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Covid-19 has seen more and more Australian businesses move to work from home. The sudden spike in remote working has resulted in many changes in how businesses operate. This, of course, has implications on things such as legal responsibilities and insurance coverage. Workers are entitled to compensation if injured at work, but what about injuries at the home office? The new normal may have you asking, “what are my rights if I am injured working from home?”Employer obligationsThe Workplace Health …

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What is the difference between a lawyer, a solicitor, a barrister and an attorney? Which one of these should you call when you need legal help? We understand these terms may seem confusing to the average person, but fear not! In this article, we’ll go over what the difference is and which one you need depending on your situation. We’ll also go over what these titles entail in Australia’s common law system and what duties fall underneath each member of …

Lawyer, Solicitor, Barrister, Attorney – What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need? Read More

Once again Senior Personal Injury Lawyer Olamide Kowalik has been recognised by the Doyles Guide to be a recommended plaintiff-focused ‘Queensland Medical Negligence & Malpractice Compensation Lawyer’. Olamide heads up the medical negligence compensation team at Revolution Law and it is a privilege to have such a competent justice fighter whose legal expertise and abilities has been recognised by the state’s defendant insurance lawyers.Medical Negligence Claims are notoriously difficult and complicated. Such a claim can be made when a medical provider breaches their duty of …

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What is Whiplash?Whiplash is a non-medical term used to describe neck pain which has resulted from a soft tissue injury to the neck. It is a common injury that is caused by a traumatic incident such as a rear end car accident, where in the neck is extended beyond its typical range of motion causing an abrupt forward backward movement to the spine. This form of injury can cause significant pain and disability.Whiplash Symptoms and DiagnosisSymptoms of whiplash can include …

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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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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 …

Insurers Scaremongering Queenslanders blaming Lawyers for Premium rises Read More

When you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence in a public place, on the road (whether you were driving, walking or cycling) or at work, you need to focus on two key things: First of all, you need to get better.But secondly, you need to seek compensation for your injuries and loss of income sustained so that you have the time and space to get better, without having to worry about money and medical bills. After …

If Your TPD Injury Lawyer Does These 3 Things, Run Away Read More

Have you been injured at work, while driving or in a public place? You may be eligible to make a TPD claim to seek compensation for your injuires and any distress or loss that you have suffered.In the instance that you are going to seek compensation, it’s important that you first seek appropriate legal representation. With the right legal team by your side, you will be able to ensure that you maximise the compensation available to you while also ensuring …

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An eclectic collection of the Brisbane Courier Mail newspapers all dated from 1932 have some wonderful news stories and advertisements which capture this period beautifully.One quirky article told of seven-year-old Doris riding her horse to school – as you do in 1932.  On her way, she was thrown from the horse and broke her arm. Despite such a horrific accident the little girl captured the horse and then proceeded to walk the quarter of a mile back to her home.  It astonished …

Historic Brisbane Newspaper shows a very different time. Read More

Nothing beats the excitement of opening a vintage newspaper. Today I read The Courier Mail dated November 8, 1939.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, they don’t do news like they use to! This paper is just juicy with fabulous little stories, local happenings and brilliant advertisements.  It gives such a fascinating insight to a period of time which not only saw the Great Depression but also the lead up to World War 2.  I can only …

Fancy a judge saying he must have been ‘Anxious to go to Heaven.’ Read More