Have you sustained a workplace injury? Our workers’ compensation lawyers are here to help you with your claim.
Workplace injury claims cover a range of injuries, physical or psychological, provided the injury was sustained at your workplace or while undertaking work related duties, you have an accepted workcover claim, and the injury was negligently caused by your employer, an employee or other contractor.
If you have had a workcover claim accepted, you will have been entitled to workers’ compensation to cover the cost of approved medical treatment, rehabilitation services, and a proportion of your loss of wages.
At some point your workcover claim will have ended, or you may have received an offer of lump sum compensation from the insurer. DO NOT accept this without seeking advice.
Our expert team of workers’ compensation claim lawyers will guide you through the process to ensure you receive the best possible outcome for your situation either via the lump sum offer, or by pursuing a damages claim for workplace negligence.
On-site workplace injury You may be eligible for compensation if you sustained an injury on-site–whether on a construction site, in the mines, or while working on our roads.
Office workplace injury Claims for compensation may be possible if you sustained an injury while at the office.
Fall or machinery-related injury If you were injured in a fall, or due to machinery, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact our workers’ compensation claim lawyers today.
Electrocution or burn injury Did you sustain a workplace injury involving electrocution or burns? Contact our workers’ compensation claim lawyers for a free case review.
Psychological workplace injury Claims for compensation may be possible if you suffered a psychological injury or mental distress caused by bullying or harassment in the workplace.
Wrongful death If a workplace accident caused the death of a worker, dependents may be entitled to lodge a death dependency claim.
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Unsure of your negligence claims entitlements? Contact Gouldson Legal today for a free case review. One of our experienced lawyers will assess your eligibility and advise you on the best path forward.
Many Brisbane negligence lawyers operate on a 50% fee cap—meaning they can take up to half of your compensation claims settlement amount. We think this is unfair. Gouldson Legal charges competitive hourly rates with a 30% fee cap to ensure the bulk of the settlement goes to you.
We believe everyone has the right to legal representation, regardless of their financial circumstances. That’s why every negligence claim we take on is covered by our No win, no fee guarantee. If you don’t win, we don’t charge.
At Gouldson Legal, every client is entitled to a free case review. To receive a free case review for your workplace injury claim, simply call our office or complete the online form.
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 will be 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:
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 professional workers’ compensation claim lawyers, as it may prevent you from claiming further compensation.
During the Common Law Damages stage, you are required to prove that your injuries occurred due 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 achieve the results 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 in regards to your injuries, you should then consider your options for any workplace injury claims.
We understand that a workplace injury can severely impact your wellbeing, your family, and your ability to earn an income.
Once your injuries have stabilised, our workers’ compensation claim lawyers will calculate your entitlements based on updated information and medical evidence. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible to seek compensation for:
To fully understand what compensation you may be entitled to, contact one of our work injury compensation lawyers in Queensland for a free, confidential chat.
With our team of expert workers’ compensation lawyers, Brisbane clients count on Gouldson Legal to resolve claims as efficiently as possible. However, it’s important to remember that every claim is as individual as the person making it.
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.
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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Wherever you are in Queensland, our team is here to help. Get in touch for a free case review to understand your options, with no obligation and no upfront legal fees.
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