover provides workers’ compensation insurance for most Queensland employers
  • Comcare covers Australian Government employees and some large national organisations

Understanding the claims process

While every situation is different, the process usually involves:

  • reporting your injury to your employer as soon as you can
  • seeing a doctor and getting a medical certificate
  • completing a claim form (available online or through your employer)
  • submitting your claim with your medical certificate

If you’re unsure about any step, we can help you through it.

How we can help

You don’t have to manage this on your own. We can:

  • explain your rights in plain language
  • give you information about how to lodge your claim
  • deal with insurers on your behalf
  • support you if your claim is questioned or rejected

Our role is to reduce the stress so you can focus on your recovery. We help keep things simple and clear. You’ll know what’s happening, what comes next, and where you stand.

Frequently asked questions about workers’ compensation

It’s important to report your injury as soon as possible. You must lodge your workers’ compensation claim within six months of the date of your injury, or from when you first saw a doctor about it.

While there are strict time limits, delays can make the process more complicated and may affect your entitlements.

Reporting early also helps make sure you can access medical treatment and income support sooner.

If you’re unsure where to start, we can guide you through what needs to be done and when.

A rejected claim isn’t the end of the road. There are formal review and appeal pathways available, and many decisions can be challenged successfully.

If you don’t agree with a decision made about your claim, for example, your level of benefits or your capacity to work, you have the right to have it reviewed. This process can involve submitting further evidence or escalating the matter to an independent body. We’ll help you prepare a strong case and support you through each stage.

We offer a No Win, No Fee arrangement for most workers’ compensation matters. This means you won’t pay our legal fees unless your case is successful.

We’ll explain any potential costs clearly upfront, so you know exactly where you stand and can make informed decisions without added stress.

In most cases, workers’ compensation payments are a percentage of your pre-injury earnings rather than your full salary. The exact amount depends on factors like your employment situation, how long you’ve been unable to work and if you have a second job.

We can review your circumstances and help you understand what payments you’re entitled to.

Our lawyers will work with you through every step of the process

We work with you to gather the right evidence and present your case clearly, so you have the best chance of a fair outcome. We’ve helped thousands of injured workers understand their rights and access the compensation they deserve.

Our No Win, No Fee policy means that if we don't win, you don't have to pay our legal fees.

Need to speak to us sooner? Call us on 1800 111 222.


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Most workers are covered by WorkCover. If you work for the Australian government or some national companies, you could be covered by Comcare. If your employer is on this list of Comcare scheme employers, select Comcare.

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