We offer personal compensation services in Queensland, NSW, Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
Our specialist personal injury lawyers advise on:
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State-based worker's compensation;
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Comcare (the federal worker’s compensation scheme);
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Motor vehicle accident claims;
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Medical negligence claims;
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Abuse claims;
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Public liability (slip and fall claims);
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Black Lung, Silicosis, Asbestos & Dust Diseases (QLD); and
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TPD and income protection claims.
Each State and Territory has different laws so it’s important you select the relevant location.
Blog Posts - Personal Compensation Law
Understanding your workers’ compensation rights for musculoskeletal injuries
If you sustain a musculoskeletal injury in the workplace, whilst your health and wellbeing come first, it is also important to be aware of your workers’ compensation rights and entitlements.
Receiving a WorkCover Notice of Assessment – Queensland
If you’re an injured Queensland worker with an accepted workers’ compensation claim and you receive a Notice of Assessment, it is important to understand your rights and entitlements associated with that notice.
Principal contractor not liable for injuries to sub-contractor on construction site
When a subcontractor’s employee is hurt on site, does the principal contractor bear any responsibility? In a Court of Appeal decision, the limits of a principal contractor’s duty of care were tested. This case offers valuable insights into workplace injury claims, appeals, and risk allocation on construction sites.
Workers’ compensation entitlements for construction workers in Queensland
Construction sites expose workers to many potential hazards, including those related to manual handling, working at heights, interacting with electrical systems and operating near large moving machinery. For those injured on the job, worker’s compensation is a vital safeguard which can provide essential support and financial relief.
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