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Silicosis Compensation Claims

Construction dust inhaled from unsafe practices such as dry cutting of stone can lead to serious illnesses including silicosis. Get advice on your rights to risk-free silicosis compensation in Queensland.

How Much Weight Can I Lift at Work?

Find out what's reasonable and how to stand up for yourself if asked to lift too much.

Do I Have to Provide Employer Access to My Medical Records for a Workers Compensation Claim?

Been injured at work? Find out if you need to sign an authority from my employer providing access to your medical records as part of WorkCover workers comp claim.

Can a WorkCover Claim Be Reopened?

Have you had a WorkCover claim that has been closed, only to have your injury return or get worse? Check your rights to reopen a previously closed claim.

Is PTSD Covered by Workers Compensation?

If you have witnessed or experienced a potentially traumatic event while you are at work and are suffering symptoms of enduring mental trauma you may be covered by Workers Compensation. Check your rights.

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.

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.

Holiday and Leave Entitlements While on WorkCover

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

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.

How to Report an Unsafe Workplace

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

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.

Construction Accident Compensation

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

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.

WorkCover Queensland Contact Details

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

Is Workers’ Compensation Taxable?

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

Permanent Impairment Meaning and Assessment

How do permanent impairment ratings work with WorkCover claims? Here is what you need to know.

Does WorkCover Pay Superannuation?

Check if WorkCover Queensland pays Superannuation on weekly payments or lump sum payments.

How to Make a WorkCover Claim in Queensland

Find out the steps required to make a WorkCover claim in Queensland. If injured at work then you may be entitled to claim for lost wages, rehab & more.

Injured at work - what are my rights?

Find out your rights if you've been injured at work. Common questions inc. Can I be fired? Can I return to work? Steps to start a claim. Get help now.

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