Australia
Gilchrist Connell
Recent decision acknowledged that risk was foreseeable & not insignificant but focused on practical burdens on occupiers.
HBA Legal
'Stress' is insufficient for the purposes of establishing 'injury' pursuant to s5A of the SRC Act.
HBA Legal
Recent case highlights the importance of collecting competent expert evidence from relevant fields of expertise.
HBA Legal
Tribunal considers whether falls contributed to or aggravated a pre-existing osteoarthritis condition.
Stacks Law Firm
Not all gym injuries warrant compensation - but professional negligence can result in a successful claim.
Hall Payne Lawyers
Removal of limitation periods for personal injury damages claims arising from childhood sexual abuse.
Roche Legal
In 2023, only 6 reported personal injury decisions went through a proper trial in the Supreme or District courts.
Hall Payne Lawyers
Assessing compensation and benefits after a motor vehicle accident in NSW can be complex.
Polaris Lawyers
What is needed to pursue a TAC common law claim for damages when you have a pre-existing injury or condition.
Hall Payne Lawyers
This case highlights the significance of holding sporting institutes accountable for safeguarding fans from abuse.
Holman Webb
The Club and the designer/installer of the monument were equally liable for damages for nervous shock.
Polaris Lawyers
Demonstrates complexity of TAC common law cases, where multiple factors could contribute to the pain and suffering.
K&L Gates
The question of vicarious liability in the context of nonemployment relationships has been a key issue confronting courts dealing with institutional sexual abuse claims.
Roche Legal
Evaluating the merits of a potential claim early and carefully is critical to saving time, stress, and money.
Hall Payne Lawyers
Discusses recent personal injury case.
Polaris Lawyers
Discusses entitlement to TAC common law damages. Recent case example.
Carroll & O'Dea
Summary of recent case regarding a nurse who suffered PTSD from an assault which occurred at work.
Polaris Lawyers
The focus of the case was the consequences of his neck and back injuries on his life and on his ability to work.
Kennedys
Key factors impacting quantum in medical malpractice claims & differences in approach to the management of claims.
Polaris Lawyers
An injured worker is entitled to claim WorkCover common law damages for pain and suffering and economic loss.