With many thousands of people taking public transport every day, it’s inevitable that accidents will happen and people will suffer injury through no fault of their own. Thankfully, many public transport road accidents are minor, but some are more serious and even...
Lachlan Main
After more than 10 years of successfully working in a number of different law firms, Lachlan decided to start Main Lawyers to help provide excellent legal advice to his clients. Lachlan writes a number of articles across a range of areas of Personal Injury law.
Workers Compensation For Sole Traders And Contractors
By law, all employers must have workers compensation insurance, which will compensate workers for lost income and medical expenses if they’re injured as a result of their work. However, it’s not always easy to establish if someone is a worker. Terms like contractor...
How Does A No-Win, No-Fee Agreement Work?
When the worst happens and you need legal assistance to make a compensation claim, it’s not always the best timing. You may not have the funds on hand to engage a lawyer, but you need to get your claim started ASAP. A no-win, no-fee arrangement could be a lifesaver in...
Finding The Right Compensation Lawyer For You
A compensation lawyer can assist you to make a compensation claim for injuries or harm you have suffered due to someone else’s negligence. When you’re in a vulnerable state, you need a lawyer you can trust to work on your behalf and get you everything you’re entitled...
What Is Public Liability?
You may be aware that you can claim compensation if you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident or at work due to someone else’s negligence. But what happens if the accident occurs elsewhere, such as in a shop or on public transport? This is where public liability laws...
Can You Settle A Car Accident Without A Lawyer?
Motor vehicle accidents are always stressful and can have knock-on effects long after both parties have left the accident site. One question that often arises is can you settle a car accident without a lawyer? You may have to deal with vehicle damage, financial stress...
Claiming for death due to medical negligence
Claiming compensation when a loved one dies due to medical negligence We are lucky to have a high standard of medical care in Australia, and can confidently put our health and lives in the hands of our medical experts. However, sometimes mistakes have occurred through...
Can I make a WorkCover claim for mental health?
Every business is required to hold workers compensation insurance, or WorkCover, to cover them if their employees are injured or become ill on the job. Most people think of physical injuries when they think of WorkCover, but there are other harmful injuries that staff...
What to do when the other driver in a car accident won’t provide details
A motor vehicle accident can be unexpected and even traumatic, so you might be a bit shaky afterwards and not thinking clearly. But it’s important to remember the things you need to do if you’re in a car accident – especially your legal obligations. This includes...
Making a claim for an interstate car accident
When the school holidays roll around, it’s a great time to jump in the car and get out of town. Many of us in Australia like to travel to other states. But sometimes things go wrong and you might end up in a car accident while you’re travelling. What is the process...