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Case Law Update – Disclosure Obligations

The District Court of Queensland has recently handed down a decision providing further guidance and clarification regarding the broad disclosure obligations required of injured claimants.  The matter of Clements v...

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Case Law Update – Disclosure Obligations

The District Court of Queensland has recently handed down a decision providing further guidance and clarification regarding the broad disclosure obligations required of injured claimants.  The matter of Clements v...

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How are Personal Injury Damages Calculated?

For injured people who have a viable personal injury claim to pursue, it is a reasonable and common for them to ask about how their damages are calculated.   What Damages...

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Costs thresholds: Why this is important and what this means

When a claim for personal injuries is settled or determined at trial, separate amounts are awarded for damages (the sum of money to compensate for losses resulting from an injury)...

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Why unreported cash is not king in personal injuries claims

Despite the prevalence of digital payment systems, payments in cash remain a feature in Australian society and there are elements of society that consider the right to make and receive...

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What comes out of my settlement? statutory refunds explained – Centrelink

The purpose of this blog is to explain one of the refunds which is deducted from the settlement sum or favorable judgment award which is the refund to Centrelink. In...

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Workplace Stress and Employer Responsibility: Lessons from Koehler v Cerebos (Australia) Ltd

Workplace stress is something many employees experience at some point in their careers. But when that stress leads to a serious psychological injury, can an employer be held legally responsible?...

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