Plaintiff lawyer resources
WorkCover Queensland works with plaintiff lawyers to resolve common law claims for the most appropriate amount at the earliest possible opportunity.
WorkCover Queensland works with plaintiff lawyers to resolve common law claims for the most appropriate amount at the earliest possible opportunity. It's important all parties work together and keep the communication channels open to achieve a timely resolution in the best interest of all stakeholders.
Wherever possible, all parties should encourage and support the worker to remain at work or return to work as soon as possible.
Common Law Rehabilitation and Return to Work Policy
Common Law Rehabilitation and Return to Work Policy
Work is good for health and well-being, while loss of work, can be harmful. Learn about this research from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Common Law Disclosure Policy
Common Law Disclosure Policy
Appropriate disclosure by all parties helps identify and resolve the real issues, so parties can investigate and assess the prospects of the claim and prepare for early resolution.
Common Law Joint Liability Policy
Common Law Joint Liability Policy
Where WorkCover and other parties' insurers are both liable to contribute to the cost of a claim, we seek to resolve indemnity and/or apportionment issues early.
Common Law Limitation Period Policy
Common Law Limitation Period Policy
We aim to implement a consistent approach to claims lodged outside the relevant limitation period.
Common Law Over Period of Time Injuries Policy
Common Law Over Period of Time Injuries Policy
WorkCover attempts to simplify the common law process even when claims span multiple legislation periods, for example over a period of time injuries.
Common Law Unassessed Injuries
Common Law Unassessed Injuries
This process applies where a claimant has received a Notice of Assessment for injuries accepted during their statutory claim and their Notice of Claim for Damages identifies additional unassessed injuries.
Assessment for the Degree of Permanent Impairment
Assessment for the Degree of Permanent Impairment
For workers injured from 15 October 2013, their injuries will be assessed using the new Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (the Queensland Guide).
Advance Payment on Damages Guidelines
Advance Payment on Damages Guidelines
These guidelines consider where it is appropriate for an advance payment on damages to be made.
Early Resolution of Common Law Disputes Guidelines
Early Resolution of Common Law Disputes Guidelines
This early resolution policy encourages Claimant Lawyers and Panel Lawyers to consider early resolution of common law claims where it is appropriate.