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How Are Fees For My Personal Injury Claim Charged?

Uncategorised / May 11, 2021

We are focused on ensuring that our clients get the best value in their personal injury claim, while still maintaining the costs of running a sustainable practice. If you have ever wondered about how Law Firm’s charge fees for their personal injury claims then read on. Hourly FeesOur staff members are classified under different titles depending on their skills set and experience.  For meetings, conferences and phone calls our staff each have a different hourly rate dependent on their role. We …

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Insurers Scaremongering By Blaming Lawyers For Rise In Premiums

Uncategorised / May 11, 2021

The Queensland Law Society shared the following article late last year. We have dug it up to give it the re-share it deserves. Insurers consistently blaming personal injury lawyers is an ongoing and very weak debate which all comes back to the insurers wanting their mega profits to be multi-mega profits.  Queensland’s current CTP scheme runs laps around those from other states and we are strong advocates for it to continue on as is. We have the experience and privileged …

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Compensation Payouts For Motor Vehicle Accident Claims

Road Safety / May 11, 2021 / , ,

If you have been injured in a car accident and you are wondering about compensation and monetary payouts then read on to find out the answers to the questions you are really asking.Can I make a compensation claim after a car accident?If you have been injured in an accident of which you are not at fault for then the answer is yes. Injuries can include anything from whiplash, broken bones and paralysis.   It doesn’t matter if you are the …

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Statutory Claims v Common Law Claims – Work Injury Compensation

Work Safety / May 11, 2021 / , , ,

Many workers are confused when it comes to their rights in a work place accident and understanding that there are two types of claims that can occur in a Workers Compensation matter.The first claim that you will make if you have been injured at work or on your way to work is called a Statutory Claim. This claim is started when you fill in an application and lodge it with WorkCover or your employer’s self-insurer. It is more than likely your …

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Ryan’s Rule – Not Just For Kids

Medical Negligence Law / May 11, 2021 /

Written by Olamide KowalikA lot has been written about Ryan’s Rule and despite this there remains a misconception that Ryan’s Rule can only be applied when the patient is a child. This is absolutely not the case.As we are heading into the School holiday period with families going on holidays or attending the various Commonwealth games events this article serves as a timely reminder that Ryan’s Rule can be enacted when at a hospital if you as the parent, carer …

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I Don’t Chase Ambulances

Opinion Piece / February 11, 2021

An Opinion Piece by Olamide Kowalik It might shock you to know that as a Personal Injury Lawyer, Compensation Lawyer or Injury lawyer I do not chase Ambulances.Compensation lawyers in the mind of the average person seems to conjure the image of a Lawyer with a brief case chasing after an Ambulance.I can assure you that most Compensation lawyers did not spend four to five years at university, 6-12 months of college of law and then another two years of supervision …

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How to Make Sure You Don’t Fall Asleep At the Wheel

Road Safety / July 24, 2019

In Queensland between 2004 and 2010 almost one in seven road accident fatalities were related to fatigue. Some injuries and fatalities could be avoided if drowsy drivers didn’t get behind the wheel. The key to changing these shocking statistics are taking action when you’re fatigued and developing habits that promote better sleep.Sleep Deprivation Affects the BrainLack of sleep causes more than a few yawns. It changes the way the brain works. When you don’t get the rest you need, your mind tries …

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The Importance Of Reporting Work Place Accidents

Work Safety / May 11, 2021

Injuries and fatalities can occur in an unsafe work environment. Work Safe Australia has played an important role since 2008 in developing national policies regarding Workplace Health and Safety and Workers Compensation. While Australia holds an excellent track record in improving the conditions of employment for workers we are still seeing high numbers of fatalities and injuries at work throughout Australia.   In 2017 there were 181 fatalities at work and this year hasn’t seen much improvement with already 16 …

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Injured At Your Workplace? Here Are Your Rights

Work Safety / May 11, 2021

Have you been injured at work? We empathise. This can be a very stressful time, especially if you are unable to work for an extended period of time and have a family and financial commitments to think about.Our goal as your legal representation is to help you with compensation so that your injury management is timely, safe, secure and comfortable. We want to help you return to work if possible, and to make the transition from working to recovery, and …

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After A Car Accident – A Checklist

Road Safety / May 11, 2021

While we don’t ever want to be involved in an car accident, the fact remains that there may come a time when you will be. And if that day arrives, you want to be well prepared and to know what you need to do.There are legal obligations that you need to adhere to, and you’ll also want to ensure that you are protected in the event of being at fault, or if you were not at fault and need to …

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