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Compensation in accidents with underaged or unlicensed drivers
If you’re injured in a car accident, you can usually claim compensation for personal injury against the other driver’s CTP insurance. But what happens if that driver is underaged or unlicensed? Studies show that unlicensed or unregistered drivers are more likely to be...
Medical negligence and mental health: Claiming psychological damages
For decades, Australian medical professionals worked according to the principle of ‘first, do no harm’. These days, the Declaration of Geneva has replaced the 2500-year-old Hippocratic Oath, but their commitment remains the same – to consider any potential harm that...
Common myths about workers compensation in Australia
Australia has one of the best work health and safety systems in the world. But, unfortunately, accidents can and do happen in the workplace. Thankfully, workers compensation is there to cover staff who are hurt or become ill due to their work. However, there are many...
How to prove negligence in a personal injury case
If you’re injured in the workplace, a supermarket, a car accident or an office, you might be able to make a personal injury claim. This means you can seek compensation for your injury. The key to a successful personal injury claim is proving that the other party was...
Claiming car accident compensation through CTP and common law
If you or your passenger is injured in a motor vehicle accident in Australia, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries. There are several avenues through which you can claim for personal injury and property damage. But each has specific criteria, so...
Claiming workers compensation for e-scooter accidents
It’s now common to see electric scooters (or e-scooters) around our streets. For many people, it’s a quick and easy way to commute to and from work. Unfortunately, this has led to an increase in e-scooter injuries – for riders and pedestrians.Research by the RACQ and...