Case review: Judge awards injured worker common law damages in the amount of $825,000. This was in addition to his statutory compensation from Workcover Queensland of $95,000. In total, the injured worker was awarded just shy of 1 million dollars in damages due to his employer’s negligence.
Many people think claiming compensation for MVA injuries is an easy process, however, it can leave you exposed to insurance companies who have plenty of experience in defending compensation claims. It’s important to understand that an insurance company’s interests are not necessarily the same as yours.