In Queensland it is compulsory for all employers to hold workers compensation insurance for their employees. Most small businesses are insured with WorkCover Queensland.

If you are a worker who has been injured at work you are be entitled to make an application for compensation for the injuries sustained under the Queensland Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.

There are time limits that apply with compensation work injury matters. If you were injured at work you generally have six months to lodge a claim with the workers compensation insurer. In some circumstances it may be possible for time extensions. AK Compensation Lawyers are able to provide to you advice about this issue.

If you intend to apply for compensation even if it is only to pay medical bills, you must complete and sign all the necessary claim forms and you must also seek assessment by a doctor to obtain a workers compensation medical certificate to show that your injury is work related. The onus is on you to show the injury is work related. AK Compensation Lawyers can help you with this process.

The processing of applications for compensation is completed relatively quickly by insurers’ provided all necessary forms and documents including a Workers’ Compensation Medical Certificate have been lodged and the information contained therein is accurate and correct.

Once your claim for compensation has been accepted by the insurer, you may be entitled to -

• reasonable out of pocket expenses including travel, medical, hospital and/or rehabilitation treatment;
• loss of earnings;
• lump sum payment for permanent impairment.

To find out more about applying for compensation or to get an insurer or WorkCover to pay for reasonable medical expenses contact AK Compensation Lawyers.