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How Long Does Workers Compensation / WorkCover Last?

Find out how long WorkCover workers compensation payments last in Queensland & how typical timeframes to secure lump sum payments. QLD WorkCover experts.

What Does a Workcover Claim Cover in Queensland?

Answers in plain English to what WorkCover covers in QLD including types of injuries covered, benefits covered such as pay, types of rehab, assistance.

Psychological Injury Workers Compensation Claims

Workers compensation can cover psychological injuries as well as physical ones. Find out what qualifies as a workplace psychological injury and information on your rights when this occurs.

How to Appeal WorkCover Queensland Decision

Information on your rights to appeal work compensation related decision by WorkCover Queensland.

Does WorkCover Cover Stress / Anxiety Leave?

Find out qualifies stress leave, anxiety & psychological conditions to be covered (or not) by WorkCover in Queensland. Expert answers in plain English.

How to Report an Unsafe Workplace

How to report an unsafe work environment in Queensland, Australia. Understand your rights & courses of action.

Does WorkCover Cover Injuries Incurred Travelling to and From Work?

Find out your rights & entitlements on making a WorkCover claim for an injury that occurred with travelling to/from work or on break in Queensland.

Does Workers Compensation Impact Future Employment?

Will making a work compensation claim reduce your future employment prospects? Check your rights here. Free expert information.

Is Workers’ Compensation Taxable?

Find out which types of workers compensation / WorkCover payments attract tax & which do not. Plain English WorkCover advice.

WorkCover Queensland Contact Details

Contact details for WorkCover Queensland including phone, post, fax and online. For new & existing claims.

RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) Compensation Claims

Repetitive motion injuries are among the top causes of workers’ compensation claims in Australia. Find out about repetitive motion worker's compensation.

Compensation for Falling Object Injuries (Hit by a Falling Object)

If you are injured due to a falling object in the workplace, you may be entitled to compensation. Learn more about compensation for falling object injuries.

Construction Accident Compensation

Construction sites have a variety of hazards. Learn more about construction accident compensation today with Smith's Lawyers.

I Was Injured at Work – Do I Need a Lawyer?

Find out which types of work injuries you may need a lawyer for (and which don't) plus time limits to make a claim. Queensland work injury claim experts.

Injured While Working at Home. Does WorkCover Cover This?

Find out your rights to make a WorkCover claim in Queensland if your injury occurred while working from home. Plain English answers from our experts.

Does Workers Compensation Cover Death?

Find out rights and entitlements to make a dependency claim if your partner or parent is killed in a workplace accident or dies from a work-related illness.

Who Pays Workers’ Compensation?

Find our who is responsible for paying workers compensation payments in Queensland. Understand your rights.

Do You Get Full Pay on WorkCover / Workers’ Compensation?

Do you still get full pay when on WorkCover / workers compensation in Queensland. Find out your rights & entitlements in plain English here.

Farm Injury Compensation

Check your rights to compensation for farm work injuries including fruit picking in Queensland. Risk-free 'No Win. No Fee. No Catch' promise.

Employer Doesn’t Want Me to Report My Work Injury: What Should I Do?

If your boss or employer is putting pressure on your not to report an injury, it's very important to know your legal rights and their obligations.

Can You Claim Workers Comp After Being Fired?

Check your rights to claiming workers compensation and being reinstated if you have been fired from the workplace where you were injured.

Holiday and Leave Entitlements While on WorkCover

Find out your rights to holiday and leave entitlements while on workers compensation or WorkCover in Queensland.

Is Insurance Surveillance Legal?

It's common for insurance companies to put surveillance on people making Workcover or injury compensation claims. Find out what's allowed and what's not.

What Is an Independent Medical Exam (IME) for Workers Comp?

Have you been asked to go for a workers comp medical exam? Understand how these examinations work or how they differ from a regular medical examination.

What Happens if I Resign While on WorkCover?

Find out what happens if you resign while on WorkCover leave or workers compensation claim in Queensland

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