In February 2026, the District Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Ardis-Phasey v Neal & Anor [2026] QDC 25. The case involved a plaintiff who was injured in a car accident when he was 14 years old. Liability was admitted. This meant the main dispute was not about who caused the accident, but about the […]
Lawson v Munns: How the Court Assessed Damages After a Pedestrian Accident
In May 2026, the District Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Lawson v Munns & Insurance Commission of Western Australia [2026] QDC 52. The case involved a pedestrian who was injured in a motor vehicle accident on the Bruce Highway near Ayr. Liability was admitted. This meant the main dispute was not about who caused […]
Jones v Workers’ Compensation Regulator: Remote Work Accommodation and Workers’ Compensation
In May 2026, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission delivered its decision in Jones v Workers’ Compensation Regulator [2026] QIRC 164. The decision involved a worker who suffered a serious medical event while staying in employer-provided accommodation at a remote mining village. This decision note is useful because it discusses remote work accommodation, ordinary recess, whether […]
Anderson v Claytons Towing Service: When a Workplace Injury Also Involves a Motor Vehicle
In March 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Anderson v Claytons Towing Service Pty Ltd & Ors [2026] QSC 26. The case involved a tow truck driver who was injured while preparing to tow a bus that had broken down near Ban Ban Springs in Queensland. What Was the Case About? The […]
Frazer v State of Queensland: Workplace Psychological Injury and Reasonable Precautions
In April 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Frazer v State of Queensland [2026] QSC 82. The case involved a teacher who alleged that she suffered psychological injury, including post-traumatic stress disorder, after an incident involving an aggrieved parent at a State high school. This case is useful because it discusses workplace […]
Dennison v Brisbane City Council: Footpath Hazards and Public Authority Liability
In May 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Dennison v Brisbane City Council [2026] QSC 83. The case involved a cyclist who collided with a temporary barricade on a footpath after Brisbane City Council works. This recent case is useful because it discusses public liability, footpath hazards, visibility, warning signs, public authority […]
Brown v Islip: PTSD After a Childhood Motor Vehicle Accident
In May 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Brown v Islip & Anor [2026] QSC 92. The case involved a motor vehicle accident that occurred when the plaintiff was a child. Although the plaintiff’s physical injuries resolved, the Court considered the ongoing effect of her psychological injury, including post-traumatic stress disorder, or […]
Hunter v Alliance Airlines: What a Recent Queensland Workplace Injury Case Shows About Manual Handling
In June 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Hunter v Alliance Airlines [2026] QSC 140. The case involved a workplace injury suffered by a flight attendant and cabin manager while performing pre-flight duties on an aircraft. The decision is useful because it discusses manual handling, workplace systems, training, risk assessment, causation and […]
What Happens If You Slip and Fall in a Shopping Centre in Queensland?
A slip and fall in a shopping centre can happen in many different areas, including walkways, food courts, bathrooms, car parks, escalator areas, entrances, or near retail stores. After a slip and fall incident, it may assist to seek medical treatment, report the incident, and keep records of what occurred. The following information provides a […]
What To Do After a Hit and Run Accident in Queensland
If you are involved in a hit and run accident in Queensland, it is important to seek medical treatment, report the accident where required, and keep records relating to the incident. The following information provides a general overview of practical steps that may assist following a hit and run accident. Immediate Safety and Medical Assistance […]