Personal Compensation Law

We offer personal compensation services in Queensland, NSW, Tasmania and the Northern Territory.

Our specialist personal injury lawyers advise on:

  • State-based worker's compensation;

  • Comcare (the federal worker’s compensation scheme);

  • Motor vehicle accident claims;

  • Medical negligence claims;

  • Abuse claims;

  • Public liability (slip and fall claims);

  • Black Lung, Silicosis, Asbestos & Dust Diseases (QLD); and

  • 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

Receiving a WorkCover Notice of Assessment – Queensland

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.

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Principal contractor not liable for injuries to sub-contractor on construction site

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.

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Workers’ compensation entitlements for construction workers in Queensland

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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Common law claims after a workplace injury in Queensland

Common law claims after a workplace injury in Queensland

Common law claims in personal injury offer a pathway for individuals to seek and obtain compensation for loss caused by another party’s negligence. For workers who have been injured on the job, understanding your rights to pursue a common law claim for workplace injuries is essential to ensuring you receive the compensation you are entitled to.

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