Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Injured at work through no fault of your own? Get help with Gouldson Legal – Queensland Workers’ Compensation Lawyers today
No win. No fee. No problems – Every case is backed by our No Win, No Fee guarantee. If you don’t win, we don’t charge you a cent – simple.
Lower fee cap – Lawyers often operate on a 50% fee cap, whereas Gouldson caps fees at just 30% so you’re left with more in your pocket.
Free case review – Unsure if you’re entitled to workers’ compensation? Get your case reviewed for FREE by one of our expert workers’ compensation lawyers today.
Mobile workers compensation lawyers – No matter where you are in Queensland, we can help. We come to you, at hospital, your home, at a café or online.
Commitment-free advice from an expert workers’ compensation lawyer.
Here’s how the workers’ compensation process works
Have your case reviewed for free
Start by telling us what happened. One of our expert workers’ compensation lawyers will review the merits of your case for no cost, and let you know whether proceeding with a work injury claim is in your best interests.
Get started with your lawyer
Your dedicated lawyer will begin assisting you with the stages of a workers’ compensation claim – Statutory Compensation Benefits and Common Law Damages. In the Common Law Damages stage, where you are required to prove fault, your workers compensation lawyer will examine your case from all angles and gather all necessary evidence.
Negotiation
Your lawyer will handle all paperwork at both stages and deal with WorkCover Queensland or your employer’s self-insurer. This means you can focus on what’s important – your recovery.
Settlement
If successful, we’ll reach an agreement with WorkCover Queensland or your employer’s self-insurer and secure your compensation amount. If you don’t win, you don’t pay a cent.
We’re here to help
Workers’ compensation claims cover a range of work-related injuries and accidents, including slip and falls, electrocutions and burns, machinery injuries and injuries sustained while travelling for work.
Our team of dedicated lawyers will guide you through the workplace injury compensation claims process, helping to ensure you get the best possible outcome for your situation. We handle all the paperwork so you focus on your recovery.
Any questions? Find your answers below or call us now
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Workers’ compensation refers to the legislation that provides financial compensation for employees who are injured while at work.
If you work in Queensland and have been injured during the course of your employment – either due to the negligence of your employer or a coworker – you are entitled to lodge a workers’ compensation claim.
Lawyers at Gouldson Legal will meet with you to discuss the situation and take you through the claims process, step by step. There are two stages to a workers’ compensation claim:
- Statutory Compensation Benefits
- Common Law Damages
During the initial Statutory stage, you will be able to claim compensation for the majority of your wages, medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses from WorkCover Queensland or your employer’s self-insurer. This stage will end when you return to work or no longer require medical treatment. You are not required to prove fault.
If you can’t return to work, WorkCover (or the self-insurer) will offer you a lump sum compensation based on a permanent impairment assessment, and your benefits will cease. You should not accept this offer until you have sought legal advice from an expert workers’ compensation claim lawyer, as it will in certain circumstances prevent you from claiming further compensation by way of damages.
During the Common Law Damages stage, you are required to prove that your injuries occurred due to the negligence of an employer or employee. This is often not as straightforward as one would expect. Workers’ compensation claim lawyers must ensure that every possible angle is considered before proceeding with a Common Law claim.
Our specialist team of workers’ compensation claim lawyers will guide you through the process and position you in the best way to achieve the result you deserve.
Yes, strict time limits apply to workplace injury claims in Queensland. Because of this, it’s best to speak to one of our expert lawyers when practicable* to ensure that your entitlements are fully protected.
* It’s important to put your health first. Once you have received advice regarding your injuries, you should then consider your options for any workplace injury claims.
We understand that workplace injuries can severely impact your wellbeing, your family, and your ability to earn an income.
At an early stage and without all the necessary evidence, it is impossible to estimate an accurate entitlement to compensation.
Once your injuries have stabilised, and you progress to the Common Law Damages stage of the process, our team of workers’ compensation lawyers will calculate your entitlements based on updated information and medical evidence. Depending on your situation, you will be eligible to seek compensation for various heads of damages:
Pain and Suffering
- You will be eligible to claim damages for the injury sustained, the interruption of your enjoyment of life, and the general impact the injury and the symptoms have on you.
Treatment and rehabilitation costs
- You may be eligible to have these costs funded by the insurer. Our team can help organise this to ensure you aren’t out-of-pocket while we continue the compensation process.
Past lost income, superannuation contributions, and Future Loss of Income
- If you have been unable to work due to injury, this will be included in your claim, provided we are able to prove that the loss is caused by any incapacity for work resulting from the workplace injury.
Future out of pocket expenses
- If your injuries require ongoing medical attention, medical treatment, or other expenses, you may be able to recover the costs. In order to do this, the evidence will have to support a connection between the need for the expense and the injury.
Past Out of Pocket Expenses
- If you have paid for out-of-pocket expenses, these will be included in your claim for damages and will be a part of your final workers’ compensation settlement amount.
To fully understand what compensation you may be entitled to, contact one of our workers’ compensation lawyers for a free, confidential chat.
With our team of expert workers’ compensation lawyers, clients count on Gouldson Legal to resolve claims as efficiently as possible. However, it’s important to remember that every claim is unique.
When it comes to workplace injury claims, numerous variables can shorten or prolong the time it takes for decisions to be made or the claim to be finalised. To speed up the process, ensure you lodge a claim as soon as possible and keep accurate and detailed records at hand.
No, you are not required to hire a lawyer when filing your initial application for compensation. It is completely up to you whether you enlist the services of a legal representative. If you wish to file your compensation claim yourself, you are completely free to do so.
However, the legislation and processes around workers’ compensation claims in Queensland are complicated and may be unclear. Especially in the Common Law Damages stage of the compensation process, where you must prove the fault of your employer or co-worker, the expertise of a compensation lawyer is invaluable. They will be able to consider your claim from all angles, ensuring you get the best possible outcome for your situation.
Ultimately, the decision is up to you, but we recommend getting an expert on your side.
Work injury compensation lawyers in Queensland don’t come more dedicated than our award-winning team at Gouldson Legal. Each and every case for workplace injury claims are reviewed by a team of fully qualified lawyers – including the company Director – to ensure it is considered from all angles.
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Who is eligible?
Fall or machinery-related injury
If you were injured in a fall, or due to machinery at work. Examples include broken legs and arms, lacerations, back injuries, as well as concussions and other brain injuries.
On-site workplace injury
If you sustained an injury on-site, whether on a construction site, in the mines, or while working on Queensland roads. Examples include broken bones, broken limbs, back injuries, lacerations and brain injuries.
Office workplace injury
If you sustained an injury while at the office. This may include trips and falls resulting in injuries, repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and back injuries.
Journey claim
If you were involved in an accident while travelling for work purposes, including to or from work, for meetings, or between job sites.
Electrocution or burn injury
If you sustained an injury at work involving electrocution or burns.
Psychological workplace injury
If you suffered a psychological injury or mental distress caused by bullying or harassment in the workplace.
Wrongful death
If you are a dependant of a person who has died in a workplace accident in Queensland.