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WorkerCover claims lawyers

If you need to lodge a WorkCover claim, our lawyers are here to help. 

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If you have been injured at work, you should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover the cost of approved medical treatment, rehabilitation services, and a proportion of your loss of wages. This claim is often informally known as a ‘workcover claim’. 

WorkCover Queensland is the insurer for the vast majority of Queensland employers, so the vast majority of workers will lodge a claim for compensation via WorkCover. If your employer is not insured with WorkCover Queensland any claim for workers compensation will need to be lodged with your employer’s self-insurer. The process is the same, although just lodging a claim with a different insurer. 

Who is eligible for workcover injury compensation claims?

WorkCover injury compensation claims may be possible if you sustained an injury on-site–whether on a construction site, in the mines, or while working on our roads.

WorkCover injury compensation claims may be possible if you sustained an injury while at the office.

WorkCover injury compensation claims may be possible if you were injured in a fall or due to machinery.

WorkCover injury compensation claims may be possible if you were involved in an accident while travelling for work purposes, including to and from work.

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WorkCover injury compensation claims may be possible if you sustained a workplace injury involving electrocution or burns.

WorkCover injury compensation claims may be possible if you suffered a psychological injury or mental distress caused by bullying or harassment in the workplace.

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If a workplace accident caused the death of a worker, dependents will be entitled to lodge a death dependency claim.

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Why choose Gouldson Legal?

Free case review

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.

Lower fee cap

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.

No win, no fee guarantee

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.

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Frequently asked questions

If you were injured during your work, or travel for work, you should be entitled to lodge a WorkCover claim.

If you can’t return to work, WorkCover (or the self-insurer) should offer you a lump sum compensation based on a permanent impairment assessment, and your benefits will cease. You should not accept this offer unless you have sought legal advice from an expert Workplace Negligence claims lawyer, as accepting any lump sum compensation offer will prevent you from commencing any Workplace Negligence compensation claims.

Yes, strict time limits apply to WorkCover injury compensation 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 WorkCover claims.

We understand that any workplace injury can severely impact your wellbeing, your family, and your ability to earn an income.

While you are injured, unable to work at all or to your full capacity, and require medical treatment, ensuring you have a medical certificate completed by your doctor and making recommendations for treatment, and rehabilitation will ensure you get the treatment you require and the wages to support you while you’re not working fully, or at all.

To ensure you receive the treatment recommended and have treatment paid for by the insurer you must ensure that all treatment is pre-approved.

Once your injuries have stabilised, and the insurer attempts to offer you a lump sum compensation settlementour WorkCover injury claim lawyers will calculate your entitlements based on updated information and medical evidence. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible to seek compensation through a workplace negligence claim for:

    • Past and future treatment, rehabilitation, and pharmaceutical costs.
    • Past and future loss of income and superannuation.
    • Impacts on quality of life, including pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment.

To fully understand what compensation you may be entitled to, contact one of our Workplace Negligence lawyers (Queensland-wide) for a free, confidential chat.

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With our team of expert WorkCover compensation lawyers, Queensland 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 WorkCover injury compensation 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.

WorkCover claim lawyers don’t come more dedicated than Gouldson Legal. Each and every case for WorkCover injury compensation claims are reviewed by a team of fully qualified lawyers–including the company Director–to ensure it is considered from all angles.

At Gouldson Legal, three simple principles guide everything we do:

We don’t represent cases. We represent people.
We keep in contact. You’ll never be left in the dark.
We work harder and smarter to get the best result for you. Not us. You.

Speak to our WorkCover claim lawyers

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.

Our locations

3/420 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

105 Scarborough Street, Southport QLD 4215

259 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba City QLD 4350

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