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Accident caused by the rider of an illegal e-bike? You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
The increasing number of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters on our roads and footpaths, often ridden by unlicenced children and adults, is concerning. What if you are injured as a passenger…
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Your Right to Privacy in a Personal Injury Claim: What Happens to Your Social Media?
If you’re injured in an accident and bring a personal injury claim in Queensland, you are absolutely entitled to your dignity and privacy. That said, many claimants are surprised to…
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Are Contingency Fees Legal in Queensland? What You Need to Know About Personal Injury Legal Costs
One of the most common questions injured people ask when starting a compensation claim is: "what percentage of my claim will I have to pay you?”, or alternatively“another competitor firm…
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WorkCover Claims – What Are Your Obligations in Relation To Getting Back to Work?
Participate and cooperate in planning and assessments You must make reasonable efforts to actively participate and cooperate with your insurer, employer, or WorkCover in planning your return to work—including in…
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WorkCover Claims – Can My Employer Terminate my Employment While I Am Still on Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Protected Period: The First 12 Months After Injury Under Queensland’s Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (WCRA)—specifically Section 232B—your employer cannot lawfully terminate your employment within the first 12 months after your workplace…
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Disparities in Car Accident Compensation: Self-Represented vs. Legally Represented Claimants in Queensland
Recent analyses of Queensland's Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme reveal significant differences in outcomes between self-represented claimants and those with legal representation. The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC), in…
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Understanding Personal Injury Claims in Queensland: What You Need to Know
Accidents happen unexpectedly, and when they do, they can leave lasting impacts on your life—physically, emotionally, and financially. If you’ve been injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be…
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The Rising Risks of E-Scooters: Injury Statistics, Insurance Gaps, and Legal Considerations
E-scooters and e-bikes have surged in popularity across Queensland, but with their increased use comes a significant rise in injuries and legal concerns. Recent data highlights a worrying trend, with…
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Understanding the Methods of Assessment of General Damages in Queensland: A Guide for Personal Injury Compensation Claims
When pursuing personal injury compensation in Queensland, one of the most significant elements of the claim is the assessment of general damages—the compensation awarded for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment…
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Making a Claim for Compensation for a Personal Injury in Queensland: Navigating Workers’ Compensation and Public Liability Legislation
In Queensland, construction sites can be hazardous places, and unfortunately, accidents do happen. If you’ve suffered a personal injury while working on a building site, you may be entitled to…
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Riding an E-Bike in Queensland? Here’s What You Need to Know About Liability and Insurance
If you injure another person while riding an e-bike in Queensland, legal liability could fall on you, and you may be required to pay compensation for the injury or damages…
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Navigating Personal Injury Compensation Claims After Car Accidents in Queensland
Car accidents are a leading cause of personal injury in Queensland, and the aftermath can be overwhelming, both physically and financially. When an injury occurs due to a car accident,…
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The Impact of Psychological and Emotional Strain on Recovery in Physical Injury Workers’ Compensation Claims in Queensland
In Queensland, workers' compensation claims are commonly associated with physical injuries sustained at the workplace. However, the psychological and emotional strain often accompanying these injuries can significantly impact recovery and…
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Your Trusted Gold Coast Personal Injury Compensation Lawyers Are Expanding to Regional
Queensland We are excited to announce that our highly regarded Gold Coast personal injury compensation law firm is expanding its services into new regional areas, including Logan, Toowoomba, Beenleigh, Ipswich,…
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Are You Entitled to Workers’ Compensation If Injured at Work in Queensland on a Work Visa?
If you're working in Queensland on a visa and you’re injured at work, you may wonder whether you're entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Australia has a robust system to protect…
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Received an Assessment of 0% Whole Person Impairment from WorkCover? You still have rights!
