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As explored in our previous post, How long do I have to decide whether I want to make a personal injury claim?, the Limitations of Actions Act 1974 provides that any claim for damages for personal injury must be brought within 3 years from the time the cause of action arose. In cases where the […]
Continue ReadingHow long do I have to decide whether I want to make a personal injury claim? If you have recently been involved in an accident, whether in public or at your workplace, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim to cover the costs of the resulting damage you are faced with. While the […]
Continue ReadingUnless the application made to Workcover was for “medical expenses only”, then Workcover should be paying your loss of wages for any period of time you have been unable to work as a result of the injury, certified by a doctor. Some times employers are happy to cover loss of wages and therefore require Workcover […]
Continue ReadingWorkcover would have decided to close your case based on a few possible scenarios (the list is not exhaustive):- Your doctor may have certified you as having no further restrictions and that you are capable of a full return to work. If that is not the case, you must consult your doctor immediately; advise the […]
Continue ReadingIf you speak to a personal injuries lawyer, then you’ll most likely find that almost all personal injuries claims in Queensland are conducted on a no-win, no-fee arrangement. However, not all no-win, no-fee arrangements are the same. Firstly, the hourly rate of the lawyer or firm could be very different. For example some firms charge […]
Continue Reading“I am being bullied at work and can’t sleep at night. I have seen a doctor, but he tells me its only stress and gives me a few days off and I go back to work. The bullying is now affecting my work productivity, my family relationships and I feel isolated. Can I make a […]
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