It is extremely common for injured persons on Workcover to complain about how the Workcover claims manager treats them throughout their recovery. It’s also reasonably common for injured workers to feel that they have been treated so unfairly and prejudicially that it’s caused them emotional distress or a psychological injury. Whilst on Workcover, an injured worker will likely feel under a lot of emotional pressure because recovering from a serious personal injury is a very stressful situation to be ... The post Emotional Distress: Can I Sue Workcover For Mishandling My Claim? appeared first on ..read more

Negligence is a legal concept that refers to the failure of an individual or entity to exercise reasonable care, caution, or skill, which results in harm or injury to another person. In the context of personal injury claims in Queensland, negligence is a critical component that determines whether an injured person can seek compensation from the negligent party. If negligence can be established, then liability fort the injuries and consequential loss will be imposed on the negligent ... The post A Guide to Understanding Negligence and Duty of Care in Personal Injury Claims: Queensland appeared ..read more

WorkCover Queensland is the largest workers’ compensation insurer in Queensland, Australia. If you’ve been injured at work, WorkCover may provide you with financial and medical support during your recovery period. The length of time you can stay on WorkCover Queensland depends on several factors, such as the severity of your injury, your medical needs, and your ability to return to work. In general, WorkCover will provide support until you have fully recovered and can return to work, or until ... The post How long can you stay on Workcover Queensland? appeared first on ROCHE Legal ..read more

The Brisbane Youth Detention Centre (‘BYDC’) in Wacol, Brisbane, established in 2001, serves as a secure facility for male and female minors aged between 10-17 who have been remanded into custody or sentenced for an offence they have committed. Unfortunately, the centre has gained notoriety for the high rates of childhood sexual abuse reported by former detainees. Some of the sexual abuse has been documented as taking place under the guise of strip searches, where staff members have taken ... The post Breaking the Silence: The Brisbane Youth Detention Centre’s Troubling History of Sexual Abuse ..read more

Social media is an integral part of most of our daily lives. It allows us to connect with friends and family, share our thoughts and experiences, and keep up with the latest news and trends. However, social media can interfere with personal injury claims and make it more difficult for individuals to receive the compensation they deserve. One of the most common ways that social media can interfere with personal injury claims is by providing evidence that ... The post Social Media and Personal Injury Claims appeared first on ROCHE Legal ..read more

The importance of preserving evidence in personal injury cases cannot be overstated. In these types of cases, evidence plays a crucial role in determining who is at fault and how much compensation the injured party is entitled to. Without proper evidence, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to prove liability and secure fair compensation. When a personal injury occurs, it is important to collect and preserve any and all evidence related to the incident. This can ... The post The importance of preserving evidence in personal injury cases appeared first on ROCHE Legal ..read more

Have you ever wondered if you can make multiple claims for total and permanent disability (TPD) through your superannuation funds? The answer is yes, it is possible to have multiple TPD policies and make claims through each of them. This is often referred to as “double dipping”. Double dipping means making multiple claims for TPD through multiple superannuation funds or in addition to other personal injury claims through workers compensation, public liability, or motor vehicle compulsory third party ... The post Double Dipping: Making Multiple Claims for Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) ap ..read more

When you’ve had a workplace injury, the statutory benefits provided by the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) includes funding for medical treatment and weekly compensation. However, the benefits do not last forever. They are only paid until a medical opinion is provided to the insurer (usually Workcover Queensland) that suggests your symptoms are not likely to improve with any further medical treatment. This is commonly known as your injuries becoming ‘stable and stationary’. The post Workcover Lump Sum Permanent Impairment Payment Amounts – 2023 appeared first on ROCHE L ..read more

A harsh decision was handed down by the Supreme Court of Queensland this year rejecting a claim by an injured motorbike rider who failed to make proper inquiries following a motor vehicle accident. Case: Ford v Nominal Defendant [2022] QSC 179 The circumstances of the accident were that a truck and motorbike were travelling on a motorway when the truck overtook the motorbike and a piece of timber from the rear of the truck slipped off and landed in ... The post Your responsibility to identify the registration number of the at-fault vehicle following a road accident appeared first on ROCHE Lega ..read more

In Queensland, the Supreme and District Courts are now closed for the holiday period, set to reopen in mid-late January 2023. We look back on the decisions reported in 2022 with respect to claims for personal injuries. In total, there were only 8 personal injury court decisions that had gone through a proper trial. The Supreme Court reported 3 decisions following trial, whereas the District Court reported on 5 claims. For context, most personal injury claims resolve out of ... The post Queensland Supreme & District Court Awards for Personal Injuries in 2022 appeared first on ROCHE Legal ..read more