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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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Landmark Mesothelioma Verdict in Victoria

Reid v Seltsam Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 653 An award of $580,000.00 for general damages, also known as damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenities, has been granted to a...

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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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Common Questions Asked About WorkCover Queensland Claims

We receive a lot of questions from clients about both their statutory WorkCover Queensland claims and their common law entitlements. Below are some of the most commonly asked questions together...

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Trace Elements of Asbestos No Small Matter

Recent news of stop work action at the Queens’ Wharf site in the Brisbane CBD due to suspected asbestos contamination (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-12/qld-asbestos-scare-queens-wharf-construction-site/100533386) highlights the ongoing concerns about potential asbestos exposure, despite...

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Insurance Companies: The Facebook Friends You Didn’t Know You Had

With Facebook and other forms of social media having become such an intrinsic part of our daily lives, it is not surprising that insurance companies take great interest in the...

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VBR Lawyers Secure Favourable Damages Outcome in the District Court for a Whiplash Victim of a Motor Vehicle Accident

On Friday 22 January 2021, His Honour Judge Long SC delivered judgment in favour of our client, Mr Seiffert in the sum of $456,640.30 for injuries he sustained in a...

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