Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Sunshine Coast

If you have been injured at work, you can lodge an application for workers’ compensation which, if accepted, will entitle you to funding for reasonable medical expenses and a portion of your weekly payments to cover lost income.

There are strict time limits for lodging your application for workers’ compensation. We recommend using a worker compensation lawyer to guide you through the process to claim your workers’ compensation insurance. You can lodge the claim with WorkCover Queensland or your employer’s self-insurer by phone, online, through your employer or through your GP.

Regardless of how the workplace accident occurred, you do not need to prove employer negligence to be entitled to statutory workers’ compensation benefits. Any worker who suffers an injury in the course of their employment is entitled to statutory workers’ compensation benefits. However, you do need to prove negligence to bring a common law claim for damages and should seek legal advice from an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer at L&H Injury Lawyers as soon as possible.

When WorkCover accepts your claim, you will receive weekly compensation payments based on your pre-injury earnings. Additionally, WorkCover will fund or reimburse you for reasonable medical expenses related to your workplace injury claim.

Your WorkCover payments will cease under the following circumstances:

1. Return to Work: When you resume your employment.
2. Maximum Medical Improvement: When your injuries have reached their highest level of improvement.
3. Maximum Compensation: When you reach the maximum value of weekly compensation allowed.

Learn more about how long you can be on WorkCover in Queensland.

If your statutory workers’ compensation application is rejected, strict time limitations apply to appeal that decision. It is important that you seek urgent legal advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer. As workers’ compensation lawyers, L&H Injury Lawyers can assist you in reviewing the reasons for rejection and, if there are reasonable prospects of appealing the insurer’s decision, assist you in that process.

Your statutory workers’ compensation claim will end when your injuries are considered by doctors to be stable or at maximum medical improvement (this means that they are unlikely to improve with further treatment).

When your injuries are considered stable the Insurer will send you to a doctor to assess your level of permanent impairment and thereafter you will be issued with a “Notice of Assessment” document from the insurer with a lump sum offer of compensation. If you accept the offer, you waive your right to bring a common law claim for damages.

There are very strict time frames in which you can request a re-assessment of your injury. If you have received a Notice of Assessment it is important to seek urgent legal advice from our experienced injury at work lawyers.
If you do not accept your lump sum offer of compensation, you are entitled to commence your common law claim for damages after your Notice of Assessment is issued.

You will not receive any further weekly benefits after your statutory claim ends and it may take many months or more for your common law claim to settle. If your injuries have caused a level of permanent impairment and you have been unable to return to work by this stage, we can assist you in applying for income protection or a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) payout to assist you during this period.

WorkCover Queensland is the main insurer for workers’ compensation in Queensland. Most work injuries are covered by WorkCover Queensland.

However, there are a number of large employers (for example Coles andWoolworths) who have their own workers’ compensation insurance company. An employer’s workers’ compensation insurer is referred to as a self-insurer.

Our Sunshine Coast workers’ compensation lawyers can provide you with the legal services required for your work-related personal injury claims. Contact our workplace accident lawyers today.

If you were injured at work and have been unable to return to your usual job, your employer cannot use your injury as a reason to terminate your employment within the first 12 months after the injury. It is also illegal for your employer to dismiss you simply because you have an injury or have made a compensation claim.

In some situations, an employer may be able to dismiss you on the basis that you are unfit to perform your duties. However, if your injury occurred at work, you cannot be dismissed in the first 12 months of your injury solely or mainly because you are not fit for employment because of your injury.

If a person is killed in a work accident, the person’s dependents (for example a spouse, de facto partner, parent, or child) may be entitled to a lump sum of compensation and reasonable expenses to cover funeral and medical costs. You may also be entitled to bring a common law claim for damages for loss of the income and loss of services that person provided to the dependents. L&H Injury Lawyers can assist you in your dependency claim. Contact us for an obligation free initial appointment.

The loss of a loved one causes immense grief. If your loss has caused you not only grief, but a psychological injury, you may be entitled to make your own claim for compensation. This is referred to as a nervous shock claim. L&H Injury Lawyers can provide you with advice and assistance with your potential nervous shock claim. Contact us for an obligation free initial consultation, our lawyers for accidents at work can assist you with your claim.

Understanding compensation law, the legal system and expected legal process can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with a work accident and the complexities associated with a workers compensation claim. We encourage you to seek legal advice and professional legal representation early to enhance the likelihood of a successful outcome and to maximise your compensation.

L&H Injury Lawyers are the workers compensation lawyers Sunshine Coast residents trust. We assist all our clients to navigate the complex world of personal injury law, providing the legal help they need while reducing any potential financial stress over legal fees with our no win no fee guarantee.

The duration of a workers’ compensation claim depends on various factors, such as the severity of your injury, the complexity of your case, and whether a common law damages claim is pursued. While statutory compensation claims are typically accepted within weeks, the length of time you will be in receipt of benefits varies based on the severity of your injury. Once your statutory workers’ compensation claim has been finalised a common law claim may take several months to resolve. L&H Injury Lawyers work diligently to ensure your claim is processed efficiently, providing regular updates and support throughout the compensation process.

If you had a pre-existing condition that was aggravated or worsened by your work duties, you may still be entitled to compensation. The WorkCover accident insurance policy covers injuries that are significantly contributed to by your employment. Our work injuries lawyers can help prove that your work duties aggravated your condition and ensure you receive the benefits you’re entitled to.

Yes. Repetitive strain injuries are among the most common work-related injury claims and are generally covered by workers’ compensation. These injuries can develop gradually over time from repetitive motions, such as typing, lifting or assembly line work. Our work injury lawyers can help you gather medical evidence to support your claim and ensure your employer’s insurer provides the compensation you deserve.

Understanding compensation law, the legal system and expected legal process can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with a work accident and the complexities associated with a workers’ compensation claim. Seeking the right legal advice early on and finding professional legal representation enhances the likelihood of a successful outcome and ensures you maximise your compensation.

L&H Injury Lawyers are the workers’ compensation lawyers Sunshine Coast residents trust. We assist all our clients to navigate the complex world of personal injury law, providing the legal help they need while reducing any potential financial stress over legal fees with our no win no fee policy. Our experienced work injuries lawyer can help ensure your compensation arises from valid grounds and that your legal costs are recovered where possible. Contact our legal team today.