Who pays? Costs in workers’ compensation matters before the QIRC
In Episode 56 of P.I. Case Note, the Commission considered the circumstances in which costs can be awarded in workers’ compensation disputes. The decision focuses on section 545 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld) and section 132 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2014 (Qld). It raises important considerations about how parties conduct themselves in litigation and when cost penalties might apply.
Facing a cost order or want to recover your legal expenses? accident legal helps clients understand cost risks in compensation disputes and how to manage them effectively.