Queensland Personal Injury Judgments — 2022
A structured database of Queensland personal injury court judgments. Search and filter by claim type, court, body region, occupation, plaintiff outcome, key legal issues, and more. Built from public judgments by Roche Legal for practitioners and prospective claimants.
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| Case | Occupation category | Injury category | Claim type | Age at injury | Damages |
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Nkamba v Queensland Childcare Service Pty Ltd
[2022] QDC 292 Trial
Judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $197,013.98. The court found the employer negligent in failing to ensure the storage shed was properly packed away (leaving a… |
Community & Personal Service Worker | Ankle / foot, Right ankle, Psychiatric | WCRA Common Law | ~49 | $197,014 |
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Murphy v Turner-Jones & Anor
[2022] QCA 256 Appeal
The appellant's appeal seeking significantly increased damages (over $10 million) from the trial award of $200,776.07 was dismissed with costs. The Court of Appeal found no error in… |
Machinery Operator / Driver | Cervical spine | MAIA | — | $200,776 |
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Murphy v Turner-Jones & Anor
[2022] QSC 40 Trial
The self-represented plaintiff recovered $200,776.07 against the CTP insurer for a soft-tissue cervical whiplash injury and associated pain syndrome arising from a low-speed motor vehicle accident. The court… |
Machinery Operator / Driver | Cervical spine | MAIA | ~45 | $200,776 |
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Chapman v Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service
[2022] QDC 271 Damages assessment
Liability was admitted; quantum was assessed at trial. The court awarded the plaintiff $201,770 in total damages, rejecting the defendant's contention that her unrelated sleep apnoea materially contributed… |
Clerical & Administrative Worker | Abdomen / pelvis, Skin / scarring, Psychiatric | PIPA Medical Negligence | 40 | $201,770 |
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Hodges v Townsville City Council
[2022] QDC 272 Trial
Liability was the only issue, quantum having been agreed at $301,603.23. The court found there was a concealed hole (not a mere depression) near the park carpark, that… |
Not stated | Knee / lower leg, Ankle / foot | PIPA Public Liability | 55 | $301,603 |
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Schafer v Glendale RV Syndication Pty Ltd
[2022] QDC 263 Trial
The court found the employer breached its duty of care by failing to conduct a risk assessment and provide a safe system for repetitive overhead tray-lifting, causing aggravation… |
Technician / Trade Worker | Shoulder, Left shoulder | WCRA Common Law | 54 | $397,953 |
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