In society, we all owe each other a duty of care. A duty of care is defined as a moral or legal obligation to ensure the safety or well-being of others. When considering personal injury compensation claims in Queensland the main relationships that involve a duty of care are: – The employer to an employee. […]

When your WorkCover claim comes to an end you are entitled to receive from WorkCover a document called a Notice of Assessment. Before a Notice of Assessment issues, WorkCover will arrange for you to attend a Doctor or the Medical Assessment Tribunal to obtain a report confirming your injuries are stable and stationary and allocating […]

In Queensland insurers only need to contribute to your legal costs and outlays in certain circumstances. In WorkCover claims it is a very rare case where WorkCover will contribute to your legal costs and outlays. This may occur if you have a very serious injury but even then the amount WorkCover will contribute is very […]

If you are injured in a car accident you can bring accident claims for your personal injuries under the Motor Accident Insurance Act. The claim is against the Compulsory Third Party Insurer of the at-fault vehicle. As part of your claim, the insurer is required to pay for “reasonable and appropriate” rehabilitation. What rehabilitation is […]

One of the most common questions asked by clients with a personal injury claim is will my claim go to Court?  Many people do not want to go to Court for a variety of reasons. Most claims for personal injuries in Queensland do not go to Court. The chances of your claim going to Court […]

The majority of personal injury claims in Queensland settle at a meeting between you and the insurer, with your lawyer, called a compulsory conference. All claims in Queensland have a compulsory conference. The idea of the conference is to meet with the insurer and both parties make submissions and arguments to put forward their case. […]

Suffering a workplace injury is devastating but what can be more devastating is WorkCover rejecting your claim. If this occurs then you may find yourself in the horrible position of not being able to work and not having any income to pay your bills. If you suffer an injury at Work you need to lodge […]

If you have received personal injuries in Queensland and want to bring a claim for compensation you will need to retain an injury lawyer to act for you in your claim against the insurer or WorkCover. The relationship you have with your lawyer is very important and you must feel comfortable and trust your lawyer. […]

Anyone who has suffered personal injuries in Queensland through the fault of another can bring a claim for personal injuries to recover monetary compensation. There is no minimum or maximum age and you do not have to reside in Queensland. If you are from interstate or an overseas visitor to Queensland and suffer injuries you […]

If you have suffered a personal injury and that injury has and will prevent you from returning to work in your occupation or any occupation then you may have a claim under your Superannuation policy for total and permanent disablement (TPD). These claims are very difficult and the insurer usually disputes them so it is […]