Many people consider that having a minor car accident is nothing to be concerned about. If you walk away from a minor collision you might not feel the need to take the matter any further than having the dints removed from your bumper. However, if you have sustained any degree of whiplash, this can have […]
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Construction injury and the risks associated with manual labour
Construction injury is a common occurrence here in Australia. The most recent Australian Workers’ Compensation Statistics provided by Safe Work Australia, show that labourers and people in the construction industry have the highest incident rates for serious workplace injury claims by occupation, followed by community and personal service workers, and then machinery operators and drivers. […]
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 […]
Can I file a PI claim for my child who suffered a school injury?
Lots of accidents and injuries occur in schools. Whether it’s a kindergarten, childcare centre, primary school or high school, there is a duty of care that a school has to all its student, staff and visitors. Reasonable steps must be taken by the institution to avoid foreseeable accidents and school injury, so that students don’t […]