What is the difference between repetitive strain injury and degeneration?

When filing a personal injury claim, there are several ways your injury might be described. Some of these descriptions include: physical injury, permanent injury, degenerative disease, degeneration, repetitive strain injury, ‘over a period of time’ injury and so on. There is a key distinction between injuries which result from carrying out the same task over […]

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Why Queensland needs YOU to be a part of National Safe Work Month…

National Safe Work Month is an important initiative to help curtail the occurrence of workplace injuries in Australian workplaces. Workplace injuries are rife in Queensland. Did you know… Workplace injuries affect 1 in every 25 Queensland workers every year; 1 in every 70 Queensland workers suffers a serious injury; Approximately $780 million dollars is paid […]

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Should I consider representing myself or consulting with a compensation lawyer?

Self-representation is always an option through personal injury claims. Engaging a Compensation Lawyer can be costly, and you need to take that into account when you are considering which option is best for you. Most of the time, a compensation lawyer will offer you a free initial consultation. This is definitely something you should take advantage of because: (a) the […]

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What are the pre-court personal injury deadlines in Queensland? And how can I make sure that I don’t lose my right to make a claim?

As explored in our previous post, How long do I have to decide whether I want to make a personal injury claim?, the Limitations of Actions Act 1974 provides that any claim for damages for personal injury must be brought within 3 years from the time the cause of action arose. In cases where the […]

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What are the legal costs I need to pay to make a personal injuries claim and how do I know if they are reasonable?

If you speak to a personal injuries lawyer, then you’ll most likely find that almost all personal injuries claims in Queensland are conducted on a no-win, no-fee arrangement. However, not all no-win, no-fee arrangements are the same. Firstly, the hourly rate of the lawyer or firm could be very different. For example some firms charge […]

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