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Queensland’s Largest Compensation Payouts
Although we hear of someone injured in a motor vehicle accident or a workplace incident every day,...
Queensland’s Largest Compensation Payouts
Although we hear of someone injured in a motor vehicle accident or a workplace incident every day, not all cases are front page news. One would hope that the responsible party will take ownership of the fault and that everything can be resolved amicably. However, this is not always the case. With the pressures and […]
It’s a Law Every Parent in Queensland Should Know
It’s a Law Every Parent in Queensland Should Know Queensland Child Safety Restraint Laws Would you let your most precious cargo be exposed to any risk when travelling? Especially when research tells us that being unrestrained in a car means we are 8 times more likely to be killed in an accident. A child […]
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Before Accessing Your Super Due To COVID-19
IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY DUE TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19, YOU CAN NOW CHOOSE TO ACCESS YOUR SUPERANNUATION EARLY. While this may be positive news for everyone during these difficult times, we cannot help but ponder on a few important questions. Is there a catch to accessing your super early? Who can access […]
18 Tips To Avoid Anxiety and Stress Through Coronavirus Pandemic
News coverage of the Coronavirus is spreading faster than the actual virus itself and so is public anxiety. It wasn’t until I recently found myself calming the manager of a major shopping center whose stress levels were sky rocketing, that I realised the effect this pandemic is having on people’s mental health and state. If […]
Motor Vehicle Accident: What to Do and When
As a motorist, there’s always a risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, they can happen unexpectedly, no matter how safe you are on the roads. The flow-on effects of an accident can last weeks, months or sadly, even longer, which is why it’s important to gather as much evidence as possible […]
Why Workers’ Compensation can be so difficult for claimants
Queensland law states that workplaces must be insured for workers’ compensation in the event when an employee sustains a work-related injury. As compensation claims operate on a no fault basis, the insurer (usually Work Cover Queensland) pays the medical expenses and wages of the injured employee regardless of what caused the injury. This sounds like […]
Everything you need to know about guarding your rights in worker’s compensation claim
If you have suffered an injury at work or in the course of your employment, you may be eligible to claim workers’ compensation benefits. In Queensland, employers must insure their workers with Work Cover Queensland under a Car accident lawyers in Brisbane Insurance Policy. Some employers are self-insured and manage their own workers’ compensation claims. […]
Know Your Compensation Rights
Motor vehicle accidents can result in serious injuries and financial hardship. It’s essential to be aware of your compensation rights if you are involved in an accident that was not your fault.
Common Law and Statutory Claims – What’s the Difference?
Workers’ Compensation claims fall under two distinct categories; common law and statutory claims. Understanding these two systems can save a lot of confusion in the long run so we’re taking the time to explain these types of claims and the processes they involve.
Making a Claim – How Long Have I Got?
When you suffer an injury or unfair treatment, your focus should be on recovering from any emotional distress or disruption to your daily life. Once you are on the road to recovery, it’s important to begin pursuing a dispute settlement or compensation claim as soon as possible. Below, we list some of the most common […]