16.03.21
It is important to be aware of the WorkCover fraud provisions under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 QLD. The best protection against a fraud is to be full and frank with the insurer and your doctors and keeping the insurer informed of any work-related activities being performed (whether paid or unpaid). Read More.
12.02.21
In Australia, we have a long and proud history of providing legal remedies and access justice where people are injured because someone else was negligent. This means that, generally speaking, you are entitled to compensation regardless of your immigration status. This may include items such as your out-of-pocket expenses, lost income, medical expenses, and rehabilitation costs. Read More.
21.07.20
Under the current Queensland workers compensation system, the onus is on the injured worker to prove that the incident happened. The reason that the Queensland workers compensation system lets down victims of sexual harassment or bullying is that the very design of the system enables the bully or harasser to use their power to avoid a claim. Read More.
22.06.20
Personal injury law is complex. There are multiple pieces of legislation that apply. There are complex examples of case law that must be understood, applied or distinguished in order to be successful.
But being a technically good lawyer will only advance a client so far. To maximise the effectiveness of the client’s case, a lawyer must do more than provide a clinically accurate presentation of your matter. They must tell a story.
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19.05.20
Cycling is a great way to get some fresh air, get fit and move around our community while causing less damage to the planet! But if a rider gets injured the results can be devastating. Not only is there damage to the bike, but there can be pain, the need for treatment and an adverse impact on the ability to work.
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07.05.20
Australian citizenship is often the final step in an individual’s migration pathway after gaining Australian Permanent Residency, with their ultimate goal being to live in Australia with all the rights and opportunities available to their Australian peers. Read More.
14.04.20
If you own a motorcycle that is used or is intended to be used on public roads in Australia, you are required to take out insurance against liability for the death or personal injury of others arising out of an accident. Read More.
24.03.20
If you are a Queensland employee and you are injured at work, you may be eligible to pursue a statutory claim and/or a common law claim. Read More.
10.03.20
According to the Australian Road Deaths database, 1,203 people died on Australian roads as a result of motor vehicle accidents in 2018. These figures are increasing Read More.
05.02.20
Although, we as humans hesitate from the thought of death, it is important to consider what happens to our loved ones, our assets and wishes after Read More.
20.01.20
WorkCover Queensland is a government owned statutory body, providing workers’ compensation insurance to Queensland employers since 1997. It is mandatory for all Queensland employers to hold Read More.
15.01.20
If you own a motor vehicle that is used or is intended to be used on public roads in Australia, you are required to take out Read More.
15.11.19
You don’t really need to see the signature to witness it? It can sometimes be annoying for clients when lawyers are so pedantic about witnessing a Read More.
11.10.19
Mental illness affects 4 million Australians and every day, eight Australians take their own life. Mental health disorders are invisible to the eye and it can Read More.