Category: Workers Compensation
Workers’ compensation claims due to asbestosis - NSW
If you have been exposed to asbestos during your working life in NSW, and you have been diagnosed with an injury or disease related to asbestos, you may be entitled to make a claim for workers’ compensation.
Landmark win for injured worker: workers’ compensation weekly payments reinstated
In late 2025, Hall Payne Lawyers acted for an injured worker in a significant decision handed down by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT). The case confirms and strengthens the protections available to injured workers whose weekly compensation has been wrongly terminated by their employer.
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.
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.
A guide to IMEs in workers’ compensation claims Queensland
If you're navigating the workers' compensation system in Queensland, you may receive notice to attend an Independent Medical Examination (IME). Understanding what this means for you and your rights as an injured worker is crucial for managing your claim effectively.
Your right to sue for personal injury in Queensland
If you have suffered personal injury and loss due to the negligence of another person or entity, you may have entitlement to sue for common law damages, to recover compensation for the injuries sustained.
Working in the heat – workers’ compensation and employee rights in Queensland
Occupations which require employees to work in hot or humid environments can cause serious health risks. Heat related illness should be taken seriously by employers as workers who suffer health related illnesses may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits as a result of the injury.
Steps to take after a workplace injury in Queensland
After a workplace injury, we understand that it is a difficult time in your life and quite stressful. However, along with looking after your health and wellbeing, it is also important to be aware of your workers’ compensation rights and entitlements.
Industrial deafness claims in NSW
If you’ve worked in a noisy industry in NSW and you have hearing loss, you may be entitled to worker’s compensation through an industrial deafness claim. A successful industrial deafness claim can assist with the cost of hearing aids and also lump sum compensation.