If you have sustained a significant work injury, the workers’ compensation insurer in Queensland (like WorkCover Queensland or a self-insurer) may be required to pay you additional lump sum compensation. Additional Lump Sum Compensation for Gratuitous Care Where a Read the rest of the entry…
Do I have to attend an Independent Medical Examination for a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
WorkCover are within their rights to ask you to attend an independent medical examination in relation to your workers’ compensation claim (as required by s.135 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 20023 (Qld)). The medical examination may be Read the rest of the entry…
What is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist?
In Queensland, a small number of expert lawyers have been recognised by the Queensland Law Society (“QLS”) as Accredited Specialists in their particular area of law. The QLS presently recognises 11 areas of specialty, namely personal injury law, workplace Read the rest of the entry…
I’ve been injured in a car accident during work hours. What should I do?
If you have been injured in a car accident during work hours, or you are in a car accident on your way to or from work, you may be entitled to receive compensation. This is the case even if Read the rest of the entry…
Prue Prescott has joined the East Coast Injury Lawyers team as Special Counsel
Our firm is pleased to announce that Prue Prescott has joined the East Coast Injury Lawyers team as Special Counsel. Prue is a very experienced personal injury lawyer who specialises in complex claims, serious injury claims, catastrophic injury claims, Read the rest of the entry…
East Coast Injury Lawyers Awarded Best Personal Injury Lawyers Gold Coast 2023
Our firm is proud to announce that we have been recognised by the Quality Business Awards Australasia as the Best Personal Injury Lawyers Gold Coast for 2023. View the listing here: https://qualitybusinessawards.com.au/2023/the-best-personal-injury-law-in-gold-coast/east-coast-injury-lawyers-robina-qld. The Quality Business Awards recognise businesses that Read the rest of the entry…
East Coast Injury Lawyers are proud to announce that their very own Nickelle Morris was officially recognised as a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law at an award ceremony in Brisbane on 8 December 2022. Nickelle Read the rest of the entry…
Employer’s Negligence / Fault Employers owe a duty of care to ensure that reasonable care is taken for the safety of employees. Generally, employers have an obligation to provide: a safe place to work; a safe system of work; Read the rest of the entry…
What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?
The NDIS supports the independence and social and economic participation of people with permanent and significant disabilities and provides reasonable and necessary support needs for participants. To become a participant of the NDIS a person with a disability must Read the rest of the entry…
What is the National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS)?
NIIS is a scheme that provides necessary and reasonable treatment, care and support, regardless of fault to those that are catastrophically injured in a motor vehicle accident or injured at work after 1 July 2016. To be eligible you Read the rest of the entry…
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