Use this calculator to get a fast, free estimate of what a compensation claim for an injury may be worth under Queensland law.
Answer a few simple questions to receive an indicative compensation range.
Before we start
This calculator is Queensland-specific and is a simple screening tool only.
What happened?
Injury impact
Work and income
Help and expenses
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What this calculator is for
This calculator provides an indicative estimate based on the information you enter and how compensation is typically assessed in Queensland.
This tool is designed for Queensland incidents, including:
- Work injuries (WorkCover-style pathways)
- Motor vehicle crashes (CTP-style pathways)
- Slips, trips and public place injuries
- Hybrid situations (for example, injured at work where someone other than the employer may be responsible)
If you are not sure what type of claim you have, that’s normal. The questions are written for everyday use, and the calculator makes a best guess about the likely pathway to compensation.
If you’re unsure whether this calculator applies to you, see Understanding the limits of this estimate below.
What compensation can include
Depending on the circumstances, a Queensland claim can include some or all of the following:
- General damages (pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life)
- Past income loss
- Future income loss
- Superannuation on income loss
- Past care and assistance (help at home, driving, chores, personal care)
- Future care and assistance
- Out-of-pocket expenses (treatment, medications, travel and rehabilitation)
- Other losses (equipment, domestic help, future treatment costs)
- Interest on some past losses (sometimes, and it depends on the claim type and evidence)
Your final payout can also be affected by refunds and repayments (for example Medicare, Centrelink, WorkCover, private health, or other insurers). This calculator estimates only Medicare and Centrelink – not all possible deductions.
How the estimate is calculated
The calculator uses the figures that apply in Queensland and applies them to the numbers you enter. It is designed to give an indicative range based on your inputs.
It does not consider all factors, but you will be asked questions about:
- when the incident happened
- what was injured and how long symptoms lasted
- whether you missed work or had reduced earnings
- whether you needed help at home
- whether you had out-of-pocket expenses
- whether you may have been partly at fault
At the end, you will be provided with an estimated range of damages. That range is a starting point for a discussion with a solicitor at Roche Legal. It is not a substitute for proper legal assessment.
Time limits and eligibility
Time limits can apply to Queensland claims and they are not always straightforward. If your incident happened more than three years ago, or if you are unsure about time limits, you should get advice early.
If the calculator indicates it may not apply to your situation, you can still contact Roche Legal. We can usually tell you quickly whether there is a pathway to compensation and what information matters most.
Legal cost recovery
The calculator includes a simple indicator about whether you may be entitled to a further payment towards your legal costs incurred in addition to damages.
This is not a costs calculation. It is a general guide only as to whether or not you are likely to be entitled to receive recovery of your legal costs or not. Actual costs outcomes depend on the rules that apply to the claim type, the steps taken, and how the matter resolves.
Understanding the limits of this estimate
This tool cannot assess:
- who is legally at fault
- the quality of the evidence
- whether thresholds, caps or exclusions apply
- whether offers made are reasonable
- how all refunds or statutory repayments will reduce the net payout
- claims for catastrophic injuries or death
If you want a proper assessment of your case value, the most useful next step is a short interview with a Roche Legal lawyer, followed by a review of:
- your injuries and treatment
- your earnings history
- any time off work or work restrictions
- receipts and expenses
- any insurer documents you have received
Want a lawyer to check it properly?
If you would like help, we can review your situation and give you a realistic view of the claim, including the evidence needed and practical steps that can improve outcomes.
FAQ
No. It is a simple estimator based only on what you type in. It does not take into account all legal requirements, evidence issues, liability disputes, statutory thresholds/caps, settlement negotiations, or refunds/repayments. If you need advice, speak with a Roche Legal lawyer.
Most people don’t know at the start. The questions are written in plain language and the calculator makes a best guess. If you are unsure, we can tell you quickly what pathway most likely applies.
This calculator is only an estimate of what compensation can include. It does not determine eligibility, liability, or prospects of success.
If you want to check whether your matter is worth pursuing, the best next step is a free case review with a Roche Legal lawyer. This is not a quantum assessment. It’s a practical review of:
– whether someone else is likely to be legally responsible (liability)
– whether the claim looks viable based on what happened and the evidence
– what the next steps are (and what documents matter)
If you were partly responsible, the final compensation amount can be reduced. The correct percentage depends on evidence and a proper assessment. The calculator provides a simple estimate only which should not be relied on as legal advice.
Yes. Because mandatory repayments can reduce the net amount you receive, our calculator includes a basic estimation of your statutory repayments. However, there are additional refunds that may apply which are not considered.
Our calculator requires your contact details so that we can email you a copy of the compensation estimate and follow up if you want help. You can still contact us without using the calculator.