compensation brisbane - Taylors

1. compensation Brisbane- taylors.net.au Taylors Solicitors are an established family-run firm of Brisbane injury lawyers. Small enough to care but big enough to matter, we pride ourselves on a personal approach that values empathy, integrity and an old-fashioned dedication to service that many find is often missing in other, large corporate firms. Established in 1984 by David Anthony Taylor, and joined in 2006 by his son David John Edward Taylor, Taylors Solicitors is a strong advocate for its clients. We believe legal work should be undertaken by experienced solicitors, instead of clerks, legal secretaries or young solicitors, and the client kept informed at every stage of the claim. Workers Compensation Brisbane Have you suffered a personal injury in Queensland as a result of being injured at work? If so, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits and damages under the state’s compulsory accident insurance for work related injuries, provided Queensland and self-insurers. by Work Cover You should obtain legal advice before signing any documentation from Work Cover; otherwise you might lose your right to claim damages. We will guide you through the Work Cover legal process and carefully explain the options available to you. If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident at work in Queensland or your principal place of employment is in Queensland, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits and damages. Examples of different type of injuries include: Physical injuries, including:

2. •sprains and strains of joints and adjacent muscles; •disorders of muscle, tendons and other soft tissue; •fractures and dislocations; •spinal injuries; •lacerations and scaring; •Hernia; •Burns; an •Industrial deafness. •Psychiatric or psychological disorders — such as stress or depression •Aggravation of a pre-existing condition; and •Death (claims by dependents or estates). Queensland’s Work Cover scheme includes statutory claims and common law claims under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003. T His statutory no-fault scheme includes compensation for lost wages, medical costs and rehabilitation expenses regardless of who was caused the injury. Common law claims, which generally much higher compensation, are for workers who can prove the employer or co-worker was negligent (at fault), or as a result of your employer’s failure to meet their obligations to prevent injury You may still claim common law damages even if the injury was partly your own fault.