Susan Bidwell In Queensland, any person injured in a motor vehicle accident that was due to the fault of a driver is eligible to claim compensation. Queensland operates on a Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme. The scheme provides owners, drivers, and passengers with unlimited liability coverage for personal injury caused by traffic accidents. This grants passengers … Read more
Although we hear of someone injured in a motor vehicle accident or a workplace incident every day, not all cases are front page news. One would hope that the responsible party will take ownership of the fault and that everything can be resolved amicably. However, this is not always the case. With the pressures and … Read more
It’s a Law Every Parent in Queensland Should Know Queensland Child Safety Restraint Laws Would you let your most precious cargo be exposed to any risk when travelling? Especially when research tells us that being unrestrained in a car means we are 8 times more likely to be killed in an accident. A child … Read more
IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY DUE TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19, YOU CAN NOW CHOOSE TO ACCESS YOUR SUPERANNUATION EARLY. Â While this may be positive news for everyone during these difficult times, we cannot help but ponder on a few important questions. Is there a catch to accessing your super early? Who can access … Read more
News coverage of the Coronavirus is spreading faster than the actual virus itself and so is public anxiety. It wasn’t until I recently found myself calming the manager of a major shopping center whose stress levels were sky rocketing, that I realised the effect this pandemic is having on people’s mental health and state. If that … Read more
As a motorist, there’s always a risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, they can happen unexpectedly, no matter how safe you are on the roads.  The flow-on effects of an accident can last weeks, months or sadly, even longer, which is why it’s important to gather as much evidence as possible … Read more
Queensland law states that workplaces must be insured for workers’ compensation in the event when an employee sustains a work-related injury. As compensation claims operate on a no fault basis, the insurer (usually Work Cover Queensland) pays the medical expenses and wages of the injured employee regardless of what caused the injury. This sounds like … Read more
If you have suffered an injury at work or in the course of your employment, you may be eligible to claim workers’ compensation benefits. In Queensland, employers must insure their workers with Work Cover Queensland under a Car accident lawyers in Brisbane Insurance Policy. Some employers are self-insured and manage their own workers’ compensation claims. … Read more
Motor vehicle accidents can result in serious injuries and financial hardship. It’s essential to be aware of your compensation rights if you are involved in an accident that was not your fault.
Workers’ Compensation claims fall under two distinct categories; common law and statutory claims. Understanding these two systems can save a lot of confusion in the long run so we’re taking the time to explain these types of claims and the processes they involve.
