Compensation and damages.

What do I Need to Make a Compensation Claim? If you have sustained an injury in Queensland and you are within the legal time frames, you may be entitled to make a compensation claim. In assessing whether you have what is needed to make a claim for compensation, a lawyer will look for the following: Accident or event – That is how it happened, when it occurred, who was involved, and what type of event it was, e.g., motor vehicle accident, work accident. Negligent party – The lawyer will examine the available information to identify w...

Do I have a valid motor vehicle accident claim in Queensland? Personal injury claim, CTP, Compulsory Third Party, compensation, compo, damages, reimbursement, and claim are all expressions you may have heard which can mean the same thing. Assessing if you have a valid motor vehicle accident claim in Queensland will depend on where and how you were injured. There are laws set out in legislation as well as case law from the Courts which establish who can claim compensation, how to go about making a claim and how claims will be assessed (put into ...

Workplace Injury Lawyers: How They Protect Your Rights and Compensation Workplace injuries can have a significant impact on your life, making it crucial to protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve. Workplace injury lawyers play a vital role in this process, guiding you through the legal maze and ensuring a fair outcome for your claim. What rights do employees have after suffering an injury? Understanding your rights in the event of a workplace injury is critical to protecting your interests and ensuring fair compensation. The...

E-Scooters – A benefit or a burden to our cities? It would be rare these days to find someone who hasn’t had a near miss or jump-scare from a passing e-scooter. In those moments, my thoughts quickly turn to what would have happened if they had of collected me – would I have hit my head? Ended up with broken bones? Would I have to take time off work and lose income? Or worse – what if it was my young daughter that was hit? In April 2023, a small child suffered serious head injuries after being hit by an e-scooter that was travelling thro...

Claiming for Psychological Trauma After a Motor Vehicle Accident According to the MAIC, CTP Scheme Insights, Jan-Mar 2021 report, more than 78% of personal injury claimants suffered spinal injuries, and 40% suffered from injuries to the upper extremities (arms) over the last three years. However, more than 25% of all claimants also suffer serious psychological trauma, which may not manifest until sometime after the accident. Did you know that you can make a claim for compensation for the psychological trauma that occurs due to a motor vehicle a...