Case studies
Working together
Back on the road
With the support of his employer and by having the right attitude, Len Parsons successfully got back on the road as a truck driver and returned to the job he loves. Read more...
Proactive partnership: WorkCover and Queensland Police Service
WorkCover has been working with Queensland Police Service to improve return to work (RTW) outcomes. Read more...
Claims and premium outcome
Injury Scale Values in practice
In a recent judgment in a compulsory third party (CTP) motor vehicle claim of Hunt v Lemura (2011), the Supreme Court applied the ISV scale to assess general damages. Read more...
Employment a 'contributing factor'
Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd v Q-COMP, 20 July 2011
A mineworker was awarded damages despite sustaining an injury between shifts, as it was determined the injury was connected to his employment and happened at a location he was 'enticed' to stay at. Read more...
Premium assessment
Deplin Pty Ltd, 24 January 2011
This case demonstrates if contractors undertaking the ‘additional work’ are ‘workers’ according to the Act. Read more...
Common law claim
Injury attributable to pre-existing back disease
Geary v REJV Services Pty Ltd & Ors [2011] QSC
This case emphasises the importance of gathering past medical information to establish the extent of symptoms suffered due to pre-existing degeneration prior to the work event. Read more...
Surveillance and other related issues of credibility
Barker v Casco Australia Pty Ltd, 07 October 2011
This case study clearly demonstrates the importance of achieving a return to work outcome and that surveillance and other related issues of credibility are subject to the opinion formed by a Court and can be critical in determining the outcome of a quantum only trial. Read more...
A question of credibility
Hannah v Barellan Bobcat Hire Pty Ltd, 24 August 2011
Liability will be determined on the facts that are accepted by the Court, and the credibility of the parties is critical in making this determination. Read more...
Employer best safety practice
Sun Metals Corporation
Sun Metals Corporation places a high priority on safety education and rehabilitation to ensure its 300 plus staff have a safe work environment. Read more...
Fostering a healthy culture
By implementing health, wellbeing and return to work programs, and focusing on workplace safety, CUB Yatala has a positive workplace culture and fewer workplace injuries. Read more...
Metcash
Finalist at the Q-COMP 2010 Return to Work Awards - large employer Metcash effectively implements safety programs and initiatives to reduce the number of injuries while giving employees credit for ensuring a safe work environment. Read more...
Statutory claim
Jaymes Redsell
This case study is about returning to work and how having a positive attitude can help after sustaining a serious injury. Read more...
Ryan Matthews
With the support of his employer and WorkCover, Ryan Matthews acquired new skills through retraining after recovering from a workplace injury. Read more...
Sam Fielder
Following a serious workplace accident, Sam Fielder approached his rehabilitation and the return to work process with the right attitude, to achieve the ideal outcome. Read more...
Insurance
Transit Australia Group
Case study on how the Transit Australia Group reduced claims and claim costs by working with WorkCover. Read more...
Uniting Care Health
Looks at employer consultancy program, including scorecard and how this helped reduce specific injuries. Read more...
Tully Sugar case study
By working together with WorkCover to manage workplace injuries, Tully Sugar decrease their premium. Read more...