The simple answer to this question is: yes… possibly. In Queensland, claims for compensation are in part governed by the Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld). This Act sets out the…
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In this podcast, compensation lawyer, Abe Arends answers the commonly asked question of whether or not you can make a compensation claim in circumstances when you did not get the…
Playing sport is an essential part of the Australian lifestyle, facilitated by our (mostly) great weather and our love of competition. Injuries are part and parcel of our addiction to…
According to a study done by the Stanford University Centre for Internet and Society, 90% of motor vehicle accidents are caused by human error. Recently, permission was granted in Victoria…
Australia is seeing increasing numbers of flexible work arrangements where you might work some of the days during the week from home. What happens if you hurt yourself while working…
Almost everyone has a camera in their pockets. With the rapidly increasing capabilities of smartphones (I believe one manufacturer made a phone with 9 cameras) and the popularity of social…
On June 21, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in an application by our client to set aside a settlement agreement he reached in 2001 with Brisbane Grammar School….
These days you can get insurance for just about anything – your house, car, home contents, health, travel and even for your pets. What if something traumatic ever happened to…
The law of defamation is used to protect someone’s reputation. Defamation occurs where someone hurts the reputation of another by spreading false information about them. To be considered defamatory action, three elements must…
You might have read our previous articles about the effect of social media on personal injuries claims. Our firm recently had the opportunity to see first hand how social media…
The Queensland Times newspaper recently published an article suggesting a recent spike in bullying and harassment at the Ipswich Hospital. This article suggests that 33% of junior doctors at the…
In 2016 the State Labour Government introduced (via the Limitation of Actions (Child Sexual Abuse) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2016) amendments to the Limitations of Actions Act 1974 effectively…
What would you do if someone decided to spread horrible lies and rumours about you? You may do nothing because you believe that it will all just simply blow over…
Many Australians are opting to make the switch from cars and trucks to motorcycles and scooters. Smaller, more fuel efficient, and easy to maneuver and park in crowded cities, motorcycles…
On 1 October 2016 the Life Insurance: Code of Conduct commenced operation, with a transition period until 30 June 2017. By now all Life Insurer’s are bound by and should…
On 28 August 2017 we wrote an article about the proposed changes to the compulsory third party (CTP) motor vehicle accident scheme. See our article here https://www.mcna.com.au/greedy-ctp-insurers-truing-take-away-rights/ With the Queensland election…
Many job seekers often struggle with the question….do I have to disclose pre-existing injuries or medical conditions to my prospective employer? A prospective worker must, where requested in writing by…
Recently Suncorp and RACQ have proposed changes to Queensland’s Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme that would see less benefits for injured motorists. On 17 August 2017 Suncorp and RACQ…
When you commence an injury claim it is likely that the Respondent to your claim will appoint investigators to investigate the factual basis of your claim, or perform those investigations…
When we think of injuries in the workplace that may be compensatable under personal injury law, we typically associate physical injuries. It’s a big mistake because increasingly Queensland Courts are…
