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Personal Injury
Workplace personal injury claim due to mental health?
The term “work injury” is often associated with a physical injury, however, psychological injuries are more widespread than most people think.
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.
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.
No time limit to sue for victims of child sexual abuse
Childhood victims of sexual abuse can now commence a claim for damages for personal injury no matter how long ago the sexual abuse occurred and can include circumstances where the victim’s claim was previously determined to be outside the limitation period.
Psychiatric Injury
Claims for damages for emotional or mental harm which arise out of negligence are possible but require establishing the suffering is from more than grief.
Work Health & Safety – Heavy Fines
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Earlier this month, in the Cairns District Court, an employer and plant owner/supplier received heavy fines and convictions for failing to ensure the health and safety of its workers.
Increase in Compensation – Black Lung Disease
Additional lump sum compensation and the ability to accept lump sum compensation as well as a seeking common law damages are just two of the amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Legislation for workers diagnosed with Black Lung Disease.
Compensation Claims for Childhood Sexual Abuse
The Queensland State Government are expected to introduced to the Queensland Parliament this month legislation to remove the statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse, which is expected to be passed into Law later this month.
News
Tip’s for co-parenting after separation
Identification Requirements for property transactions- Discretionary trusts – what happens with the assets in the trust when you die?
Government addresses REIQ concerns over new tenancy laws Bill
Expansion of Macrossan & Amiet
Promotion Announcement
False Comments on Facebook results in order for damages
