Alan George Demack AO, a distinguished judge who served as the Central Judge for Mackay between 1978 and 2000, passed away in Rockhampton on 28 January 2025, aged 90 years.
Posts by Gene Paterson
The Queen’s Hat
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Gene addresses some of the risks of litigation, issues that may arise around costs and the need to obtain statements.
Tony Ghusn
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The firms former managing partner, Anthony Phillip Francis Ghusn, passed away peacefully on the Gold Coast on Sunday 8 May 2022.
Personal Injury Claims Against the Nominal Defendant
The Nominal Defendant was established for the purpose of compensating people who are injured as a result of the negligent driving of unidentified or uninsured motor vehicles.
Memories of Medical Negligence Case stirred by visit to Optometrist
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Gene recently visited the optometrist to update his glasses but walked out with much more.
What are the Legal Implications of the Death of a Grandmother
Grandmothers provide services for husbands, children and grandchildren that no amount of money can replace and if a grandmother dies as a result of a motor vehicle accident, medical misadventure or some wrongful act or omission, then a claim can be made for the benefit of members of the deceased person’s family.
Partnerships
Considering entering a Partnership, it would not be my recommendation to anyone entering into a Partnership to do so without seeking legal advice and considering the need for a Partnership Agreement.
Hugh Cowling – Court Appointed Expert
Hugh Cowling passed away in January this year. Gene recounts the first and only time their paths crossed back in the early 2000’s.
Death comes to us all, but sometimes sooner than expected
The issues that arise when a young adult dies without a Will underscore the importance of having one.
Work Related Fatalities
Legislation provides for a deceased worker’s dependent spouse and/or children to apply for and receive payments from the employer’s Workers Compensation insurer.
