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The latest industry insights into compensation law.

Recovery of Legal Costs in Personal Injury Claims Explained

In many but not all cases, injured people are entitled to recover some of their legal costs from the negligent respondent or defendant.   Different rules or laws apply depending on...

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Welcome Financial Relief to Mesothelioma Patients

From 1 July 2021, mesothelioma patients will receive some desperately needed financial relief with respect to the treatment available to them. OPDIVO (nivolumab) and YERVOY (ipilimumab) will be listed on the Pharmaceutical...

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Queensland Government Pledges $5 million to Prevention and Research of Occupational Dust Related Lung Disease

In May, the Queensland Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace spoke on the devastating impact dust related lung diseases, including silicosis and coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (black lung),  have had not only on...

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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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Motor Vehicle Accident Claim: Assemble the Right Team for the Best Outcome

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and suffered injuries which may include: whiplash, cracked ribs, fractures, soft tissue injuries and psychological trauma, it is important to consult a lawyer...

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Queensland’s Workcover System Continues to Lead the Way

The recent announcement by Queensland’s Minister for Industrial Relations that average Workcover premiums for Queensland employers will remain at the same level for the sixth year running highlights Queensland’s strong...

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CTP Scheme Statistics Explained

The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (“MAIC”) recently published their quarterly CTP Scheme Insights for the period January to March 2021. The MAIC is the regulatory authority responsible for the ongoing...

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