The relationship that you have with your lawyer is an important one, no matter what type of legal problem they are assisting you with. During the course of a Personal Injury matter, it is particularly important that you feel you can trust your lawyer, not only to provide you with quality legal advice, but also […]
employer liability
How can I establish that my workplace injury was the result of employer negligence?
When you have sustained a workplace injury, establishing employer negligence is only necessary when you file a WorkCover common law claim for damages. As we discussed in our last post, filing a WorkCover statutory compensation claim under the “no-fault” scheme is always the first step in claiming compensation for a work related injury in Queensland. After […]
Christmas Work Functions – When does an Employer’s Duty of Care End?
With the festive season quickly approaching, it is a good idea for employees and employers alike, to consider workplace health and safety responsibilities and how they apply to work functions like Christmas or New Year parties, both inside the workplace or outside. Section 19 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) sets out […]