WorkCover Claims

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.

What types of injuries are covered?

A work injury can be to any part of your body including the following:

• Back/spinal injuries
• Leg/foot injuries
• Brain injuries
• Head/eye injuries
• Burns
• Hand/wrist/arm injuries
• Repetitive strain injuries – such as tendinosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, trigger finger etc

A work injury does not have to be physical. It may also be a psychological injury, stress-related (heart attacks and strokes) or may even be the worsening of a pre-existing condition.
 
What should I do if I have been injured at work?
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If you are injured at work, it is important that you take the following steps as soon as possible:

• Report the injury to your employer
• See a doctor/treatment provider, tell them about your work injury and get the treatment you need
• Make a workers’ compensation claim and talk to a lawyer