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Each drawing shows how the incident in a Queensland personal injury judgment happened, and the three findings the case turned on. Open one to read the case, where the drawing plays as an animation. A matter that went on appeal appears once, under its final decision.

Outcome

Claim type

Motor vehicle accidents

17 schematics, newest judgment first. Every MAIA judgment in the database

Learn more about motor vehicle accident claims in Queensland.

Claim won Cabato v Paltridge and Another [2025] QDC 59 Cyclist struck at a pedestrian crossing
Claim lost Kruger v Cronn & Nominal Defendant [2025] QDC 21 He swung his arm at a passing dirt bike rider
Claim partly won Jaksa v Sweeny & Anor [2025] QDC 2 Rear-ended in traffic, then her own posts
Claim lost Greentree v Nominal Defendant [2024] QDC 99 Single vehicle into a culvert on the Bruce Highway
Claim lost Marshall v Corbett & Anor [2023] QDC 211 Car slowing and turning right into a parking bay
Claim won Eden v Jamieson & Anor [2023] QSC 240 Unlit road at night, verge too overgrown to walk on
Claim lost Park v Nam & Anor [2023] QDC 140 The oncoming car had hit the same cow moments before
Claim won Ford v Nominal Defendant [2023] QCA 83 Timber from a light truck, then 20 seconds to read its plate
Claim lost Rosily v QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd [2022] QDC 100 She skidded to a stop about 2 m from the turning bus
Claim partly won Kickbusch v Lehane & Anor [2022] QDC 16 Overtaking a truck on the right within a single marked lane
Claim won Seiffert v Chadwick and TAC [2021] QDC 8
Claim lost Harris v Manton & Anor [2020] QCA 241 Head-on on a single carriageway, two accounts
Claim lost Carmichael v Welch & Anor [2020] QSC 210 Moped braking heavily in the wet, no contact
Claim lost Shepherd v Nominal Defendant [2020] QSC 209 Motorcycle into a gutter in the early hours
Claim won Goondiwindi Regional Council v Tait [2020] QCA 119 Pothole in a flood-damaged floodway, signs blown over
Claim won Manton v Harris & Anor [2020] QSC 102 Head-on on a single carriageway, two accounts
Claim won Zavodny v Couper & Anor [2020] QSC 42 A parked ute reversed out without warning

Workplace injuries, WorkCover common law

47 schematics, newest judgment first. Every WCRA Common Law judgment in the database

Learn more about WorkCover common law claims in Queensland.

Claim won McGrath v Ezy Projects Pty Ltd [2026] QDC 121 Unsecured base, smooth floor
Claim won Workcover Queensland v CRG Harvesting Pty Ltd [2026] QCA 124 Tractor on a jack, co-worker entered the cab
Claim won Hunter v Alliance Airlines Pty Limited [2026] QSC 140 Catering cart stuck in a confined galley
Claim lost Frazer v State of Queensland [2026] QSC 82 An angry parent banged on the staffroom door
Claim lost Goldthorpe v HJS Store Pty Limited [2025] QDC 209 137 kg fridge, flat-bed trolley, steps
Claim won Jorgensen v Superior Pak Pty Ltd [2025] QDC 204 Homemade v-bar lever, tack weld failed
Claim lost Hoyes v Wellways Australia Limited ACN 093 357 165 [2025] QDC 125 Support worker, three incidents at work
Claim won Habermann v Cook Shire Council [2025] QSC 214
Claim lost Cagney v D&J Building Contractors Pty Ltd [2025] QCA 116
Claim lost Sawyer v Steeplechase Pty Ltd [2025] QCA 2 A click in his back as two men lowered the sheet
Claim lost Ritchie James Edward Lowe v Greenmountain Food Processing Pty Ltd [2024] QDC 204 Thompson bandsaw, cutting veal ribs
Claim partly won Paetzold v At Beach Court Holiday Villas Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 227 Mower stuck on a slope, battery flat, engine running
Claim won Gilmour v Blue Care [2024] QDC 189
Claim lost Kemp v Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service [2024] QSC 259
Claim lost Peacock v State of Queensland [2024] QDC 179
Claim lost Miller v WorkCover Queensland [2024] QDC 156 Argument over a laptop at the family company
Claim won Gairns v Pro Music Pty Ltd [2024] QDC 118
Claim lost Manca v Teys Australia Beenleigh Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 60 Descending steps after a shift, handrail not used
Claim lost Cameron v Atlas Heavy Engineering Pty Ltd [2024] QDC 49 Found collapsed, no witnesses, no memory of the fall
Claim lost Bishop v Compass Group Remote Hospitality Services Pty Ltd [2024] QDC 14
Claim lost Hunt v ALDI Foods Pty Limited trading as ALDI [2024] QDC 15 Seven days in a row during a busy period
Claim partly won Norsgaard v Aldi Stores (A Limited Partnership) [2023] QCA 204 Three trays of tinned tomatoes, about 15 kg
Claim won Welsh v Biggin Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023] QSC 211 High force to start a heavily loaded pallet jack
Claim lost CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman [2023] HCA 21 Employer-provided shared room, co-worker returned drunk
Claim won Trinet Ruth Wilson v Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service [2023] QSC 135 Twisted to avoid a kick during a patient restraint
Claim won Mason v State of Queensland [2023] QDC 80
Claim lost Sneddon v Petts [2023] QDC 49 Stepped back onto a rock on rough ground
Claim won Cvilikas v Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service [2023] QSC 36 Mattress lowered onto a bed frame without warning
Claim won Nkamba v Queensland Childcare Service Pty Ltd [2022] QDC 292 A block dragged out of a dark shed by an A-frame
Claim lost Potter v Gympie Regional Council [2022] QCA 255
Claim won Schafer v Glendale RV Syndication Pty Ltd [2022] QDC 263
Claim won Kup-Ferroth v A1 Custom Stainless and Kitchens Pty Ltd [2022] QDC 3 120 kg benchtop, two people, no lifting aid
Claim won Ackers v Cairns Regional Council [2021] QSC 342
Claim won Meechan v Savco Earthmoving Pty Ltd [2021] QCA 264 Boom swung while an untrained operator was at the controls
Claim lost Giles v State of Queensland [2021] QCA 206 Fatal house fire at Slacks Creek, 11 died
Claim won Longbottom v L & R Collins Pty Ltd [2021] QSC 242 Banana tree cut carelessly, collapsed onto the catcher
Claim lost Knight v CPSM Pty Ltd [2021] QCA 199
Claim lost Smart v Compass Group (Australia) Pty Ltd [2021] QDC 176 Stepping down from a footpath while unloading bags
Claim won Tyndall v Kestrel Coal Pty Ltd (No 3) [2021] QSC 119
Claim lost Robertson v State of Queensland & Anor [2021] QCA 92 Night shifts in cardiology, 2011 to 2012
Claim won Walker v Greenmountain Food Processing Pty Ltd [2020] QSC 329 Alsynite panel, dusk, 7 metre fall
Claim won Johnson v Fraser Coast Regional Council [2020] QDC 228 Stepping down from an unstable tow-hitch
Claim won Pearce v Prescare [2020] QDC 149 Stumbled on a rise in the corridor floor
Claim lost Durkin v Ambrose Haulage Pty Ltd [2020] QDC 97
Claim won Peebles v Work Cover Queensland [2020] QSC 106 Seat would not slide forward, air suspension failed
Claim lost Healy v Logan City Council [2020] QDC 54 Cleaning down grandstand seating
Claim won Welsh v Boutique Venues Pty Ltd [2020] QDC 18 Hot water spilled from a tray at oven height

