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The latest industry insights into compensation law.

Case Law Update – Disclosure Obligations

The District Court of Queensland has recently handed down a decision providing further guidance and clarification regarding the broad disclosure obligations required of injured claimants.  The matter of Clements v...

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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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  • Workers Compensation

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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  • Workers Compensation

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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  • Workers Compensation

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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  • Workers Compensation

Queensland WorkCover Claims – Court Proceedings

We recently provided an overview of the pre-court process in Queensland for WorkCover claims.  This claims process is highly effective for early resolution of claims, particularly if represented by a high-quality personal...

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