When is a Claim Discoverable and What Does That Mean? Deadlines apply to many legal matters so that disputes can be resolved promptly with theRead More »Limitation Periods – When is a Claim Discoverable and What Does That Mean?
Vicarious Trauma Many of us work stressful jobs… but some jobs are more stressful than others. Doctors, nurses, police officers and social workers are someRead More »What is Vicarious Trauma?
When most people think of legal action it’s likely they think of courts and judges. In fact, these days many legal disputes between people areRead More »The Successful Use of Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution to Resolve Personal Injury Claims
Incapacity and consent to COVID-19 vaccination There have been a number of cases dealt with by the Court of Protection (COP) in the United KingdomRead More »Current Legal Issues Pertaining to COVID-19
A key principle of law is that justice, where possible, should be swiftly administered. Justice delayed means that key elements of a case such asRead More »Limitation Periods: How They Might Affect Your Case
There’s a lot to think about before setting off on a foreign holiday. We’ve got to make sure we have our airline tickets, passports, visasRead More »Injured Overseas? How Do I Make a Compensation Claim in New South Wales?
Slip and fall incidents can result in serious injuries. Victims often sustain head injuries, broken bones, back and neck injuries, and more. Depending on theRead More »Slip and Fall? How Much Compensation Can I Claim in NSW?
Life is unpredictable and unexpected injuries can occur resulting in the need to engage a personal injury lawyer. Retaining a personal injury lawyer is anRead More »How to Best Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer to Handle Your Claim
For many of us, the thought of seeing a personal injury lawyers can be overwhelming, but there are some things that you can do, particularly at that first consultation that will not only alleviate the stress but also ensure that your first meeting with your lawyer is productive.
In this podcast, Kate Henderson, an Accredited Personal Injury Specialist and a Multi-Award Winning Lawyer discusses the topic.
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Extremely important decision for severely injured plaintiffs Rhiannon Gray by her Tutor Kathleen Anne Gray v Richards [2014 HCA 40] On 15 October 2014, theRead More »BPC Lawyers successful in the High Court of Australia
Elayoubi v Zipser [2008] NSWCA 335 This case is a very good example of an unusual outcome that may occur in the event of twoRead More »Multiple Causation in Medical Negligence Claims