Gene Paterson Archives | Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors

The Queen’s Hat

September 12, 2022

Gene Paterson

Litigation, profile

Gene addresses some of the risks of litigation, issues that may arise around costs and the need to obtain statements.

Tony Ghusn

May 10, 2022

Gene Paterson

profile

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

April 20, 2022

Gene Paterson

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Claims, Road Accident

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

February 17, 2022

Gene Paterson

Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Claims

Gene recently visited the optometrist to update his glasses but walked out with much more.

Partnerships

July 9, 2021

Gene Paterson

business, Partnership Act, Partnership Agreements, 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

April 16, 2021

Gene Paterson

Court Appointed Expert, Expert Witnesses, Litigation

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

March 19, 2021

Gene Paterson

Deceased Estates, Letters of Administration, Succession Act, Wills, Wills and Estates

The issues that arise when a young adult dies without a Will underscore the importance of having one.

Work Related Fatalities

February 5, 2021

Gene Paterson

Dependency Claims, Personal Injuries, Workplace 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.