If your Queensland personal injury claim reaches the later stages of the claims process, you may receive a Mandatory Final Offer (MFO) or, in WorkCover common law claims, a written final offer. Although the terminology differs depending on the type of claim, both are intended to encourage the parties to resolve a claim before court […]
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Ardis-Phasey v Neal: Back Pain and Future Earning Capacity After a Youth Car Accident
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How the CTP Claim Process Works in Queensland
Compulsory third party, or CTP, insurance may become relevant after a motor vehicle accident in Queensland where a person has sustained injury. The following information provides a general overview of the CTP claim process in Queensland, including reporting, claim forms, insurer involvement, medical evidence and settlement steps. Reporting the Accident A motor vehicle accident may […]
What To Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Queensland
If you are involved in a motorcycle 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 motorcycle accident. Immediate Safety and Medical Assistance Following a motorcycle accident, […]
What Evidence Should You Keep After a Motor Vehicle Accident?
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland, it may assist to keep records and documents relating to the accident, your injuries, medical treatment, and any communications about the matter. The following information provides a general overview of documents and information that may be relevant following a motor vehicle accident. Photographs From […]
What To Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident in Queensland
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland, it is important to seek medical attention and obtain appropriate information relating to the accident. The following information outlines some practical steps that may assist following a motor vehicle accident. Immediate Safety and Emergency Assistance You should check whether you or others involved in […]