Construction Injury Claims in Queensland

Common construction site injuries

Construction workers in Queensland face some of the highest rates of workplace injury in the state. Common injuries include falls from scaffolding, ladders, and roofs, crush injuries from machinery, equipment, and falling materials, back injuries from manual handling of heavy building materials, electrocution and electrical burns, head and brain injuries from falling objects, hand and finger injuries from power tools and machinery, knee injuries from working on uneven surfaces, and heat-related illness from working in Queensland's extreme temperatures.

Your rights as an injured construction worker

If you have been injured on a construction site in Queensland, you have the right to lodge a WorkCover claim without fear of losing your job, receive weekly compensation while you recover, have all reasonable medical and rehabilitation expenses covered, receive lump sum compensation for any permanent impairment, and pursue common law damages if your employer, principal contractor, or another party was negligent. Construction injuries often involve employer negligence — inadequate safety equipment, insufficient training, failure to follow workplace health and safety regulations, or pressure to cut corners. When negligence is involved, common law damages can significantly increase your total compensation.

Who is responsible for construction injuries

Responsibility on construction sites can be complex. Multiple parties may be liable including the direct employer, the principal contractor responsible for overall site safety, subcontractors who created the hazardous condition, manufacturers of faulty equipment or materials, and property owners in some circumstances. ClaimHub Legal has experience working through the complex liability issues of construction injury claims and can identify all potential avenues for compensation.

Labour hire and subcontractor claims

Many construction workers in Queensland are employed through labour hire companies or work as subcontractors. This can create confusion about WorkCover coverage. Labour hire workers are generally covered by their labour hire employer's WorkCover policy. Subcontractors may have their own personal WorkCover insurance, or may be deemed workers under the legislation depending on the nature of the arrangement. ClaimHub Legal can assess your employment status and confirm your coverage.

Get specialist construction injury advice

Construction injury claims can involve serious injuries with long-term consequences. ClaimHub Legal understands the construction industry and the specific challenges construction workers face. Call 1300 390 394 for a free, no-obligation assessment of your claim.