Once your injuries are considered “stable and stationary,” WorkCover (or a self-insurer) will arrange an Independent Medical Examination (IME). After the IME you will receive a Notice of Assessment (NOA).…
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Maximise Your Compensation: An Essential Guide to CTP Insurance Claims for Work-Related Accidents in Queensland
In Queensland, countless motorists undertake daily commutes, yet these routine journeys can occasionally result in unforeseen accidents. When such incidents occur during work-related travel, questions often arise regarding eligibility for…
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Avoiding Claim Farming Scams When Making a Car Accident Injury Claim in Queensland
In Queensland, individuals who have been injured in car accidents are increasingly becoming targets of scammers. These unscrupulous operators pressure vulnerable people into making injury claims, often with the intent…
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Can settlement of a personal injury compensation claim affect my Centrelink payments?
Yes, receiving a personal injury compensation claim can affect your Centrelink entitlements. Centrelink has rules in place to assess compensation payments and their impact on benefits. How it affects you…
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The Importance of Lodging a CTP Claim Form After a Car Accident in Queensland
If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Queensland, one of the most critical steps you must take is lodging a Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claim as soon as…
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Why Hiring a Specialist Personal Injury Lawyer in Queensland is Crucial for Your Compensation Claim
When you’ve been injured in an accident, whether at work, in a car, or in a public place, navigating the legal process to seek compensation can be overwhelming. In Queensland,…
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Can an Insurance Company Access My Social Media Account Even If It’s Set to Private?
In today's digital age, social media has become a significant part of our daily lives, allowing us to share personal experiences, thoughts, and photos. However, when you're involved in a…
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R U OK? Day: Protecting Your Mental Health and Personal Injury Claim in the Age of Social Media
R U OK? Day is an annual event in Australia focused on promoting mental health and encouraging people to check in on each other. Held on the second Thursday of…
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Understanding the Implications of Child Support Debt in a Queensland Personal Injury Settlement
When you receive a personal injury settlement in Queensland, it’s important to understand how outstanding child support debts could affect your payout. For many, this may be an unexpected consideration,…
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Understanding the Differences Between a Queensland Workers’ Compensation Statutory Lump Sum Offer and a Common Law Lump Sum Settlement
If you’ve been injured at work in Queensland, you might be offered compensation to help cover your losses. However, understanding the differences between a statutory lump sum offer and a…
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Can You Claim for a Back Injury at Work in Queensland if You Have a Pre-existing Condition?
Back injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries, often resulting in significant pain and time away from work. If you've sustained a back injury at work in Queensland,…
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Understanding Dangerous Recreational Activities and the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002
When enjoying recreational activities in Queensland, it's important to understand how the law views certain risky activities and your rights if you're injured. The Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (PIPA) plays a…
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What Will Happen to My Employer if I Make a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Queensland
If you are injured at work, it is understandable that you have questions about the potential consequences for your employer when making a workers' compensation claim. It's a common question,…
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Are casual workers eligible to get workers compensation in Queensland?
Yes, casual employees in Queensland are entitled to workers' compensation if they are injured at work. Regardless of their employment status, all workers have the right to claim compensation for…
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How Does WorkCover Queensland Work Out Weekly Benefits During a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
A common question asked by those who suffer an injury at work and make a workers’ compensation claim under Queensland’s scheme is how much they are entitled to in weekly…
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New Rules and Penalties for Personal Mobility Devices in Queensland
A brief walk around any city or town will quickly make it clear how popular e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-bikes and other personal mobility devices have become on our streets. As a…
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How Will a Pre-Existing Injury Impact My Compensation Claim?
Pre-existing injuries can significantly impact workers' compensation claims in Queensland, adding complexity to an already challenging process. When an employee sustains an injury at work, the presence of a pre-existing…
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Can I Change Lawyers During a Personal Injury Claim?
When you've suffered a personal injury, navigating the legal process can be overwhelming and stressful. You put your trust in a lawyer to guide you through this challenging time and…
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Injured while working on a Visa? Your compensation entitlements explained.
