On 12 April 2013 judgment was given in an action which was affectionately referred to in our office as the “Walking Backwards Case”.
Posts by Gene Paterson

Gene Paterson
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https://www.macamiet.com.au/firm/gene-paterson/Gene is the longest serving professional staff member in the firm’s history, stepping down as a director to focus more time on helping clients litigate claims for damages for personal injuries sustained. Gene has received “Leading” and “Recommended” lawyer recognition through Doyle’s Guide for his work in personal injury.
The Honourable Justice Patrick A Keane
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Vince Campbell and I will be off to the High Court in Canberra on Tuesday 5 March 2013.
On Tuesday 5 March 2013 Patrick Keane who is currently the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia will be sworn in as the 50th ever High Court Judge of Australia.
The Changes that I Have Seen in Over 35 Years as a Solicitor in Mackay
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I was asked by David O’Connell, before he was appointed to the position of Central Coroner, to write an article about some of the changes that I have seen in the law since I began working as a solicitor in Mackay in 1977.
David John O’Connell – Appointed as Central Coroner
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David O’Connell who was admitted as a Solicitor on 20 May 1991 and commenced employment with Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors on 4 July 1994 was appointed as the Central Coroner on Wednesday 15 August 2012. When David was sworn in…
Applications to Extend Limitation Period
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In Queensland the various Acts that govern the rights of individuals to sue for damages for personal injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents, work related incidents or public liability incidents provide that if a claim is not lodged pursuant to…
Progressive outlook keeps Macrossan & Amiet at forefront of change
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Welcome to the new-look Macrossan & Amiet Newsletter. While our previous newsletter style has served us well over the past few years, we decided it was time for a fresh, new look. (more…)