As medicine and science continue to unlock the mysteries of the human body, we are exposed more and more to intervention by doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dentists, opticians, etc – the list is seemingly endless. There has been much talk about restricting the rights of patients to sue their doctors for negligence and some steps in this direction have already been taken. This seems unfair in light of a recent study that estimated that 90% of negligent events in public hospitals go unreported.
A recent decision of the High Court in Roads and Traffic Authority NSW v Dederer (2007) HCA42 has clarified the law of negligence in Australia.
Beilby Poulden Costello Lawyers has over the years acted in thousands of workers compensation matters for workers who are claiming lump sum compensation in respect of a permanent impairment sustained as a result of an injury at work. These types of claims are common however they require the assistance of a specialist personal injury lawyer to make sure that the right result is received.
Beilby Poulden Costello Lawyers act on behalf of people injured in motor vehicle accidents everyday. There has been a lot of change in this area of motor vehicle claims over the years however monetary compensation still exists to assist people to put their lives back together after an accident.
We are pleased to announce that the New South Wales Court of Appeal recently overturned a decision of the District Court resulting in a great outcome for one of our clients. The case took over 14 days to hear. We argued on our client’s behalf that there was inadequate and misleading road signage on the Monaro Highway, near Bombala.