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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WorkCover for Contractors and Sub-Contractors

Are you covered by WorkCover Queensland and/or able to make a work injury compensation claim if a contractor or sub-contractor?

Crane Accident Injury Compensation

Information on claiming compensation for crane-related injuries including mobile, static and tower cranes.

Host Employment and the Recover at Work Program

Check your rights now relating to the WorkCover Queensland recover at work program.

Medical Travel Expenses After a Workplace Injury

Check your rights now to claim compensation for medical travel expenses after a workplace injury.

Injured at Work but Employer Doesn’t Have Workers Compensation Insurance

Check your rights now to claim compensation for injuries when your employer does not have workers' compensation insurance.

Scaffolding Injury Compensation

Check your rights now to claim compensation for incidents relating to scaffolding injuries.

Window Washing Accidents and Rope Access Compensation

Working from heights can be high-risk work. Check your rights to working from heights related injury compensation.

Underground and Confined Space Worker Injury Compensation

Injured while working underground in a role such as mining or tunnel boring? Check your rights to risk-free injury compensation and get expert advice.

How Long Do You Have to Report a Workplace Injury to WorkCover?

Check how long you have to report work injuries to WorkCover Queensland to ensure you retain full access to your legal rights to WorkCover and workers compensation claims.

Power Tool Injury Compensation

Check your rights to claim compensation for work-related power tool injuries in Queensland.

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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