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How are Personal Injury Damages Calculated?

For injured people who have a viable personal injury claim to pursue, it is a reasonable and common for them to ask about how their damages are calculated.   What Damages...

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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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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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HOW TO LODGE A WORKCOVER CLAIM IN QUEENSLAND

A Queensland worker injured during the course of their employment will likely have statutory and common law entitlements they will need to protect. The first step in protecting these entitlements...

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Important amendment to definition of “terminal condition” in workers’ compensation claims

We have previously provided an overview of various recent amendments to the legislation that governs work related injuriesin Queensland. A further important change is the re-wording of the definition of a...

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