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The latest industry insights into compensation law.

Case Law Update – Disclosure Obligations

The District Court of Queensland has recently handed down a decision providing further guidance and clarification regarding the broad disclosure obligations required of injured claimants.  The matter of Clements v...

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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 â€“ in which they were not at fault – to be all consumed by the damage their vehicle sustained and their...

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Firefighter with work related PTSD loses case in Brisbane District Court

On 18 December 2020, Judge Reid of the District Court of Queensland at Brisbane delivered judgment in favour of the State of Queensland and against firefighter, Peter Giles. Mr Giles...

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Asbestos Related Diseases

Most people in the general public are now aware that exposure to asbestos is dangerous and can lead to the development of serious forms of asbestos disease. It is important...

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Choosing the right firm for a CTP claim

It is important to seek legal advice shortly after being injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident in which the claimant was not the at fault driver. This ensures claimants...

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