You deserve compensation for the following:
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If you suffered an injury or illness while at work, during work, travelling to and from work, you may be entitled to access compensation by making a WorkCover claim.
To make a WorkCover claim, you need to:
Our compensation lawyers can help you understand your rights and get the compensation you deserve.
You are covered by the WorkCover scheme if you are a:
You can make a WorkCover claim for any injuries or illnesses that stop you from working, no matter if it is psychological or physical in nature.
Examples of common workplace injuries include:
Your claim will cover all of your physical and psychological injuries and losses, including past and future loss.
Some examples of the things you might be able to claim under Queensland law include:
We cannot give you a definite answer, because every claim is very individualistic.
The amount of compensation you can claim in Queensland will depend on:
Once your injuries have been stabilized, you’ll need to see a doctor to understand the impact these injuries will have on your future work and enjoyment of life. This will usually involve visiting one or more medical specialists and them writing a report to support your claim.
An assessment of your situation is needed before any projections can be given. Settlements reflect the long term impact on your life so it’s worth remembering that large settlements are associated with long term or life altering injuries.
You may get offered a lump sum compensation from WorkCover to finalise your statutory claim.
We strongly recommend you to seek legal advice from our legal experts, before making a decision.
During our free initial consultation, we evaluate your case and advise you on whether it is worthwhile to make a common law claim.
There are two stages in a Workcover claim in Queensland:
A Stage 2 common law claim should give you a financial buffer or nest egg. This means that the compensation from Stage 2 is usually higher than that in Stage 1.
To make a common law claim, we need to prove your employer was negligent or legally at-fault.
If you are unsure about what to do, come speak to us, we are the experts you need in this tough time.
We offer a ‘No Win No Fee’ cost agreement for workplace injury claims.
This means that you are free from paying any upfront costs during the claim.
Our legal fees are only payable when the claim settled successfully.
We provide this legal cost framework so that everyone can have fair and equal access to justice.
WorkCover is a type of insurance that is compulsory for all employers in QLD.
If you’ve been injured at work and your employer is found to be responsible, it’s your employer’s insurance company that will pay your compensation.
If you make a WorkCover claim, your employer is not allowed to treat you differently during the process. If they do, they could be held liable for discrimination.
Yes, there are strict time limits under Queensland law. Therefore, to ensure the success of your case, you must seek legal advice as soon as possible.
If you missed the time limit, your rights to pursue compensation may be lost. The benefit of hiring our compensation lawyer at Ascent Lawyers is that it becomes our responsibility to ensure the claim is lodged within the time limit and correctly.
How long your WorkCover claim takes depends on various factors, such as:
Each claim is different. So we can’t give you an estimate here. But once we get to know you better, we can give you a clearer idea of the timeframes involved in your claim.
If you have a work-related injury or disease and can’t work in your usual job, your employer cannot use this as a reason to dismiss you within 12 months of the injury/illness. As set out in the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, the maximum penalty is 40 units.
Yes, you can represent yourself. However, dealing with insurance companies can be difficult for someone who has no experience and limited time. Insurance companies are multi-million-dollar businesses that will settle your claim for as little as possible.
Whereas, we have spent years dedicated to compensation law. We know the insurance process and court system. Our expertise makes certain that you will get the compensation you deserve. With a free initial consultation and a no win no fee cost agreement, you have no risks.
Get in touch today, and let us do all the worrying
For all WorkCover claims in Queensland, we work on a No Win No Fee basis. You will only pay our legal fees if we win your case. This means that once we take on your case, you do not have to bear any upfront costs!
You can rest assured because:
We are committed to helping you at a difficult time in your life.
We evaluate your case in a confidential and obligation-free consultation.
A diversified team who are proficient in Mandarin and English, to make talking with us that much easier.
For personal injury claims, we will not charge you any fees unless we recover compensation for you.
We can meet you any time and at any place with no additional costs.
We handle your car repair bills and help arrange a replacement car, free of charge.
WhatsApp, WeChat, Line, we contact you on the apps your prefer.
It could not be any easier. We are always happy to help you figure out what to do.
Our expert compensation lawyers will check if you may have a claim, then arrange a visit to explain the whole process to you.
Once you engage us, we will gather all the required details, organise rehabilitation for you and start your claim immediately.
We will build your case over the next 12 to 15 months and negotiate with the insurer. We will give you constant updates.
We will strive to secure a lump sum settlement for you. You don't have to worry about paying us any fees until we win.
