If you have been injured while working in Queensland, you may be eligible to make a work cover claim. WorkCover is a type of insurance that provides compensation to workers who have been injured or become ill as a result of their work. In this blog post, we will discuss how to make a work cover claim in Queensland.
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Australia’s road toll: National Road Safety Week 2023
The overall number of fatalities and serious injuries on Australian roads have decreased in the past decade, but any death is one too many.
What to do if your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance
You’ve injured yourself at work and before you get the chance to lodge a workers’ compensation claim. However, your boss tells you they don’t have workers’ compensation insurance. What do you do? What are your options? Workers’ compensation insurance exists to …
What to do if injured in an accident with an unregistered or unidentified vehicle (CTP)
Under Queensland law, all vehicle owners are required to take out Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance on their vehicles. This is to provide coverage for injuries sustained by other parties in the event of a car accident. This is made easy …
Different Types of Superannuation Insurances Explained
Superannuation is a savings plan for retirement that is offered to employees in Australia. It’s a way for workers to save for their retirement and ensure that they have a steady stream of income once they stop working. In addition to …
Chronic illness and total and permanent disability claims
Many people who suffer from a chronic illness and are unable to work are unaware of the financial help that may be available to them, such as TPD insurance through your superannuation.
The important role carers play in injury recovery
The role of a carer in caring for someone who has suffered an injury is critical in supporting them on their road to recovery and return to work.
Tradies at risk of developing disease
Given the nature of the work of most tradies, they’re among those most likely to be exposed to potentially harmful substances and susceptible to developing occupational diseases.
Can I claim compensation for chronic pain?
Many that suffer from chronic pain think there’s nothing they can do. Depending on how it came about and how it affects you, you may be able to claim compensation.
Firefighting officially declared a cancer-causing profession
The World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has officially declared firefighting a “cancer-causing profession”.
What to do if your TPD claim is rejected
TPD claims are not always an automatic entitlement or straightforward as it seems. Many claims are rejected by insurers to avoid making payouts. But what to do if your TPD claim is rejected?
What to expect at a compulsory conference
In Queensland, personal injury claim procedures include a step called the Compulsory Conference. Here’s what a compulsory conference is, when it happens, and what to expect.