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The latest industry insights into compensation law.

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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The Importance of evidence to maximise compensation for asbestos diseases

Being diagnosed with an asbestos related disease is a challenging and upsetting time for any claimant. It is important that anyone diagnosed with an asbestos related disease seeks immediate legal advice regarding...

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Important Considerations for Claims Involving an Unidentified or Uninsured Vehicle

The Nominal Defendant is the statutory body who steps in to act as the insurer in motor vehicle accidents caused by unidentified or uninsured vehicles. A scheme involving the Nominal Defendant is...

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Common Law Damages Compensation For Accidental Death: A Short Overview

An observation sometimes made about the common law damages or court-based compensation system is that it can be cheaper to kill someone than to seriously injure them. This blunt statement...

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New vbr Lawyers Brisbane CBD office now open

The Directors of vbr Lawyers are delighted to announce that the firm has now established a presence in the Brisbane CBD with a new office located at Level 16, 15...

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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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WorkCover Claims – Notice of Assessment – Should I accept the Lump Sum Offer or pursue a Common Law Claim for Damages?

This is an exceptionally good question and one that we are regularly asked by our clients to provide advice on. If a worker is injured at work and is left with physical...

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