Delay in Diagnosis of Stroke
We have seen an increase in the number of enquiries for BPC Law to investigate cases where it is alleged that a hospital failed in… Read More »Delay in Diagnosis of Stroke
Courtenay Poulden
Why it’s Better for a Lawyer to Handle Your TPD Claim
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims can be particularly complicated claims to make. Usually the complexity arises from the terms of the policy – TPD… Read More »Why it’s Better for a Lawyer to Handle Your TPD Claim
What You Need to Know About the New NSW Personal Injury Commission
In an ideal world making a claim for workers’ compensation or compulsory third party (CTP) motor vehicle accident compensation ends with the claimant being paid… Read More »What You Need to Know About the New NSW Personal Injury Commission
Dealing with Your Legal Issue During COVID-19
The COVID-19 global pandemic has clearly changed the way we live, and many experts are predicting some of the changes may be permanent. Social distancing,… Read More »Dealing with Your Legal Issue During COVID-19
What is the Legal Position When You Assist an Injured Person? The Law on Good Samaritans
You’re driving along the road when you come across a car accident that’s clearly only just happened. There’s crumpled wreckage, radiators leaking steam, broken glass… Read More »What is the Legal Position When You Assist an Injured Person? The Law on Good Samaritans
Dog Bite Claims in New South Wales
You’re taking a neighbourhood walk when a dog rushes out from the driveway of a house and latches onto your leg. What is your legal… Read More »Dog Bite Claims in New South Wales
I’ve Been Injured on a Footpath. Can I Claim Compensation?
Taking a fall on a footpath is never a laughing matter. In a best-case scenario, you’ll just end up with painful but minor injuries. In… Read More »I’ve Been Injured on a Footpath. Can I Claim Compensation?
Injuries in the Gym – New Issues for the Fitness Industry
The explosions of gyms and fitness centres has had a huge beneficial effect on the community’s fitness and general health. Every second shop in most… Read More »Injuries in the Gym – New Issues for the Fitness Industry
Should You Settle or Go to Court After an Accident?
In the unfortunate instance that you have an accident in a public place that causes injury, compensation may be available. If you choose to pursue… Read More »Should You Settle or Go to Court After an Accident?
How Long do Public Liability Claims Take to Resolve in NSW?
Let’s face it, we live in an age of instant gratification. Thanks to the Internet, we’ve grown accustomed to having immediate access to just about… Read More »How Long do Public Liability Claims Take to Resolve in NSW?
Can I Sue My Doctor for Delayed Cancer Diagnosis?
Imagine being diagnosed with cancer. Now imagine being diagnosed with advanced or terminal cancer and learning that, if it had been detected sooner, it could… Read More »Can I Sue My Doctor for Delayed Cancer Diagnosis?
Product Liability in New South Wales
Accidents happen! It’s one of the oldest platitudes in the books, often accompanied by a rueful smile and half-hearted shrug in the face of hapless… Read More »Product Liability in New South Wales
Medical Negligence: The Commonly Asked Questions Answered
If you have suffered from medical negligence, then it’s likely you have plenty of questions needing to be answered. In this podcast, Sydney Personal Injury… Read More »Medical Negligence: The Commonly Asked Questions Answered
What Goes On At BPC
I thought it might be a good time to acquaint some of our readers with the type of work that we are doing here at… Read More »What Goes On At BPC
Liability For Passenger Death Or Injury On An Airplane
BPC Aviation Personal Injury Section Liability for passenger death or injury on an airplane The liability of an airline carrier for the death or injury… Read More »Liability For Passenger Death Or Injury On An Airplane
A practical guide to the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Compensation
One of the regular concerns we have as personal injury lawyers is trying to give advice to plaintiffs (and indeed defendants) at settlement conferences as to… Read More »A practical guide to the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Compensation
Whose Fault, Doctor or Hospital?
The Supreme Court recently had occasion to look at the respective responsibilities of a hospital and a treating specialist when a patient tragically died in… Read More »Whose Fault, Doctor or Hospital?