6-8 William Street, Nambour, Sunshine Coast

Workplace Accidents and Compensation

Injured in a Workplace Accident? You Could Be Entitled to Compensation.

At Butler McDermott Lawyers, our specialist personal injury lawyer is dedicated to protecting your rights in workplace accidents, ensuring you receive the expert representation you need.

We can help you if:

  • Filing and managing workers’ compensation claims.
  • Pursuing compensation for physical injuries, including slips, trips, falls, and machinery mishaps.
  • Advocating for your rights in cases of workplace-induced mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety, or depression.
  • Claiming for repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) caused by prolonged work-related tasks.
  • Securing compensation for occupational diseases related to hazardous work conditions.
  • Navigating claims for workplace hearing loss due to noise exposure.
  • Resolving disputes or conflicts involving workplace altercations and eligibility for compensation.

Physical Workplace Accident Injuries

Traumatic physical injuries from workplace incidents can profoundly alter your life and career capabilities. Butler McDermott Lawyers is ready to assist victims of slips, trips, falls, machinery mishaps, or vehicle-related accidents on the job. Our adept legal team will guide you through the complex terrain of workers’ compensation and workcover claims. We’ll support you in documenting your injuries, dialogue with insurance companies, and ensure you are justly compensated for medical expenses, lost earnings, and any ancillary costs.

Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs)

Repetitive tasks and prolonged overuse at work often result in Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs), which can affect muscles, nerves, ligaments, and tendons. Butler McDermott Lawyers comprehend the severe discomfort and lasting harm RSIs can inflict. Our services include evaluating your work environment, constructing a rigorous claim, and championing your need for medical support, rehabilitation, and amended work responsibilities to preclude further harm.

Claims for Occupational Diseases

Regrettably, occupational diseases are a genuine risk for workers in contact with hazardous substances or inadequate work situations. Whether you face respiratory diseases or other illness related to workplace exposure, Butler McDermott Lawyers extends a route to compensation. Our team is skilled in corroborating the correlation between your occupation and its health repercussions, securing the necessary medical attention and compensation for your affliction.

Support for Work-Related Mental Health Issues

Tackling job-related stress, depression, or anxiety is an imposing task, and it becomes even more arduous when your workplace is the ailment’s source. With a focus on empathy and understanding, Butler McDermott Lawyers will advocate on your behalf for reparations and assistance. Our objective is to facilitate access to therapeutic support, procure adequate time off for recuperation, and safeguard your rights during your recovery period.

Compensation for Work-Related Hearing Loss

Persistent exposure to loud noises at the workplace can lead to significant hearing loss, impacting your life’s quality. When you’re faced with auditory impairment because of substandard ear protection at work, Butler McDermott Lawyers is here to steer you through the claims process. Our help spans from substantiating the cause of your hearing loss to securing compensation aimed at covering medical treatments, hearing aids, and work accommodations.

Legal Guidance for Workplace Conflict Injuries

Workplace altercations, ranging from being a victim to self-defence, are nuanced and the specifics dictate your eligibility for compensation. We are committed to helping you comprehend your entitlements and potential claim outcomes. Trust in our representation to ensure every aspect of the conflict is weighed, laying the foundation for a fair and just compensation.

Why Choose Butler McDermott Lawyers?

Diverse Experience

Whether you’re a homeowner, a small business, or involved in large-scale commercial operations, our wide-ranging expertise in negotiations, Land Court proceedings, and settlements ensures your case is in capable hands. 

Assertive Advocacy Meets Realistic Advice

Our unique approach balances vigorous defence of your interests with candid insights into your case’s potential outcomes, saving you time and resources. 

Strategic Support From Start to Finish

From the first notice of intention through to mediation or court, we guide you through objections, valuations, claims preparation, and negotiations, providing comprehensive support every step of the way. 

Preempt Common Mistakes

We emphasise the importance of not accepting initial assessments or recommendations from authorities at face value. Our advice is to seek independent valuations and to obtain legal guidance promptly, positioning you for a more favourable outcome.

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Personalised Client Care

At Butler McDermott Lawyers, we are committed to providing unparalleled client care and professionalism. We treat each client with the utmost respect and attention, regardless of their individual circumstances or the complexity of their case. It truely is what sets us apart from others.

100 Years of Service

With over 100 years of service to the Sunshine Coast and the greater region, we at Butler McDermott Lawyers have proven experience in almost all facets of law. With stronger negotiation and advocacy skills, we provide the right advice from experts who have done it before.

Dedicated Expertise

We at Butler McDermott Lawyers stand out as leaders in the legal field through our dedication to continuous professional development. By prioritising ongoing learning and professional growth, we ensure our team of experts is well-versed in the latest legal matters and practices. This commitment not only deepens our expertise but also enhances our ability to provide the highest level of advice to clients across various legal matters.

Meet Our Workplace Accidents and Compensation Team

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6-8 William Street, Nambour, Sunshine Coast,
Queensland 4560

Peter Boyce

Consultant

Peter has been practising as a Nambour Solicitor since 1977 and joined Butler McDermott Lawyers the same year.

With over 40 years practicing as a Sunshine Coast lawyer, Peter has extensive knowledge of various facets of law.

He has practised in all areas of litigation and has special interests in:

  • Criminal law
  • Civil and Commercial litigation
  • Retirement Village matters
  • Sports law
  • Resumption of land and compensation claims

 

Peter has specialised knowledge of and experience with resumption matters as a result of the Traveston Dam project, road corridors, Main Roads and water pipeline. He is renowned for his professional approach and is an experienced and determined advocate.

Brent King

Solicitor/Director

Brent works as a litigation lawyer, providing litigation legal advice in relation to both civil and criminal law matters, including:
  • Defamation Claims
  • Contract and Debt Disputes
  • Building and Construction Disputes
  • Planning Matters
  • Criminal Law and Traffic Legal Matters
Having grown up on the Sunshine Coast and joining Butler McDermott after the completion of his studies, Brent appreciates the needs of our clients, and brings a particularly commercial approach to litigation. Brent is a member of the Queensland Law Society and the Sunshine Coast Law Association, and has litigated a wide variety of matters in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts.

Al Upton

Solicitor/Director

After arriving at Butler McDermott Lawyers in 2016, Al quickly progressed to running our Wills and Estates section and has successfully litigated disputes in the Supreme and District Courts of Queensland in the early stages of his career.

In the years that followed Al has now moved to assist our clients with commercial and property matters having achieved positive outcomes in that area as well as general litigation. Al’s experience has him uniquely placed to provide quality advice in the areas of property, commercial, wills and estates and general litigation.

Al is involved in giving back to the community, sitting on the board for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Sundale Community Foundation. He otherwise became a director of Butler McDermott Lawyers in November 2021.