Workers CompensationQLD
This publication assists lawyers in understanding their role in the workers’ compensation system, the types of claims, and the benefits that may be payable.
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Overview
This publication assists lawyers in understanding their role in the workers’ compensation system, the types of claims, and the benefits that may be payable.
This guide, prepared by practitioners with significant legal experience in workers’ compensation law in Queensland, includes detailed commentary.
Precedents provided with this publication include:
- Various letters to client explaining the process at each stage;
- Gathering information letters to client, employer, insurer, and relevant authorities;
- Letters to doctors;
- Claim forms including for journey, recess, industrial deafness, psychological, and permanent impairment;
- Letters to respondent and insurer making claims.
The comprehensive Retainer Instructions ensures nothing is missed and the client is properly advised.
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- Reference materials
- Overview and limitation periods“In the event of a work-related injury or disease, the workers’ compensation scheme in Queensland provides limited benefits to workers and their dependants. Eligible claimants can receive weekly benefits or lump sum permanent impairment payments, payment of medical, treatment, rehabilitation and ...”
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- A. Getting the matter underway
- B. Notification and gathering information
- C. Making the claim
- D. Benefits
- E. Common law claims
- F. Reviews and appeals
- G. Settlement and finalising the matter
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