If you have been injured at work in Queensland, you are likely to be covered by WorkCover.
This system is designed to support injured workers but many people miss out on significant entitlements—especially if they doit alone.
At Revolution Law, our workcover lawyers help injured workers understand what they’re truly entitled to.
Two Types of WorkCover Claims: What’s the Difference?
There are two stages in the Queensland workers’ compensation system:
Stage One the Statutory Claim.
This is your initial claim through WorkCover. It covers things like:
- Weekly payments if you’re off work
- Medical and rehab expenses
- Some lump-sum compensation (if your injury is permanent)
Stage Two the Common Law Claim
This is a separate legal claim you can pursue after the statutory phase and it can have a very significant compensation payout for you in comparison to stage one.
It allows you to seek compensation for :
- Loss of future income
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of superannuation
- Medical expenses both current and future
- Gratuitous Care
Many injured workers don’t realise that by accepting a lump sum offer in the statutory phase it can end their rights to make common law claim.
It is so important to seek legal advice before signing anything to ensure you maintain your right to the best and fairest payout for your injury.
Why Do So Many Workers Miss Out on What Their Payout Entitlements
1. Pressure to Accept Early Lump Sum Offers of Nil Offer of a Lump Sum Offer.
WorkCover may offer a lump sum if your injury is assessed as permanent, often they offer nothing. The offers they make are usually conservative—and accepting them can stop you from claiming more under common law.
2. Failure to Understand Long-Term Impacts
Without legal support, workers may underestimate how much their injury will affect their future income, ability to work, or need for ongoing treatment. Lawyers assess this professionally and advocate, even when you may not realise you need advocating for.
3. Missing Superannuation and Entitlements
Super loss is real. When you are not working, you are not getting paid super. Lawyers can calculate and include this in your common law claim which is the Statutory WorkCover payout won’t cover.
4. Undiagnosed Psychological Injuries
Physical injuries are often obvious, but mental health injuries can be just as disabling. Our Lawyers will ensure that psychological impacts like PTSD or depression are also considered if relevant.
The Numbers Tell the Story
According to the Workers’ Compensation Regulator’s Annual Report:
Only around 10% of injured workers pursue common law claims and those who do typically receive far greater compensation than through statutory claims alone
What a Personal Injury Lawyer Does Differently
At Revolution Law, we :
- Review your full medical and employment history
- Calculate long-term losses (income + super)
- Assess whether you have a valid common law claim
- Ensure no lump sum offer is accepted prematurely
And all this with no-win, no-fee peace of mind Guarantee.
If WorkCover has made you an offer or they have made you no offer, make sure you speak to us before you sign anything.
You may be entitled to a significant pay out and a short conversation with our legal team could change your situation.
Contact Revolution Law today for a free review of your WorkCover situation. Don’t settle for less.
07 3416 4999
