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Can I Claim Compensation For A Whiplash Injury?

10 Feb, 2021 https://www.gclaw.com.au/news/can-i-claim-compensation-whiplash/

After the initial stress of your accident has dulled and you are left with uncomfortable neck pain, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive is: “Can I claim compensation for whiplash?” What is Whiplash? Whiplash can be caused by a sudden head movement backward and then forwards, the kind of jarring movement that Find out more >

Are Your Covered by Workers Compensation At Home?

23 Dec, 2020 https://www.gclaw.com.au/news/keeping-safe-while-working-from-home/

A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted the importance of employers identifying hazards in the workplace – even if the workplace is the worker’s home. Risks may include the physical environment (such as tripping, ergonomic or electrical hazards) but also the risk of a worker being injured in a domestic violence situation. Are You Find out more >

How Much Does WorkCover QLD Pay – Calculating Weekly Benefits

09 Dec, 2020 https://www.gclaw.com.au/news/calculating-the-amount-of-workers-compensation-weekly-benefits-nar-70/

Many of our clients ask us how the amount of their weekly workers’ compensation payment will be calculated after an injury at work. Find out more >

Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Damage

15 Oct, 2020 https://www.gclaw.com.au/news/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-brain-injuries/

Brain injuries are usually easy to diagnose, particularly traumatic brain injuries because there is a clear event that was likely to cause it in the first place. Find out more >

We Work “No Win No Fee”

15 Oct, 2020 https://www.gclaw.com.au/news/we-work-no-win-no-fee-2/

“No win no fee” simply means if you don’t win, you don’t pay. Find out more >

Roles in the Rehabilitation Process After a WorkCover Claim

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08 Jul, 2020 https://www.gclaw.com.au/news/roles-after-a-workcover-claim/

This article discusses the individual roles in the rehabilitation process after a WorkCover claim. To find out more information about making a WorkCover claim and the process involved, view our article regarding What To Expect When You Have a WorkCover Claim. Click the links below to go to the relevant section of this article, or Find out more >

What Is Case Conferencing In Personal Injury Claims?

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01 Jul, 2020 https://www.gclaw.com.au/news/what-is-case-conferencing-in-personal-injury/

What is case conferencing? A case conference is a discussion about your treatment, rehabilitation or return to work, and is usually held between you, your treating doctor or rehabilitation provider and the WorkCover customer advisor. A case conference can be held face-to-face or by telephone. The purpose of this forum is to plan and manage Find out more >

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