WORK ACCIDENT
Workcover & Workplace Accidents
How to make a claim
It’s as simple as this! If you have been injured at work or suffered a work-related illness, you will be entitled to workers’ compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of income, rehabilitation services and access other benefits under the workers’ compensation scheme.
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You call the experts
Don’t do what some injured Queenslanders do and that is either do nothing, or worse, accept a silly offer from WorkCover. The best thing to do is to simply call us for free advice on what your next step should be.
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You get a free assessment
Believe it or not, there is really only team of people who can assess the potential of your compensation claim. Not WorkCover, not the doctors, but rather, your compensation claim lawyers. . Call us for a free case assessment now!
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Get maximum compensation
We don’t settle! What we mean by that is that some compensation law firms won’t play the whole game. At accident legal, we’re very different. We get maximum compensation for our clients because we’re committed right to the very last minute.
Workcover & workplace accident lawyers
If you have been injured at work or suffered a work-related illness, you will be entitled to workers’ compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of income, rehabilitation services and access other benefits under the workers’ compensation scheme.
The types of work injuries we can help with
A work injury does not have to be a physical one. It can also be stress-related such as a heart attack, stroke or worsening of a pre-existing disease or condition.
You can be confident our Lawyers can help with injuries suffered from work related injuries and illnesses. including the following:
- Broken bones,
- Electrocution, burns,
- Back injuries,
- Strain injuries,
- Psychological injuries (such as anxiety, depression or PTSD),
- Catastrophic injuries like partial or full paraplegia; or
- Wrongful death – where our lawyers represent the families of loved ones who have passed away in work related accidents.
Get started now with our free claim check.
Work accidents can happen in many environments
Your injuries may have happened in a variety of settings. Essentially you are covered for any injury you have sustained travelling to and from work or during the course of your work. This includes:
- On-site workplace injury
- Office workplace injury
- Factory or machinery related injury
- A Journey claim
What can I claim?
Under the workers’ compensation scheme, you may be entitled to the following benefits:
- Weekly payments to cover lost income
- Medical, hospital and nursing expenses
- Rehabilitation and other support services
- Paid or voluntary care
- Payments for your pain and suffering
- A lump sum payment if you’ve been seriously and permanently injured
- The pain and suffering you have experienced
- Your past and future loss of income
- Your past and future loss of superannuation
- Your past and future out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. medical expenses, travel expenses, rehabilitation expenses)
- Your past and future paid care or services (i.e. cleaning, gardening, personal care needs etc.) that you had to pay someone to do as a result of your injuries.
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Am I eligible for workers’ compensation?
All employers must have compulsory workers’ compensation insurance for employees in their workplace. And you are covered by the workers’ compensation scheme if you are a:
- Casual or permanent employee
- Full-time or part-time employee
- Self-employed worker
- Person deemed to be a worker (such as jurors, work experience students or some volunteers).
Why is it important to act quickly after a workplace injury or illness?
If you’ve been injured or have fallen ill at work, you must report it to your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer within 6 months of your injury.
If it’s been more than 6 months since you became aware of your injury, you may still have options. Call Accident Legal today and speak with one of our experienced workers’ compensation lawyers for a free, no-obligation case review.
How long will my claim take?
This will depend on the severity of your injuries and/or illness and the complexity of your claim. As a general rule, most claims take between 12 months and 3 years to complete.
After your claim has been completed there is often an initial delay while your injuries stabilise. Your injuries need to have stabilised before you are medically examined to assess the full extent of your injuries. We will progress your claim as quickly as possible, however we won’t rush your claim as this could result in your compensation being significantly less than what you are entitled to.
Do I need to pay a fee?
You don’t pay us a cent unless you win your case and you are paid compensation.
What does No Win No Fee mean?
At Accident Legal, we understand the financial pressure that can come with pursuing a legal claim—especially when you’re dealing with the aftermath of an accident or injury. That’s why we offer our services on a “No Win, No Fee” basis.
This means you won’t pay any legal fees unless we successfully win your case. We take on the risk because we truly believe in the strength of your claim and are committed to fighting for the outcome you deserve. Our priority is your recovery and peace of mind—not upfront legal costs. Let us handle the legal burden while you focus on getting your life back on track.
Have questions? Reach out to our team!
If you’ve been injured in an accident and need trusted legal advice, we’re here to help. We offer free, no-obligation consultations — and you won’t pay us a cent unless you win your case.