You do not lose rights to workers’ compensation simply because you are working under a visa. All workers, whether living in Queensland permanently or working here on a visa, are…
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Car Accidents on Country Roads in Queensland
Less than one third of the Australian population lives in regional and remote areas but nearly two thirds of all fatal car accidents occur on rural and remote roads. The…
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Claims for personal injury compensation for accidents caused by stolen cars, unlicensed or unidentified drivers.
Car theft in Southeast Queensland is reaching epidemic proportions. Sometimes people can be injured in an accident involving a stolen car, often driven by an unlicensed teenager. This article talks…
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Double Demerit Points in Queensland
Double demerit points apply in Queensland all year round, unlike other states that only apply the increased penalty during holiday periods. Double demerit points apply for certain second and subsequent…
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Can I return to work after a successful TPD claim in Queensland?
In Queensland, workers who have suffered a total and permanent disability (TPD) often wonder if they can return to work after a successful TPD claim. This article aims to provide…
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Can I change jobs when on Workcover in Queensland?
In Queensland, if you are currently on WorkCover and considering changing jobs, it is important to understand your rights and obligations. While changing jobs might seem like a natural progression…
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Workers Compensation and Christmas & New Year Parties
Christmas & New Year Parties can be an enjoyable and festive time for employees to celebrate a good year and of course, the imminent holiday break. However, accidents and injuries…
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How You Can Claim TPD in Queensland
Before delving into the specifics of making a TPD claim, it is essential to comprehend what TPD means in the context of Queensland. TPD, or total and permanent disability, refers…
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GLJ V The Trustee of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore [2023] HCA 32
Delivered 1 November 2023 Background A Court can award a permanent stay to a defendant who is unable to fairly defend a claim brought against them because of the unavailability…
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Compensation for Injured Motorcyclists in Queensland. What You Must Know.
Motorcycle accidents can result in severe injuries and can be a traumatic experience for the injured party. In Queensland, it is important for motorcyclists to understand their rights and the…
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Can You Claim Compensation for Work Injuries in Queensland if Self-Employed?
In Queensland, just like in any other state in Australia, workers' compensation is primarily designed to provide financial support and assistance to individuals who suffer injuries or work-related illnesses. However,…
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Claiming Workers’ Compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Queensland
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can severely impact an individual's life, specifically when it arises after experiencing a traumatic event at the workplace. For workers…
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How is Pain & Suffering Calculated for Workers’ Compensation Claims in Queensland?
Workers' compensation claims in Queensland can be complex, especially when it comes to calculating pain and suffering. Understanding how pain and suffering is assessed and proven is crucial for individuals…
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Can Casual Employees Claim Workers Compensation In Queensland?
Casual employees make up a large proportion of the Australian Workforce, with around 3 million people casually employed. Casual workers can be employed directly by an employer or through a…
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Are You Covered by Workers Compensation in Queensland if Injured at Home?
In Queensland, workers compensation is a crucial protection system that provides financial support and medical assistance to workers who suffer injuries or illnesses in the course of their employment. However,…
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Should You Manage Your Own CTP Claim?
If you've been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland and sustained injuries, you may be eligible to make a Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claim. While some people will…
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What You Need to Know about Making a TPD Claim
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance provides financial support to individuals who suffer from a disability that prevents them from working and earning an income. If you find yourself in…
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How Much Will I Receive For a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
One of the first questions a person seeking compensation for an injury they’ve suffered at work will ask is how much money they may be entitled to receive under Queensland’s…
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Can I Claim Workers’ Compensation if Injured on My Way to Work?
Not all workers are aware that they can claim for compensation if they suffer an injury while travelling to and from their place of work, known as ‘journey claims’. In…
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Social Media and Workers’ Compensation Claims – What You Must Know!
Social media has quickly become one of the most transformative tech tools in modern society. More than 80 per cent of the Australian population are active social users as of…
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Will I Lose My Job if I Claim Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation schemes in all of Australia’s states and territories provide financial assistance to those injured at work to help them rehabilitate, recover and return to their jobs as soon…
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What are the Ways Workers’ Compensation Law is Breached?
