Queensland Personal Injury Quantum Database
A structured database of Queensland personal injury court judgments. Search and filter by claim type, court, body region, plaintiff age, occupation, and outcome. Built from public judgments by Roche Legal for practitioners and prospective claimants.
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| Case | Occupation category | Injury category | Claim type | Age at injury | Damages |
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Longbottom v L & R Collins Pty Ltd
[2021] QSC 242 Trial
The court found the defendant employer liable in negligence for the unsafe harvesting method and assessed contributory negligence at 10%. After applying that reduction and the WorkCover refund,… |
Labourer | Shoulder, Right shoulder, Right hip +1 | WCRA Common Law | 30 | $482,697 |
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Schokman v CCIG Investments Pty Ltd
[2022] QCA 38 Appeal
Appeal allowed. The Court of Appeal held the employer vicariously liable for the negligent act of a co-employee committed in employer-provided shared staff accommodation, and entered judgment for… |
Manager | Psychiatric, Other | WCRA Common Law | 25 | $431,739 |
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Schafer v Glendale RV Syndication Pty Ltd
[2022] QDC 263 Trial
The court found the employer breached its duty of care by failing to conduct a risk assessment and provide a safe system for repetitive overhead tray-lifting, causing aggravation… |
Technician / Trade Worker | Shoulder, Left shoulder | WCRA Common Law | 54 | $397,953 |
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Gairns v Pro Music Pty Ltd
[2024] QDC 118 Trial
The court found the employer breached its duty of care by demoting a long-term employee with a known emotional vulnerability without proper notice or opportunity to respond, in… |
Manager | Psychiatric | WCRA Common Law | 50 | $395,767 |
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Bilson v Vatsonic Communications Pty Ltd & Townsville City Council
[2024] QDC 42 Trial
Judgment for the plaintiff against the first defendant (employer) for $359,689.84 after the WorkCover refund. Liability apportioned 70% to the first defendant and 30% to the second defendant… |
Machinery Operator / Driver | Ophthalmic / visual, Left eye, Face | Hybrid (WCRA + PIPA) | 40 | $359,690 |
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Hodges v Townsville City Council
[2022] QDC 272 Trial
Liability was the only issue, quantum having been agreed at $301,603.23. The court found there was a concealed hole (not a mere depression) near the park carpark, that… |
Not stated | Knee / lower leg, Ankle / foot | PIPA Public Liability | 55 | $301,603 |
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