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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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Successful appeal for increase in damages awarded for economic loss – Queensland Supreme Court: Court of Appeal

On 16 February 2021, Justices of Appeal Fraser, McMurdo and Mullins, allowed an appeal by Daniel Peebles to vary the judgement made on his claim for damages for personal injuries....

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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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How to lodge a CTP claim

If a person is involved in a motor vehicle accident through no fault of their own, it is important they seek legal advice as soon as possible. The Compulsory Third Party (“CTP”) claims process...

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HOW TO LODGE A WORKCOVER CLAIM IN QUEENSLAND

A Queensland worker injured during the course of their employment will likely have statutory and common law entitlements they will need to protect. The first step in protecting these entitlements...

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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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Psychological impacts of Motor Vehicle Accidents

It is common for those involved in a motor vehicle accident – in which they were not at fault – to be all consumed by the damage their vehicle sustained and their...

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