Workplace injuries are not uncommon and affect millions of workers around the world every year. Obtaining Worker's Compensation for your injuries in Australia is your legal right, however you do need to follow the correct procedures:

• Notify your employer
• Follow company procedures
• Get medical attention
• Obtain a Worker's Compensation Medical Certificate
• Lodge a Worker's compensation claim through your employer
• Seek legal advice from a work injury lawyer

Why not seek assistance?

If you’ve been injured on the job you are entitled to lodge a Worker's Compensation claim. Reasonable and necessary expenses are awarded which may include:

• Loss of wages
• Hospital and medical expenses
• Rehabilitation expenses
• Attendant care
• Home and / or vehicle modifications
• Equipment such as wheelchairs etc.

PERMANENT INJURY and COMMON LAW

If you have suffered a permenent injury as a result of someone else's negligence you may have common law entitlements in addition to statutory entitlements. For common law claims (or negligence claims) in Queensland:

• Negligence must be clearly proven
• The claim must be lodged within the applicable limitation period
• You must reject any offer of a lump sum payment i.e. from WorkCover Queensland 

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Seek legal help!

 Seek legal advice so that you can understand the process as a whole.  Every case has many variables and legal advice including options must be tailored to the facts of each case.

 Common workplace accidents include:

• Slips and falls
• Broken bones
• Asbestos
• Stress
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Death
• Paralysis

We provide free legal advice from expert work injury lawyers!