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Mine labourer awarded $1.5M for vibration injury

A Qld mine labourer has been awarded $1.5M in damages against WorkCover for white finger syndrome caused by operating loaders 7-9 hours per day, for ...
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QCA awards 42 year old care worker $480k for ankle, hip and back injuries

An aged care worker who slipped while showering a patient has been awarded $480k for ankle, hip and back injuries. Read more.
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Supreme Court awards 55 year old haul truck driver $719k for back injury

Case note: Krobath v Thiess Pty Ltd [2018] QSC 309 A 55 year old dump truck operator has successfully sued his employer, Thiess Pty Ltd (the ...
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Employer liable for injuries to worker riding pallet jack like a scooter

Compensation for pallet jack accident. A worker has been awarded $800k for injuries he suffered whilst skylarking on a pallet jack in the workplace.
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Fatigue Case | Plaintiff recovers $1.25M in Queensland journey claim

Work related fatigue and driver fatigue poses a major risk to workers across a number of industries. Here a worker recovered $1.25M in damages for ...
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Workers’ compensation changes to affect contribution claims

Find out more about the bill passed (with amendments) on the 31st of August and changes to workers' compensation and how they affect contribution claims.
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