Does WorkCover Queensland cover travel to and from work?

It is possible. If you suffer an injury while you are travelling to or from work, you may be covered by WorkCover Queensland.

This is referred to as a “journey claim”. A journey claim includes journeys between:

• Your home and workplace;
• Your workplace and a place of trade or training which you are required to attend for work;
• Your workplace and a medical or rehabilitation appointment; and
• Your employment with one employer and employment with another employer

However, an injury sustained while on a “journey” may not be covered if:

• You were driving while intoxicated or recklessly;
• The accident was caused because you broke road rules;
• You started your journey after a significant delay or deviation from your normal route; or
• You have not left the boundaries of your home