Knee Injury at Work in Queensland
Knee injuries from work can have lasting effects on your mobility and career. If you have hurt your knee at work, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
Workplace knee injuries in Queensland
Knee injuries are common across many Queensland industries, particularly in roles that involve physical labour, kneeling, climbing, or working on uneven ground. Common workplace knee injuries include ACL and ligament tears from twisting or sudden impact, meniscus tears from squatting, kneeling, or pivoting, fractures from falls or direct impact, bursitis from prolonged kneeling (common in trades such as tiling, plumbing, and electrical work), and cartilage damage from repetitive strain.
WorkCover entitlements for knee injuries
A knee injury at work may entitle you to weekly payments while you recover, full coverage of medical treatment including orthopaedic consultations, MRI, arthroscopy, and knee reconstruction surgery, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, lump sum compensation for permanent impairment, and common law damages if employer negligence contributed to the injury.
Knee surgery and your claim
Many serious knee injuries require surgical intervention. WorkCover covers the cost of reasonably necessary surgery. Recovery from knee surgery, particularly ACL reconstruction or total knee replacement, can take months. Your weekly compensation continues throughout your recovery. If surgery does not fully restore function, this may be reflected in your permanent impairment assessment.
Long-term impact of knee injuries
Knee injuries can have lasting consequences, particularly for workers in physical roles. If your knee injury prevents you from returning to your pre-injury occupation, you may be entitled to retraining assistance and vocational rehabilitation. For permanent limitations, common law damages can compensate for the long-term impact on your earning capacity and quality of life.
Free knee injury claim assessment
If you have injured your knee at work in Queensland, contact ClaimHub Legal for a free assessment. Call 1300 390 394 or complete our online free claim check.
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