Queensland case review: proving personal injury claims when medical evidence is limited
The Supreme Court of Queensland case of Bauer v Clay [2025] QSC 114 highlights how Courts may approach personal injury claims following motor vehicle accidents. This judgment is particularly important where medical treatment is not immediately sought or medical evidence is limited. It shows that consistent witness evidence and credible testimony can still support a claim. […]
Principal contractor not liable for injuries to sub-contractor on construction site
When a subcontractor’s employee is hurt on site, does the principal contractor bear any responsibility? In a Court of Appeal decision, the limits of a principal contractor’s duty of care were tested. This case offers valuable insights into workplace injury claims, appeals, and risk allocation on construction sites.
Workers’ compensation entitlements for construction workers in Queensland
Construction sites expose workers to many potential hazards, including those related to manual handling, working at heights, interacting with electrical systems and operating near large moving machinery. For those injured on the job, worker’s compensation is a vital safeguard which can provide essential support and financial relief.
Common law claims after a workplace injury in Queensland
Common law claims in personal injury offer a pathway for individuals to seek and obtain compensation for loss caused by another party’s negligence. For workers who have been injured on the job, understanding your rights to pursue a common law claim for workplace injuries is essential to ensuring you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
Workers’ compensation claims Queensland – your rights regarding medical treatment
Experiencing a work-related injury can be an overwhelming experience with physical, emotional, and legal concerns involved. A common decision faced by injured workers in Queensland is whether there is a benefit to seeing their own doctor or a doctor recommended by their employer.
Lifting injuries in nursing: understanding your workers' compensation rights in Queensland
Queensland nurses are often required to engage in physically challenging and repetitive tasks such as lifting and moving patients and equipment. It is important for nurses and other healthcare professionals to understand their rights to workers’ compensation entitlements if injured in the workplace.