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WorkCover Notices of Assessment Explained

If you have made a claim with WorkCover Queensland and have been issued with a Notice of Assessment, here are some important things to know. What is a Notice of...

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Amendments to Statutory Declaration Witnessing Requirements Increasing Access to Justice

There is no denying the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the way many industries operate.  With respect to the legal profession, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in face-to-face...

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How much can I claim for pain and suffering in Queensland?

People who are injured due to the negligence of another party are often entitled to claim for damages. There are various heads of damages for any personal injury claim, some of...

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Legal costs in personal injuries matters – what’s reasonable and what’s excessive?

In November of last year, I wrote about a recent decision by Justice Freeburn and its impact on the assessment of care and assistance claims. Ms Sutton was injured in a motor...

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Quad Bike Accidents – The Statistics Are A Real Concern

It seems like every week or every other week there is yet another tragic story of someone seriously injured or a death from a quad bike accident. The most recent...

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Handle with care – factors to consider in order to make an effective care and assistance claim

On 7 October 2021, Justice Freeburn awarded $314,345 in damages to Ms Kate Ann Sutton. Ms Sutton was injured in a motor vehicle accident on 15 February 2015, where a vehicle made...

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If I make a personal injury claim, does that mean I am going to Court?

It is common for injured claimants to be under the misconception that if they decide to pursue a personal injury claim, that they will or are likely to find themselves...

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