Best Injury Lawyers

18/06/2026

Public liability matters are often considered by looking at the circumstances of an incident, the duty of care owed and the evidence available.

In Queensland, these matters can involve a range of locations, including shops, public spaces, venues and private premises.

This article provides a general overview of public liability law and relevant timeframes.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bestinjurylawyers.com.au/knowledge-base-article/public-liability-claims-guide-qld/

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀
Personal Injury Lawyers, Brisbane
07 3607 1449

16/06/2026

The value of a common law claim can depend on several factors, including:
• the impact of the injury
• work capacity
• treatment needs
• available evidence
• the circumstances of the matter

There is no single formula that applies to every case.

This article explains some of the factors that may be considered in Queensland.
Read more: https://bestinjurylawyers.com.au/knowledge-base-article/common-law-claim-worth-qld/

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀
Personal Injury Lawyers, Brisbane
07 3607 1449

12/06/2026

Queensland personal injury matters can involve different timeframes depending on the type of matter.

WorkCover, CTP, public liability and TPD processes each have their own steps and deadlines. This article provides a plain-English overview of how limitation periods work in Queensland.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bestinjurylawyers.com.au/knowledge-base-article/limitation-periods-in-qld-personal-injury-claims-everything-you-need-to-know/

Best Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury Lawyers, Brisbane
07 3607 1449

09/06/2026

Returning to work after an injury can involve several steps under WorkCover Queensland, including medical clearance, suitable duties, and return-to-work planning.

This article explains what WorkCover can and can’t do during the process, and how certificates of capacity guide return-to-work decisions.
Read the full article here: https://bestinjurylawyers.com.au/knowledge-base-article/returning-to-work-after-an-injury-what-workcover-can-and-cant-do/

Best Injury Lawyers practises in personal injury law in Queensland. For further information, contact our office.

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Learn what WorkCover, employers, and workers can and cannot do when returning to work after an injury in Queensland, including duties and medical clearance.

04/06/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?

A recent Queensland court decision highlights that social media posts, travel photos and videos may become relevant evidence in a Queensland CTP matter when they relate to issues in dispute, including a person’s day to day capacity.

Read the full article in our Knowledge Base. (https://bestinjurylawyers.com.au/knowledge-base-article/social-media-and-queensland-ctp-claim-what-clements-v-margalit-means-for-injury-claimants/ )

This is general information only.

02/06/2026

WorkCover QLD has specific rules around eligibility, lodging a claim, weekly payments, treatment expenses, review rights, and time limits.

Best Injury Lawyers has published a plain-English guide explaining how the WorkCover Queensland process works, including how it differs from a common law claim.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bestinjurylawyers.com.au/knowledge-base-article/workcover-qld-a-complete-guide-to-understanding-your-rights/
Best Injury Lawyers practises in personal injury law in Queensland. For further information, contact our office.

https://bestinjurylawyers.com.au/
07 3607 1449

Learn how WorkCover QLD works, who may be covered, what injuries are included, key time limits, payments, disputes, and common law claim pathways.

29/05/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲?

One of the more common questions people ask is what a compensation claim actually looks like in practice.

While the process depends on the type of claim and the facts of the matter, many claims follow a broadly similar path, including:
✔️ initial advice
✔️ lodging the claim
✔️ gathering relevant evidence
✔️ working toward resolution

Each stage has its own procedural requirements and timeframes. The steps involved, and the time a matter may take, will vary depending on the nature of the claim and the circumstances surrounding it.

For people trying to understand the legal process, having a clear outline of these stages can make the path ahead easier to follow.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲.
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07 3607 1449

27/05/2026

TPD insurance is not limited to workplace accidents. Serious illness may also be relevant, depending on the policy wording.

Conditions such as cancer, heart disease, degenerative back and spine conditions, neurological conditions, and severe mental illness may be considered as part of a TPD matter.

Whether a person meets the definition of total and permanent disability depends on the specific fund and policy terms.

Best Injury Lawyers advises on superannuation and TPD matters across Queensland. Contact our office for further information.

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25/05/2026

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

This article addresses how general damages, also described as non-economic loss, are assessed in Queensland compensation matters. It outlines that these damages relate to the non-financial impact of injury, including pain, distress, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of independence, and the effect of injury on daily functioning and relationships. It also examines a recent Queensland Supreme Court decision and its relevance to common law assessment of general damages.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bestinjurylawyers.com.au/knowledge-base-article/general-damages-in-qld-compensation-law-understanding-pain-and-suffering/

Best Injury Lawyers practises in personal injury law in Queensland. For further information, contact our office.

https://bestinjurylawyers.com.au/
07 3607 1449

General information about general damages in Queensland, the legal framework, relevant legislation, and how courts approach the issue.

22/05/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗣𝗜, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?

In Queensland workers’ compensation matters, the term DPI refers to Degree of Permanent Impairment.

DPI is generally assessed once an injury is considered stable and stationary. At that stage, WorkCover may refer the worker for an independent medical examination, with the outcome recorded as a percentage.

That assessment can have important legal consequences. It may affect whether a lump sum payment is available under the statutory scheme. It may also be relevant to whether a common law claim can be pursued, and the basis on which that may occur.

For many injured workers, DPI is a key point in understanding what options may be available as a matter progresses.

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲.
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