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
At Roche Legal, we often hear two statements from new clients: Both are understandable reactions from someone in pain, navigating uncertainty after an injury. But both are usually wrong – and here’s why. You Don’t Know What You’re Worth Personal injury damages in Queensland are governed by detailed and restrictive legislation – including the Civil … Read more
A ruling by District Court Judge Rosengren in Grealy v State of Queensland has shed light on the balance courts must strike between a plaintiff’s right to evidence and the privacy of third parties in historical abuse cases. In this matter, the plaintiff alleged that he suffered sexual abuse whilst a child at the Brisbane … Read more
If you’re considering a a personal injury claim in Brisbane or elsewhere in Queensland, a quiet but crucial change came into effect two days ago: new versions of the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (PIPA) Notice of Claim forms are now mandatory. Effective 1 September 2025, the Queensland Government has officially rolled out Version 7 … Read more
At Roche Legal, we regularly speak with injured workers who are worried they have missed the 6-month deadline to lodge a WorkCover claim. Missing that deadline is serious, and it can cost you real money. But it does not automatically end your rights, and it does not necessarily shut down a common law damages claim … Read more
If you’ve received a Notice of Assessment from WorkCover Queensland with a degree of permanent impairment (DPI) score, you are likely entitled to a lump sum payment. This page explains how the amount is calculated and includes a calculator so you can check your exact entitlement instantly. Lump Sum Calculator Enter your injury year and … Read more
Many people believe that starting a personal injury claim is a straightforward way to receive compensation. The reality in Queensland is much more complex. While Queensland offers compensation under various statutory schemes – including the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (WCRA), the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 (MAIA), and the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act … Read more