Can I Make A Workers Compensation Claim? If you have been injured in a workplace accident and you’re not sure who to talk to about your entitlement to workers compensation than give Frank a call. It won’t cost you a cent and you will be getting advice that insurers would rather you didn’t hear. If you have been involved in an injury at work, it can be a very stressful time for you and your family. You worry that you won’t be able to support your family. You are concerned that if you cause a fuss, then your employer will give you a hard time! Knowing your rights, allows you to make informed decisions and helps to put your mind at ease. Here are a few points to help you in that decision making process! 1. Were you injured in an accident at your workplace? - In order to receive workers compensation for your work injury, the accident has to have occurred at your job or while carrying out your normal work duties. In Queensland if you were travelling to and from work you may have worker's compensation entitlements. 2. Are you considered an employee? - You must be an employee in order to receive worker's compensation for your work injury. If you are a contractor, temporary, or subcontractor and not considered an employee, you may still have entitlements to compensation, but they may be from other sources of compensation than that of workers compensation. Receiving expert legal advice from a lawyer may help your claim to prove that you are an employee! 3. Was your injury due to the negligence of your employer? - Was your injury the fault of your employer or someone else, including yourself? For statutory worker's compensation claims you are entitled to claim regardless of who was at fault. For common law claims, negligence on behalf of your employer, must be clearly proven. Even if it was your colleague who was negligent, this falls under 'employers negligence' as all employees are an employers responsibility. 4. Are you unable to return to work? - If as a result of your work injury, you are unable to return to work due to company prevention, or medical advice that may cost you financially you need to seek legal advice helping you gain entry back into the workplace. 5. Are you being pressured by the insurance company or your employer? - Is your employer or the insurance company threatening you to sign paperwork? Are they pressuring you to return to work or to agree to any terms that you are uncomfortable with? Do not do anything until you have expert legal advice from a lawyer who is able to guide and advise you! 6. Has your claim been denied? - If your claim has been denied then help may still be available. A work injury lawyer can still work with you and your employer to review your case and assist you. The Workers Compensation Claim Lawyer, Frank Boitano, is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury and has 20 years experience in this field of law. Working on a “No Win No Fee” representation your peace of mind has to be worth making an appointment. Call Frank today on (02) or email him at | 
