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The latest industry insights into compensation law.

Lodging a WorkCover Claim – New Claims Procedure & Time Limits Explained

The purpose of this article is to explain recent changes which have been made with respect to how to lodge or validly lodge a claim for workers’ compensation with WorkCover...

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How Whiplash Compensation is Calculated

A lump sum compensation payout is available to sufferers of whiplash caused by motor vehicle accidents. This lump sum is accessed by way of a claim under the CTP compensation system. Payouts for...

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What to do when an injury occurs at work?

You will be covered by workers’ compensation insurance if you are injured during the course of your employment in Queensland. The main workers’ compensation insurer in Queensland is WorkCover Queensland....

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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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Fatal Injury Claims with WorkCover Queensland

In the 2019 calendar year, 41 workers went off to work and never arrived home due to work-related deaths. 41 families experienced the devastating loss of their husband, wife, partner,...

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How to lodge a CTP claim

If a person is involved in a motor vehicle accident through no fault of their own, it is important they seek legal advice as soon as possible. The Compulsory Third Party (“CTP”) claims process...

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