Common law claims and damages
Learn about common law claims, including when you can take legal action, your rights and how damages are calculated and paid.
When you can make a common law claim
In Queensland, you have the right to take legal action against your employer if you believe they did not take reasonable care to keep you safe, and this resulted in your injury.
This is called making a common law claim.
On the pages below, you can find out about:
- how to make a common law claim
- what you can expect
- how common law damages are calculated.
Making a common law claim
Making a common law claim
Find out how to make a common law claim, what it involves, what you need to prove and the steps in the process.
Getting legal help
Getting legal help
How a lawyer can support you through a common law claim and what to think about before making a claim.
Negotiating outside of court
Negotiating outside of court
The steps involved in negotiating a common law claim and how an outcome may be reached without going to court.
Going to court
Going to court
How court proceedings work and what to expect if your claim can’t be resolved through negotiation.
How damages are calculated and paid
How damages are calculated and paid
Learn how common law damages are calculated, what they can include and how payments are made.