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The latest industry insights into compensation law.

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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Personal Injury Claims – Choosing Your Solicitor – Four Important Considerations

When someone has been badly injured due to no fault of their own and especially if the injuries are caused by someone else’s negligence, a common law claim for damages...

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What to do when an injury occurs at work?

You will be covered by workers’ compensation insurance if you are injured during the course of your employment in Queensland. The main workers’ compensation insurer in Queensland is WorkCover Queensland....

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Fatal Injury Claims with WorkCover Queensland

In the 2019 calendar year, 41 workers went off to work and never arrived home due to work-related deaths. 41 families experienced the devastating loss of their husband, wife, partner,...

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Time Limits in Personal Injury Compensation Claims in Queensland

With a few exceptions, all claims for personal injury compensation are subject to time limits, meaning that unless a claim is commenced within a certain timeframe, the entitlement to compensation will cease....

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Firefighter with work related PTSD loses case in Brisbane District Court

On 18 December 2020, Judge Reid of the District Court of Queensland at Brisbane delivered judgment in favour of the State of Queensland and against firefighter, Peter Giles. Mr Giles...

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Choosing the right firm for a CTP claim

It is important to seek legal advice shortly after being injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident in which the claimant was not the at fault driver. This ensures claimants...

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