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The latest industry insights into compensation law.

WorkCover Notices of Assessment Explained

If you have made a claim with WorkCover Queensland and have been issued with a Notice of Assessment, here are some important things to know. What is a Notice of...

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Case Note – Anderson v. Pickles Auctions Pty Ltd [2022] QSC 265 – Recovery of Legal Costs in WorkCover Claims

On 6 December 2022, Justice Cooper delivered judgment in this matter which has caused some alarm and concern for lawyers acting for injured workers and their clients regarding recovery legal...

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  • Workers Compensation

WorkCover Claims – Weekly Benefits or Lost Wages – Your Rights and Entitlements Explained

In this blog article, we are looking at how WorkCover [and self-insurers] calculate the amount an injured worker is entitled to receive while receiving statutory benefits. An injured worker’s entitlement...

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Shifting focus on multi-state employment

It is not an uncommon occurrence for employees to be required to perform their duties in multiple states, or a state other than the state of their initial employment. This...

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  • Workers Compensation

WorkCover Claims – Notice of Assessment – Should I accept the Lump Sum Offer or pursue a Common Law Claim for Damages?

This is an exceptionally good question and one that we are regularly asked by our clients to provide advice on. If a worker is injured at work and is left with physical...

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Out of time for WorkCover? All May Not be Lost.

It is not uncommon for us to receive enquiries from clients who have missed the time period for making a WorkCover application. A typical scenario is that a person sustains an...

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Queensland’s shifting focus on work-related sprains, strains and soft-tissue injuries

Work-related sprains and strains are injuries commonly sustained by Queensland workers during the performance of their duties. In particular, slips, trips and falls have been identified by WorkCover Queensland as the leading...

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