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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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  • Workers Compensation

Legislative Victory for Silicosis Sufferers

Coleman -v- Caesarstone Australia Pty Limited Pty Ltd &Ors [2021] QSC 125 VBR Lawyers proudly stand by Mr Coleman and all sufferers of silicosisand other dust related conditions and continue to fight for their...

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  • Workers Compensation

New avenues for work related PTSD claims through WorkCover Queensland

On 20 May 2021, the Governor of Queensland gave assent to a bill passed by the Queensland Parliament that introduced a more streamlined pathway for first responders and eligible employees who are diagnosed with...

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  • Silicosis Compensation Claims

Silica Dust Exposure Linked to Rising Incidence of Autoimmune Conditions

One of the unexpected results of the unprecedented number of Queensland workers being exposed to respirable silica dust (stonemasons being of primary focus) and the consequential mandatory health screenings, was...

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  • Asbestos Law

Mesothelioma Compensation Update – Statutory Claims & Common Law Claims

In Queensland, the two main avenues or pathways for meaningful lump sum compensation for a diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma is either a statutory claim for workers’ compensation or a common...

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  • Workers Compensation

Important things to consider if you have a WorkCover Queensland claim

Once a worker has an accepted WorkCover Queensland claim, this is often referred to as a “statutory claim.” This is when a worker receives a number of benefits from WorkCover which...

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  • Road Accident Claims

How Whiplash Compensation is Calculated

A lump sum compensation payout is available to sufferers of whiplash caused by motor vehicle accidents. This lump sum is accessed by way of a claim under the CTP compensation system. Payouts for...

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