As personal injury lawyers, we see the impact work injuries can have on a worker and their family. So, it is fortunate that in Queensland we have a Scheme where injured workers are able to receive benefits to assist with their medical treatment and rehabilitation and to pay their lost wages whilst they are unable to work due to their work injury. This Scheme is called “Workers’ Compensation”.
Our Workers’ Compensation Scheme in Queensland is a no-fault based scheme. This means, whether you think you have caused or contributed to your work injury occurring does not matter. You are still entitled to claim workers’ compensation for your work injury no matter fault.
In Queensland, Workers’ Compensation is available to anyone injured in the course of their work, on their way to or from work or during a work break.