Returning to work after an injury can be a challenging and delicate process, both for the injured employee and the employer. In Queensland, the WorkCover legislation is in place to provide a structured framework that aims to facilitate a smooth and supportive transition back to the workplace. At Zaparas Lawyers, we know how important it is to understand your rights and responsibilities under the WorkCover legislation.
Workplace injuries can have profound physical and psychological effects on employees and their families. It is every worker’s right to expect a safe work environment, and if an injury does occur, taking the right steps is crucial for appropriate and timely treatment and potential compensation.
Zaparas Lawyers successfully assisted an injured retail worker to obtain damages following an assault by a suspected shoplifter.
In 2017 near the end of the workday, our client, a Retail Sales Assistant working by herself, was assisting a customer in a clothing shop when a Shopping Centre Security Guard indicated that a person who had just entered her shop was acting suspiciously and had put something in her stomach region. Our client finished serving the customer and tidied some racks when the suspicious character removed an item of clothing that she had hidden in her own clothes, threw them on the ground and as she went to leave the store she grabbed our client, forcefully pushing her to the ground.
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WorkCover claims are important for workers who have suffered injuries or illnesses as a result of their work. It is essential for those injured at work to understand the process in making a WorkCover claims as they aid an individual financially during such a stressful time.
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.
A recent WorkCover claim saw a Field Officer settle for $740,000. The aged 48 Plaintiff approached Zaparas Lawyers early in 2020 due to an initial pain in their neck and left shoulder. This pain was caused by repetitive movements while wearing …
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 …
Zaparas Lawyers helped a security guard, who has been confined to a wheelchair for eight years after an assault while working, successfully prove his employer held responsibility for his injuries.
There are two types of workers’ compensation claims – statutory claims and common law claims. Did you know that only those who were injured at the fault of someone else’s negligence can make a common law workers’ compensation claim?
One of the most important things when providing information to the insurer and Centrelink when making a compensation claim is to ensure that you’re declaring your income appropriately to avoid any trouble later.
We often hear about employers failing to provide adequate training on how to use equipment, or blatantly telling employees to cut corners to get the job done quicker. And we can tell you – it never ends well.
