These summaries are based on the judgments for personal injury claim trials published on the Supreme Court Library Queensland (SCLQ) website in 2024. The judgments are predominantly ‘unreported’ decisions which means that the reasons for decisions delivered by judges have not been selected for inclusion in an authorised law report series, such as the Queensland … Read more
When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, it can be tempting to want to handle the compensation claim yourself. Perhaps you think you’ll save money on legal fees, or maybe the process appears straightforward at first glance. However, insurance companies are well-versed in dealing with self-represented claimants, and unfortunately, their tactics can leave … Read more
These summaries are based on judgments published in 2023 on the Supreme Court Library Queensland (SCLQ) website for personal injury trials held in the Supreme and District Courts of Queensland. The judgments reviewed are primarily unreported decisions – publicly accessible via the SCLQ CaseLaw database but not selected for authorised law report series such as … 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
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
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
These summaries are based on judgments published on the Supreme Court Library Queensland (SCLQ) website in 2021 for trials involving personal injury claims in the Supreme Court of Queensland. The judgments summarised are predominantly unreported, meaning they have not been selected for inclusion in an authorised law report series such as the Queensland Reports. However, … 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