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
It is extremely common for injured persons on WorkCover to complain about how the WorkCover claims manager treats them throughout their recovery. It’s also reasonably common for injured workers to feel that they have been treated so unfairly and prejudicially that it’s caused them emotional distress or a psychological injury. Whilst on WorkCover, an injured … Read more
Negligence is a legal concept that refers to the failure of an individual or entity to exercise reasonable care, caution, or skill, which results in harm or injury to another person. In the context of personal injury claims in Queensland, negligence is a critical component that determines whether an injured person can seek compensation from … Read more
WorkCover Queensland is the largest workers’ compensation insurer in Queensland, Australia. If you’ve been injured at work, WorkCover may provide you with financial and medical support during your recovery period. The length of time you can stay on WorkCover Queensland depends on several factors, such as the severity of your injury, your medical needs, and … Read more
The Brisbane Youth Detention Centre (‘BYDC’) in Wacol, Brisbane, established in 2001, serves as a secure facility for male and female minors aged between 10-17 who have been remanded into custody or sentenced for an offence they have committed. Unfortunately, the centre has gained notoriety for the high rates of childhood sexual abuse reported by … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you can make multiple claims for total and permanent disability (TPD) through your superannuation funds? The answer is yes, it is possible to have multiple TPD policies and make claims through each of them. This is often referred to as “double dipping”. Double dipping means making multiple claims for TPD … Read more
Social media is an integral part of most of our daily lives. It allows us to connect with friends and family, share our thoughts and experiences, and keep up with the latest news and trends. However, social media can interfere with personal injury claims and make it more difficult for individuals to receive the compensation … Read more
These summaries are based on the judgments published on the Supreme Court Library Queensland (SCLQ) website in 2022 concerning personal injury trials in the Supreme and District Courts of Queensland. The judgments are mostly unreported, meaning they were not selected for inclusion in authorised law report series like the Queensland Reports. Nonetheless, these decisions are … Read more
The importance of obtaining and preserving evidence in personal injury cases cannot be overstated. In personal injury claims, evidence plays a crucial role in determining who is at fault and how much compensation the injured party is entitled to. Without proper evidence, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to prove liability and secure fair … Read more
We often dispel a common misconception that it is not possible to bring a common law claim for damages after the expiry of 3 years since the date of the event causing the injury, set out by s.11 of the Limitation of Actions Act 1974 (Qld) (‘LAA’). When an injured person makes a statutory workers’ compensation claim, s.302 of the Workers’ … Read more