For most personal injury claims, a legal action must be commenced within 3 years of the date of the injury. If you miss this deadline, you will lose the right to claim compensation.
 
However, depending on where your injury occurred or who you are claiming against, specific pre-court procedures may apply which may have much shorter time limits. If you miss these time limits you may lose your right to claim unless you can provide good reason for delaying and why you should be allowed to proceed with your claim. 

If you have been injured at work or as a result of work, you should seek medical advice from a doctor/treatment provider as soon as possible. Focussing on your recovery is extremely important, but it is also important to think about whether you can make a claim against your employer for workers’ compensation.
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It is compulsory for all employers to have workers’ compensation insurance in place and most employers in Queensland have insurance cover through WorkCover Queensland.