There are three main issues that need to be considered when determining whether to commence a claim for medical negligence.
Posts by Gene Paterson
Tribute to Brian Harrison
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Brian Harrison, a former well-known Mackay Barrister and Cairns District Court Judge, passed away in Cairns on Wednesday 10 October 2019.
Profile – Geoff McDonald
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Geoff, who was a Mechanical Engineer, assisted many of our personal injury clients by providing Expert Reports concerning accidents and means by which they could have been prevented, passed away last month.
Dust Diseases (Black Lung & Mesothelioma)
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Our firm has acted on a number of cases where workers have been diagnosed as suffering from Mesothelioma and more recently Black Lung Disease.
Workers Injured between 15 October 2013 and 31 January 2015
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Workers injured between the aforementioned dates who were not assessed as having a 6% degree of Permanent Impairment were precluded from pursuing a Common Law Claim subsequent to their Workers Compensation Claim for weekly benefits and medical expenses being concluded.
The Fire Triangle
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The term “fire triangle” is used to describe the three elements a fire needs to ignite: heat, fuel, and an oxidizing agent (usually oxygen). Fires occur when these three elements are present and combined in the right mixture.
Looking Forward
Ask any lawyer how things are going as the end of 2014 draws near and they will say “Things are tough.” The most significant changes in 2014 in our area relate to the completion of a number of construction projects…
Risks Associated with Lodging a Caveat Without Reasonable Cause
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Disputes occur from time to time when a Vendor who has entered into a Contract to sell his property refuses to complete the Contract. These types of disputes normally occur when the Vendor perceives that they have an opportunity to…
Loan Protection Insurance
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If you borrow money from the Commonwealth Bank to purchase a house or land or some other asset, there is a good chance you will be contacted by a bank officer and asked if you would like to take out loan protection insurance.
