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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

Queensland’s Workcover System Continues to Lead the Way

The recent announcement by Queensland’s Minister for Industrial Relations that average Workcover premiums for Queensland employers will remain at the same level for the sixth year running highlights Queensland’s strong...

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  • Workers Compensation

Legislative Victory for Silicosis Sufferers

Coleman -v- Caesarstone Australia Pty Limited Pty Ltd &Ors [2021] QSC 125 VBR Lawyers proudly stand by Mr Coleman and all sufferers of silicosisand other dust related conditions and continue to fight for their...

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  • Workers Compensation

New avenues for work related PTSD claims through WorkCover Queensland

On 20 May 2021, the Governor of Queensland gave assent to a bill passed by the Queensland Parliament that introduced a more streamlined pathway for first responders and eligible employees who are diagnosed with...

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  • Workers Compensation

Important things to consider if you have a WorkCover Queensland claim

Once a worker has an accepted WorkCover Queensland claim, this is often referred to as a “statutory claim.” This is when a worker receives a number of benefits from WorkCover which...

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Workers’ Compensation Lump Sum Offer vs Common Law Claim – Risks and Benefits

When Queenslanders sustain an injury during the course of their employment, they are likely to have statutory and common law entitlements to receive compensation for the loss and damage they...

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Successful appeal for increase in damages awarded for economic loss – Queensland Supreme Court: Court of Appeal

On 16 February 2021, Justices of Appeal Fraser, McMurdo and Mullins, allowed an appeal by Daniel Peebles to vary the judgement made on his claim for damages for personal injuries....

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