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 […]
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What To Do After a Workplace Injury in Queensland
If you are injured at work in Queensland, it is important to seek medical treatment, report the incident, and keep records relating to the injury. The following information outlines some practical steps that may assist following a workplace injury. Reporting the Workplace Incident If you are injured at work, you should report the incident resulting […]
Are Compensation Payments Taxable in Australia?
People involved in personal injury matters often ask whether compensation payments or damages are taxable in Australia. Different taxation considerations may apply depending on the nature of the payment and individual circumstances. Taxation and Personal Injury Compensation In some circumstances, damages or compensation payments relating to personal injuries may not be treated as taxable income. […]
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 […]
How CTP Insurance Works in Queensland
Compulsory third party (CTP) insurance forms part of the motor vehicle registration system in Queensland. The following information provides a general overview of how CTP insurance operates and the role CTP insurers may have following a motor vehicle accident. What Is CTP Insurance? In Queensland, registered motor vehicles are generally required to have compulsory third […]
How WorkCover Claims Work in Queensland
Workers’ compensation matters arising from workplace injuries in Queensland may be managed through WorkCover Queensland or self-insured employers, depending on the employment arrangements involved. The following information provides a general overview of workplace injury and workers’ compensation processes in Queensland. Reporting a Workplace Injury Following a workplace injury, workers should generally report the incident to […]
Recent Future Economic Loss Decision
This decision was handed down: Appeal allowed and increased quantum award from $314,345 to $543,988 and amending a costs order that the Second Defendant (Allianz) pay the Plaintiff’s costs on an indemnity basis and the costs of appeal on a standard basis.
The Death of a Loved One
Tragically the death of a loved one can occur in a workplace accident, a motor vehicle accident, or in some other circumstances due to the fault of a third party. Although a loved one can never be replaced, the law does offer remedy in these circumstances by way of compensation. These claims fall into two […]
Silicosis Claims in Queensland
Increasingly, stonemasons and others within the engineered stone industry are being diagnosed with silicosis. This is a lung condition caused by the inhalation of silica dust created when engineered stone is cut without proper precautions. Engineered stone has become increasingly popular since the early 2000s both for kitchen and bathroom benchtops. It is a cheaper […]
Your Mental Health & the Claims Process
Sustaining an injury, whether it occurs in a motor vehicle accident, at work, or in some other way, is a traumatic and stressful experience. Not only are you in pain, but often you are unable to work, care for your children and participate in activities you enjoy. On top of this is the uncertainty of […]