The final report of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse, handed down in 2017, changed the options for survivors of child… Read More »I Was a Victim of Institutional Abuse – Can I Make a Claim Even If It Happened Decades Ago?
In 2017 many law firms saw a spike in those approaching them to inquire about making a historical abuse claim. This occurred because of recommendations… Read More »What is a Historical Abuse Claim?
In Australia, drivers are covered in the case of a car accident by Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance schemes run by our states and territories.… Read More »I had a Car Accident in Queensland but the Driver was from Interstate. Where do I Make the Claim?
Accidents are a fact of life. Sometimes they are the result of our own inattention or carelessness while at other times, an accident might result… Read More »What Should I Do After I’ve Been Injured in a Public Place?
Whether you’re making a workers’ compensation claim or a compulsory third party (CTP) motor vehicle accident claim, it is possible to make the application and… Read More »Are Self-Represented Claimants Treated Differently by Insurers?
Whether you can make claims for compensation when you’re injured depends on a number of key factors, chief among them are where your injury occurred… Read More »What Types of Accidents or Injuries Qualify for Compensation Claims?
In the past decade, Australia has seen an increasing casualisation of its workforce. It’s estimated up to three million Australians now work in a casual… Read More »I’ve Been Injured at Work But I Was Employed Through a Labour Hire Company – Who Do I Sue?
Someone in your family says, “Come on, let’s go to the shops… I’ll drive.” You agree and you both hop in the car and head… Read More »I was a Passenger in a Car Accident but I don’t want to Sue the Driver. What are My Rights?
We’re agreed on one thing: 2020 has been a year like no other. The onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic has created some seismic shifts… Read More »Will My Claim be Affected by COVID-19?
Australians are lucky that in each of our states and territories, we have a statutory workers’ compensation scheme designed to help you meet medical and… Read More »What Happens if I’ve Been Injured on My Way To or From Home?
Most people are aware that if they sustain an injury, they may be entitled to compensation because their harm was caused by the negligence of… Read More »What are the Benefits of a Specialist Compensation Lawyer Conducting My Claim?
You may have noticed that there are a lot more ads for lawyers around these days. On the television, on websites and on the sides… Read More »What is No Win No Fee?
In this podcast, Mitch Herlihy shares some advice on what you need to do if you’ve been involved in a car accident.
As in most states and territories of Australia, employers in Queensland are obliged by law – the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 – to… Read More »I’ve Been Injured at Work But I’m Worried About Bringing a Claim and Losing My Job
Having a trip or fall in a public place is most people’s worst nightmare, usually because of the fear of embarrassment. But if you are… Read More »What Should I Do if I’ve Had a Fall and Been Injured in a Public Place?
No one wants to be involved in a motor vehicle accident but our busy roads mean such accidents are a fact of life. The obligation… Read More »What Type of Compensation Will I Get From My Claim?
Accidents resulting in death are a tragic and unfortunate fact of life. But where the person who dies was the main breadwinner in a family,… Read More »What is a Dependancy Claim?
If you have an accident at work or in a public place, the success of your compensation claim for any harm or injury you suffered… Read More »What if I Had a Pre-existing Injury? Should I Still Make a Claim?
When you are involved in an accident that causes you an injury, it’s often clear-cut that another person or persons was at fault in causing… Read More »What is Contributory Negligence?
Making a claim for compensation if you’ve been injured in an accident can be a stressful and complicated process at the best of times. In… Read More »Can I Still Make a Claim if I Was Injured in an Accident but Haven’t Been to the Doctor Yet?