IF YOU NEED TO LODGE A WORKCOVER CLAIM, LAWYERS AT GOULDSON LEGAL CAN HELP YOU.
If you have been injured at work, you will be entitled to workers’ compensation to cover the cost of approved medical treatment, rehabilitation services, and loss of wages. This is often informally known as a ‘workcover claim’.
In actual fact, WorkCover Queensland is the government insurer for the vast majority of Queensland workers. When claiming workers’ compensation, you’ll claim against WorkCover Queensland or your employer’s self-insurer if they are not insured with WorkCover Queensland.
At Gouldson Legal, our expert team of WorkCover claim lawyers specialise in Workers’ Compensation Claims and are well-versed in the requirements and processes of WorkCover claims.
We’ll guide you through the WorkCover claim process to ensure you receive the best possible outcome for your situation.
Need a team of WorkCover injury claim lawyers on your side? Contact Gouldson Legal.
If you have been injured at work, you will be entitled to workers’ compensation to cover the cost of approved medical treatment, rehabilitation services, and loss of wages. This is often informally known as a ‘workcover claim’.
In actual fact, WorkCover Queensland is the government insurer for the vast majority of Queensland workers. When claiming workers’ compensation, you’ll claim against WorkCover Queensland or your employer’s self-insurer if they are not insured with WorkCover Queensland.
At Gouldson Legal, our expert team of WorkCover claim lawyers specialise in Workers’ Compensation Claims and are well-versed in the requirements and processes of WorkCover claims.
We’ll guide you through the WorkCover claim process to ensure you receive the best possible outcome for your situation.
Need a team of WorkCover injury claim lawyers on your side? Contact Gouldson Legal.
We’re here to help.
Contact us today to speak with the WorkCover compensation lawyers Brisbane clients count on.
Who is eligible for WorkCover injury compensation claims?
On-site workplace injury
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.
Office workplace injury
WorkCover injury compensation claims may be possible if you sustained an injury while at the office.
Fall or machinery-related injury
WorkCover injury compensation claims may be possible if you were injured in a fall or due to machinery.
Journey claim
WorkCover injury compensation claims may be possible if you were involved in an accident while travelling for work purposes, including to and from work.
Electrocution or burn injury
WorkCover injury compensation claims may be possible if you sustained a workplace injury involving electrocution or burns.
Psychological workplace injury
WorkCover injury compensation claims 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 will be entitled to lodge a death dependency claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Gouldson Legal, every client is entitled to a free case review. To receive a free case review for your WorkCover claim, lawyers at Gouldson Legal can be reached by phone or via the online form.
If you work in Queensland and were injured due to the negligence of your employer or a coworker, you will be entitled to lodge a WorkCover claim. Lawyers should only come into play after you seek medical treatment (it’s important to put your health first!) and report the incident to your employer.
Following this, you can begin the claim by lodging an application for workers’ compensation benefits to WorkCover Queensland or your employer’s self-insurer. This claim will assist you by covering a substantial portion of your wages, medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses so that you can focus on your recovery.
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 WorkCover claim lawyers, as it may prevent you from further WorkCover injury 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 a workplace injury can severely impact your wellbeing, your family, and your ability to earn an income.
Once your injuries have stabilised, our 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 for:
- Past and future treatment, rehabilitation, and pharmaceutical costs.
- Past and future care and assistance.
- 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 WorkCover compensation lawyers (Queensland-wide) for a free, confidential chat.
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.
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