Welcome to Roche Legal's legal blog: Your resource for plain-language guides, case reviews, and practical information on personal injury law in Queensland. Whether you have been injured in a road accident, workplace incident, or public place, our articles are written to help you understand your rights and the claims process under Queensland law.
Topics covered include motor vehicle accidents, WorkCover claims, public liability, and total and permanent disability. For a full overview of your entitlements, explore our personal injury law guide.
The are many reasons why someone might wish to represent themselves in their personal injury claim rather than engaging a lawyer. Despite a lawyer’s primary duty to act in the best interests of the client, there is sometimes mistrust and a fear that the lawyer may overcharge for their services. When it comes to personal … Read more
The general principle of damages is that a plaintiff who has been injured by the negligence of a defendant should be awarded such sum of money as will (as nearly as possible) put them in the same position as if they had not been injured. A damages claim is not a free-ride, or a ticket … Read more
Payouts for personal injury claims are generally kept confidential and are usually only public knowledge if a judge determines the appropriate amount. In Queensland, the largest personal injury claim is around $20 million dollars for a heart-breaking and serious brain injury where the claimant required constant care and assistance for the remainder of his life. … Read more
Unfortunately, around 25,000 Queenslanders get seriously injured at work each year. When you’re injured at work (or on the way to or from work), you are thrust into a different world beyond your control. To recover and return to a normal life, you have few options other than to rely on the advice from your … Read more
The difficulty of getting back on your feet after an injury is something that many people are unfortunately familiar with. While we can’t do anything about accidents that happen or injuries incurred during them, there is something you can do once they have happened to minimise the impact on your life: get medical treatment as … Read more
Everyone knows that an accident can happen at any time. Some of these accidents may be minor, but other times they can cause a life changing injury. How often do you stop to think about how you would cope if it happened to you? The more you hear about the dangers of accidents and injuries, … Read more
Have you been named as a beneficiary in someone’s will? Or were you expecting to be named in the will but found out that you were intentionally (or accidentally) left out? Either way, do you know what your rights and entitlements are? They might be different to what the will sets out – if you’re … Read more
Having trouble finding the right legal representative to help you in Queensland? You’re not alone. Do you need a lawyer, a barrister, a solicitor? What’s the difference? All this legal terminology can be confusing and even understanding the different types of legal roles can be tough. There are many differences between the different types of … Read more
It’s never easy to think about a loved one passing away. But when they do, and their estate matters need dealing with, it can be even more difficult. Children and other loved ones sometimes end up embroiled in a lawsuit, with respective agendas over the terms of the will. Unfortunately, contentions over money and inheritance … Read more
In Queensland, depending on the type of personal injury claim you are making, you are required to commence the matter by using the prescribed claim form (usually called a claim notice). Warning: You should never attempt to complete an initial claim notice yourself. We strongly recommend that you engage a solicitor to ensure that the … Read more