If you’ve suffered an injury at work, on the road, in public, or due to medical negligence, one of your first questions is likely: How longRead More »How Long Does a Personal Injury Claim Take in NSW?
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a very debilitating condition that can result from any injury whether at work, a public place or on theRead More »Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and its Legal Consequences
For most Australians their most likely interaction with the law will be via a personal injury claim, whether for a workers’ compensation, motor vehicle accidentRead More »Understanding the Legal Terminology Used in Personal Injury Claims
Everyone understands legal action can be expensive. If you have suffered a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence, it may be tempting to tryRead More »What are the Risks of Representing Yourself in a Personal Injury Claim?
Understanding Section 30 of the Civil Liability Act (NSW) Losing a loved one in a terrible accident, or being involved in an incident such asRead More »Understanding Section 30 of the Civil Liability Act (NSW) on Who can Claim Damages for Pure Mental Harm Arising from Shock
In the event of a motor vehicle accident, your ability to make a claim under the New South Wales compulsory third party insurance scheme dependsRead More »Minor Injury vs Non Minor Injury
When most people think of legal action it’s likely they think of courts and judges. In fact, these days many legal disputes between people areRead More »The Successful Use of Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution to Resolve Personal Injury Claims
Compromise to Minimise Legal Costs Exposure A key reason many people avoid going to court is the perceived cost of legal action. There are twoRead More »Using an Offer of Compromise to Minimise Legal Costs Exposure
Billboards and ads on the sides of buses bearing ‘NO WIN NO FEE’ in large letters have made us all well aware that the areaRead More »What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
Use Accredited Specialist Lawyers in Personal Injury Claims So you’ve been injured at work, in a car accident, falling over in a public place orRead More »Why it is Best to Use Accredited Specialist Lawyers in Personal Injury Claims
Injuries in the Gym The explosions of gyms and fitness centres has had a huge beneficial effect on the community’s fitness and general health. EveryRead More »Injuries in the Gym – New Issues for the Fitness Industry
Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim If you are the victim of an accident and make a claim for compensation against another party, ‘contributory negligence’Read More »What is Contributory Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim?
Over recent years, the number of Australian citizens who find themselves seeking hospitalisation for personal injury has been steadily rising. In fact, the Australian InstituteRead More »Types of Personal Injury Qualify for Compensation
Gym Injuries and Compensation Claims Before we know it, summer will be fast approaching and many of us will be wanting to shed a fewRead More »Gym Injuries and Compensation Claims
Everyone knows that if you are injured whilst at work you are entitled to compensation to help offset the costs of your injuries. Likewise, ifRead More »Injured While Volunteering? Can You Receive Compensation?
Life is unpredictable and unexpected injuries can occur resulting in the need to engage a personal injury lawyer. Retaining a personal injury lawyer is anRead More »How to Best Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer to Handle Your Claim
Recent Compensation Case There was a recent decision in the New South Wales Court of Appeal involving an application by an injured claimant to setRead More »Personal Injury Update
When a plaintiff dies before their claim is finished, can the estate still recover damages and, if so, what damages are available? Since the LawRead More »Can your Personal Injury Claim continue after you die?
The Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (“MACA”) requires the making of a claim for personal injury damages arising from a motor vehicle accident within sixRead More »Late making of claims under the Motor Accident Compensation Act (1999)
Insurers Investigate Claims Important issues in personal injury claims will frequently hinge on the evaluation of a claimant’s credibility and there are various tools availableRead More »How do Insurers Investigate Claims