Construction & Site Injury Lawyers
Specialist legal help for tradies, labourers, and construction workers injured on Queensland building sites. We know the industry, the risks, and how to get you compensated.
- Free claim assessment for construction workers
- We understand building sites, safety regs, and employer tactics
- From scaffolding falls to silica exposure — all injury types
What happened on site?
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Building site injuries we handle
Construction is one of Queensland's most dangerous industries. We specialise in the injuries that happen on building sites every day.
A lawyer who understands building sites
Construction injury claims are different from other workplace injuries. They often involve multiple contractors, complex liability questions, and employer tactics that try to shift blame onto the worker. Viktoria Teed has over 18 years of experience handling exactly these kinds of cases.
She understands construction industry practices, safety regulations, and how to identify where the real fault lies — whether that's the principal contractor, a subcontractor, or a manufacturer of faulty equipment.
Construction Injury FAQs
Common questions from QLD construction workers.
I fell from scaffolding on a building site — what can I claim?
Falls from height are one of the most common and serious construction injuries. You can claim WorkCover for weekly payments, medical treatment, and rehabilitation. If the fall was caused by inadequate safety measures (missing guardrails, faulty scaffolding, no harness provided), you may also have a common law negligence claim for additional compensation including pain and suffering.
I'm a subcontractor with an ABN — can I still claim WorkCover?
Possibly. Many workers on QLD construction sites are called "subcontractors" but are actually employees under the law. The test isn't whether you have an ABN — it's about the nature of the working relationship. If the builder controls when, where, and how you work, you may be deemed a worker entitled to WorkCover. We assess these situations regularly.
The builder says it was my fault I got injured — do I still have rights?
Yes. WorkCover is a no-fault scheme, so you can claim statutory benefits regardless of who was at fault. For common law claims, even if you were partly responsible, you may still receive compensation — it would be reduced by your percentage of fault, but could still be substantial for serious injuries.
I've been exposed to silica dust on building sites — can I claim?
Yes. Silicosis and other dust-related diseases from cutting, grinding, or drilling stone, concrete, or engineered stone are claimable under WorkCover. Queensland has tightened regulations around silica exposure. If your employer failed to provide proper dust control, RPE, or health monitoring, you may also have a negligence claim. These claims can be complex — early legal advice is important.
My injury happened on a site with multiple contractors — who's responsible?
Construction sites often have a principal contractor, subcontractors, and labour hire companies. Responsibility can fall on one or more of these parties. WorkCover covers you regardless, but for negligence claims, we investigate the entire chain to identify who failed their duty of care. Sometimes multiple parties share liability.
I'm an apprentice and got injured — are my rights different?
Apprentices have the same WorkCover rights as any other worker. In fact, apprentices are often more vulnerable to injury due to inexperience, and employers have a heightened duty of care to properly train and supervise apprentices. If your injury resulted from inadequate training or supervision, this strengthens a negligence claim.
Hurt on a building site? Free claim check.
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