Who can make a workers’ compensation claim?

Most employees, apprentices and some contractors can lodge a workers’ compensation claim if their injury or illness arose from their employment.

What does workers’ compensation cover?

Compensation can cover medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages and, in some cases, a lump sum payment for permanent impairment.

What is a common law claim?

A common law claim may be available if employer negligence contributed to the injury, potentially yielding additional compensation beyond statutory benefits.

Is there a time limit to make a claim?

Yes. Work compensation claims typically need to be lodged within strict timeframes after the injury or illness occurs, so early legal advice is recommended.

Work Incident Compensation

Q: What is work incident compensation?

Work incident compensation provides financial and medical support to employees injured or made ill due to their employment through statutory workers’ compensation and, where applicable, common law claims.

Work incident compensation supports employees who are injured or become ill due to their work. In Queensland, the workers’ compensation scheme helps cover medical costs, rehabilitation, and lost income.

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Employee Protection

Provides financial and medical support for workers injured or made ill through their employment.

Coverage

Includes medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages, and potential lump sum payments for permanent impairment.

Workers’ Compensation Scheme

If you've been injured at work due to the negligence of your employer or a co-worker, we can assist you in securing the workers’ compensation benefits and damages you’re legally entitled to.

About Work Incident Compensation

Suffering injury whilst at work can be devastating but we are here to help either during the Statutory Claim Process and during any potential Common Law Claim. We will be here navigating you through the initial process and will consider the complex world of a Common Law Claim (Where your employer may be at fault). We will also be here to guide you and advise you about your entitlement or rights to make a Common Law Claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is work incident compensation?

If you are injured at work you have two options for compensation in Queensland. This can either be a Statutory Claim and/or Common Law Claim.

We provide expert advice on:

Damages Claim
Lump sum compensation entitlements
WorkCover claims
Offers of payout you may have received
Rejected or denied compensation claims
Terminated compensation benefits

Who is eligible to make a claim?

Most employees, apprentices, and some contractors can lodge a claim if the injury or illness is directly linked to their employment.

What expenses are covered?

Compensation can cover medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, and lump sum payments for permanent impairment.

How do I make a claim?

A claim is typically lodged through the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, usually requiring a medical certificate and details of the incident.

Is there a time limit to lodge a claim?

Yes, claims must generally be made within a strict timeframe after the injury or illness occurs, so early action is recommended.