Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Townsville

The amount of compensation you are entitled to depends largely upon whether you are making a statutory claim for compensation or a common law lump sum claim.

If you’re eligible for statutory compensation, you’ll receive payment for lost wages, medical costs, and a cash sum based on a statutory formula.

If you accept the cash sum, you cannot proceed with making a common law claim. We encourage everyone who receives a cash offer to urgently obtain legal advice before accepting or rejecting the offer.

Employees may be entitled to more compensation if they can show that their employer was at fault for their injury. Under this form of lump-sum compensation, a worker is entitled to monetary compensation for:

1. Their pain and suffering;
2. Loss of wages and superannuation (plus interest) from the date of their injury to the date they receive compensation;
3. Any likely future loss of wages and superannuation;
4. All past and future medical costs;
5. In some instances, the amount of time that family or friends have spent helping care for the injured worker; and
6. Legal services and costs (but on a limited basis).

Contact our compensation lawyers, for a free assessment to see if you are entitled to compensation.

Deciding whether you intend to pursue a claim for benefits or common law lump sum benefits is the first step in the claims process. This determines which application forms and steps needed for getting the most compensation as quickly as possible.

If work stress is affecting you, you may be entitled to compensation either through WorkCover or through a Common Law Lump Sum claim. To be successful in making a claim, you need to be able to prove you have a work-related psychological injury such as stress, anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Contact our compensation lawyers for a no-obligation, free initial claim assessment to see if you are entitled to compensation.

If you’ve been hurt at work or had a claim denied, our workplace compensation and WorkCover lawyers offer a free assessment to explain your rights and options. Getting advice early can protect your benefits.

Yes. Casual employees have the same workers’ compensation rights as permanent staff. Our lawyers explain your entitlements and help you pursue your claim efficiently.