If you’ve been injured and can barely make it from the car park to the front door without pain, you may be entitled to a disability parking permit – even if your injury is temporary. Most people Googling “how to get a disability parking permit in Queensland” assume the scheme is only for people with … Read more
A personal injuries lawyer whose own firm was representing her family’s accident claims saw her own psychiatric injury claim dismissed in Lundbergs v Fu [2025] QSC 135. For personal injury practitioners, this case demonstrates why psychiatric injury claims fail when the plaintiff wasn’t present, the accident caused no physical injuries, and multiple life stressors provide … Read more
How do you assess damages when your client has been injured in two separate motor vehicle accidents with overlapping psychiatric and physical injuries? Murphy v Madill [2025] QSC 103 secured $635,146.81 for a plaintiff with pre-existing psychiatric conditions who suffered psychiatric injury in a 2017 accident and orthopaedic injuries in a 2019 accident. This case … Read more
Incomplete medical records don’t have to sink your case. In Bauer v Clay [2025] QSC 114, a plaintiff secured $602,008 despite significant gaps in medical evidence. This analysis for personal injury lawyers examines one way to prove causation and future economic loss when your client’s records are incomplete. CLAIM TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident PLAINTIFF: Male, … Read more
When you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland, understanding recent court decisions can help you evaluate your own claim. The Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 (Qld) (MAIA) governs how these claims are assessed and what damages you may be entitled to receive. In 2025, the Queensland Supreme Court handed down several significant judgments … Read more
In our line of work at Roche Legal, we encounter numerous cases that highlight the importance of seeking justice for victims of accidents and incidents involving motor vehicles. One such case is the harrowing incident where in the middle of an argument at home in the driveway, our client’s boyfriend used her own car to … Read more
Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck (the cervical spine) caused by the head being suddenly thrown forward and back, most commonly in a rear-end collision. It is the most common injury in Queensland CTP claims, and one of the most misunderstood. The injury itself is usually graded “minor” on the legal scale, … Read more
A harsh decision was handed down by the Supreme Court of Queensland this year rejecting a claim by an injured motorbike rider who failed to make proper inquiries following a motor vehicle accident. Case: Ford v Nominal Defendant [2022] QSC 179 The circumstances of the accident were that a truck and motorbike were travelling on … Read more
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident and you are considering making a compulsory third party (CTP) claim, whether the at-fault driver admitted fault or said “sorry” to you does not expose them to being sued and held personally liable. The claim will be paid by the CTP insurer instead. In Queensland, the … Read more
A car accident should always be taken seriously, no matter the severity. It is important to know what to do after a crash to ensure that you maintain your safety, comply with the law, and position yourself to be able to claim compensation if necessary. The compensation claim process can be complex, and strict time … Read more