In Queensland, the Supreme and District Courts are now closed for the holiday period, set to reopen on 29 January 2024. As the year ends, we look back on the decisions reported in 2023 with respect to claims for personal injuries. In total, there were only 6 reported personal injury court decisions that had gone … 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
In Queensland, the Supreme and District Courts are now closed for the holiday period, set to reopen in mid-late January 2023. We look back on the decisions reported in 2022 with respect to claims for personal injuries. In total, there were only 8 reported personal injury court decisions that had gone through a proper trial. … 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
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Whilst you’re entitled to bring your claim for personal injuries without any representation, it is usually a terrible idea to do so. Roche Legal regularly receives phone calls from individuals … Read more
We look back on decisions made in the Supreme Court of Queensland for 2021 with respect to claims for personal injuries. In total, decisions for only 8 trials were reported. Other trials for personal injury claims may have been held in 2021 but unless the judgment was included in an official law report series, they … Read more
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Choose the Best No Win No Fee Lawyer for Your Case Important Note: In Queensland, providing legal services on a no win no fee basis for family law or criminal law matters is illegal – so law firms typically only offer no win no fee services with respect to … Read more
In 2018, Roche Legal assisted a client claim compensation when an unauthorised person entered his property and mistakenly shot and killed a prize bull which was being raised and groomed for competition and sire purposes. In 2018, a client of Roche Legal was living on leased farmland and raised cattle. In particular, the farmer was … 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