Labour hire and hybrid work injuries

6 schematics, newest judgment first. Every Hybrid (WCRA + PIPA) judgment in the database

Learn more about labour hire and hybrid work injury claims in Queensland.

Claim won Anderson v Claytons Towing Service Pty Ltd & Ors [2026] QSC 26 Bus rolled off blocks when the handbrake was released
Claim won Singleton v Direct Personnel Services Pty Ltd & Anor [2025] QSC 259 Fibreglass spiral fell off the rail and jolted him forward
Claim won Hays Specialist Recruitment (Australia) Pty Ltd v Carey-Schofield; Civeo Pty Ltd v Carey-Schofield [2025] QCA 161 Bags left on the ground, stepped back from a wasp
Claim won Bilson v Vatsonic Communications Pty Ltd; Vatsonic Communications Pty Ltd v Bilson [2024] QCA 171 Stored energy released as the hose was disconnected
Claim won Speziali v Nortask Pty Ltd and anor [2023] QSC 166 Fell through a non-compliant gap beside the platform
Claim won Reddock v ST&T Pty Ltd & Anor [2022] QSC 293 Stiff swivel chute, worn brake lining, greased not repaired

Medical negligence

1 schematic, newest judgment first. Every PIPA Medical Negligence judgment in the database

Learn more about medical negligence claims in Queensland.

Claim lost Coulon v Adams [2022] QDC 291 A difficult colonoscopy, then a ruptured spleen

Public liability

10 schematics, newest judgment first. Every PIPA Public Liability judgment in the database

Learn more about public liability claims in Queensland.

Claim won Dennison v Brisbane City Council [2026] QCA 193 A barricade across a dark footpath, tied to the fence
Claim lost Eyles v Sydney Skydivers Pty Ltd [2026] QCA 53 Accelerated free-fall course, solo jump
Claim lost Lockhart v Bartholomai & Anor [2025] QDC 202 Dog ran out through an open driveway gate
Claim lost Springfree Trampoline Australia Pty Ltd v Forostenko [2024] QCA 255 Plastic cleat beneath the edge of the mat
Claim lost Sanders v Mount Isa Mines Limited & Ors [2023] QSC 188
Claim lost Townsville City Council v Hodges [2023] QCA 136 Hole 30 cm wide, up to 5 cm deep, grass covered
Claim won Amos v Miki Stowers t/as Essy Tree Lopping Services [2023] QDC 127 Branch struck her leg over the fence line
Claim won USM Events Pty Ltd v James [2023] QCA 71 Narrow s-bend, wheelchairs and runners not separated
Claim lost Kleeman v The Star Entertainment Group Limited & Anor [2022] QCA 119 Luggage trolley at the hotel entrance
Claim won Dearden v Ryan & Anor [2022] QSC 111 Petrol left in a shed after an earlier grassfire

Other claims

1 schematic, newest judgment first.

Claim lost Burke v State of Queensland [2023] QCA 10 The watchhouse charge counter, on CCTV

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