A 53 year old tyre fitter suffered orthopaedic and psychiatric injuries, with a reduced life expectancy which was shortened due to unrelated health problems. He had a criminal history and his credibility was unsuccessfully challenged at trial…
The Supreme Court of Queensland has dismissed an appeal by Dr Errol Pollard, who was injured by a golf ball hit by the Respondent, John Trude, in a game of golf. Dr Pollard alleged that he had been standing dangerously close to the ball’s trajectory and that the Respondent did not fulfil his duty of care to him by yelling out the commonplace ‘fore’ to warn him of the ball’s approach….
A woman who was raped by a police officer while in custody at a Sunshine Coast watchhouse was awarded $15,000.00 in Criminal Compensation. A Maroochydore District Judge ordered Peter Anthony Buxton pay the compensation to the woman…
Do you suffer from neck and shoulder pain caused by an injury? Chronic or acute pain is never easy to manage, and can have an enormous effect on daily life for those who are afflicted. There is a lot to know about neck and shoulder injuries, as the causes, symptoms, and treatments vary greatly…
If you have ever had to make a claim, or are currently looking into making a claim for personal injury, you will likely be aware of the importance of time. This includes both the timeliness of seeking help for medical problems that arise after an event and also the timeliness of beginning any claims processes…
Construction injuries in Brisbane and the Gold Coast are sadly very common, making construction one of the most unsafe professions there is. The Personal Injury Lawyers are experts in workplace compensation and can help you get the maximum compensation for your injury.
As lawyers and personal injury compensation experts in business for over three decades, we know all to well, how to always fight for what is right for you, and to claim the most your are due. However, it’s clear many don’t understand how compensation after an injury works. Here are five things you probably didn’t know about compensation payments…
In December 2007, a Victorian Shopping center hired an employee, one Mr. Bainbridge to play Santa Claus. At the end of each shift, a security guard would escort Santa back from his ‘North Pole’ grotto, and the naughty (or nice) children and parents, to the shopping center’s office to change…
At The Personal Injury Lawyers, we are often met with surprise and gratitude when we advise an accident victim they may have a claim for what they thought was an unwinnable case. We’ve outlined some circumstances you may not realise you may be able to claim for…
A 42 year old Lebanese electrician claimed damages for a back injury he sustained whilst visiting a Busby shopping centre to buy meat from a butcher. Mr Abdul Raad, a Villawood Detainee, was on a public holiday expedition when the injury occurred…
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