Best Injury Lawyers

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.

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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.

📞 07 3607 1449 | bestinjurylawyers.com.au | Brisbane, QLD

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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19/05/2026

We’re pleased to share two 2027 recognitions by Best Lawyers®.

Our Principal Lawyer, Ryan Stehlik, has been recognised by Best Lawyers® for 2027, and Best Injury Lawyers has also been recognised by Best Lawyers® as a law firm.

We’re grateful for this recognition and proud of the team behind it.

15/05/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗧𝗣𝗗 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲?

This Knowledge Base article provides general information about TPD insurance, including how cover is often held through superannuation, how policy definitions are applied, and why eligibility turns on the specific terms of the fund and policy. It also explains that different policies may assess work capacity in different ways.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://bestinjurylawyers.com.au/knowledge-base-article/what-is-a-tpd-claim-and-who-is-eligible/

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

📞 07 3607 1449 | bestinjurylawyers.com.au | Brisbane, QLD

A TPD claim lets you access insurance money held inside your super fund if illness or injury means you can no longer work. Here is how it works and who qualifies in Queensland.

12/05/2026

𝗔 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻: 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱?

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝘆𝗲𝘀. WorkCover Queensland's statutory compensation scheme covers most workers in Queensland, including casual employees. The key factor is whether your injury is work-related — not your employment type.

Contractors and subcontractors are a different situation, and their coverage depends on the nature of their working arrangement. It's worth understanding which category applies to you.

For a general overview of how WorkCover eligibility works in Queensland, visit our website bestinjurylawyers.com.au or call us at 07 3607 1449

07/05/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲

A recent Queensland District Court decision looked at how future loss of earning capacity may be assessed for a young person with an injury, particularly where there is no long work history or settled career path. The article also discusses the court’s comments on insurer surveillance and the need to look closely at what that evidence actually shows.

Read the article here: https://bestinjurylawyers.com.au/knowledge-base-article/future-loss-of-earning-capacity-for-young-people-what-a-recent-queensland-case-means/

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

📞 07 3607 1449 | bestinjurylawyers.com.au | Brisbane, QLD