Queensland’s Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (‘the Act’) protects workers in the unfortunate event of a work-related injury and sets out the rights and responsibilities of both employees and…
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I’m an Independent Contractor Who Was Injured at Work – Can I Make a Claim?
Australia’s workforce is undergoing a rapid transformation with some of the nation’s largest companies relying more on external contractors, labour hire and temporary staff, in preference to adding full-time staff…
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What You Need to Know About Time Limits and Workers’ Compensation Claims
Making a workers’ compensation claim can be a testing and stressful time for an injured person as they try to recover from the injury and return to work. Adding to…
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7 Things You Need to Do if Injured at Work
In Australia the trend on being injured or contracting a disease at work is thankfully on a long-term decline due to better compliance with workplace health and safety laws and…
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Sustained A Serious Injury? Here’s How To Claim Compensation
Sustaining a severe injury can be a challenging and life-altering experience, affecting everything from your daily routine to your financial situation and emotional health. This is especially true if you…
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How to Claim Compensation in a Bicycle Accident
How common are bicycle accidents? As a bike rider, you are one of Australia’s most vulnerable road users. In 2015-16 alone, 12,000 Australians were hospitalised for a bicycle related injury.…
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Can I Claim Workers’ Compensation for Hand Injuries?
Did you know hand injuries are Australia's most common workplace injuries, accounting for 38% of all work-related hospitalisations? As the host to 27 bones, as well as nerves, tendons, muscles…
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Can I Claim Workers’ Compensation For An Elbow Injury?
Did you know that although only being host to three bones, our elbow is used to perform even the smallest of daily tasks? When our elbows are injured, it can…
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Can I Claim Workers’ Compensation For Knee Injuries?
Knee injuries account for over 10% of workplace injuries sustained each year in Australia. These injuries can be caused by a range of workplace circumstances as we use our knees…
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Can I Claim Workers’ Compensation For A Broken Jaw?
A broken jaw is one of the most common forms of facial injuries, caused by trauma to the face such as falls, assaults, or accidents. It is the 10th most…
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Can I Claim Workers’ Compensation For An Ankle Injury?
Given the high use of our ankles throughout our daily routines, ankle injuries are one of the most common medical issues. Australians experience approximately 1 million ankle injuries each year,…
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Top Manual Handling Injuries At Work & How To Claim Compensation
Did you know body stressing is the most common injury when manual handling in Australia? According to SafeWork Australia, 37% of all serious workers compensation claims occurred as a result…
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Returning To Work After An Injury
Most injured workers want to return to work as quickly as they can. Not only does work pay the bills, but it can also be an enjoyable environment to be…
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How To Take Legal Action Against Workplace Bullying
When it comes to claims involving workplace bullying and harassment, there’s an overlap between personal injury law and employment law. This is important to know because, if you’ve experienced bullying…
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Has Your Insurance Company Tried To Rip You Off?
A lot of our personal injury clients tell us that their insurance company tried to rip them off, so we thought we’d tell you the most common rip-offs personal injury…
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Do I have to pay tax on my Personal Injury Settlement or Worker’s Compensation?
Do I Pay Tax on A Personal Injury Settlement? One of the most frequently asked questions that people have when settling a personal injury claim is “do I have to…
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Can Casual Employees Claim Workers Compensation In Queensland?
Casual employees make up a large proportion of the Australian Workforce, with around 3 million people casually employed. Casual workers can be employed directly by an employer or through a…
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What Is Medicare Compensation Recovery?
If you are injured in an accident and are making a claim for compensation, you can still claim on Medicare for the costs of seeing bulk billing doctors, and in…
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What To Expect When You Have A WorkCover Claim
Being injured at work can cause a lot of stress and uncertainty, especially if you are unsure on what your options are. The team here at GC Law have compiled…
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Pre-Existing Injuries And Workers Compensation
Needing to make a workers compensation claim can be a complicated and overwhelming process at the best of times without the proper help. There are so many factors at play,…
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Gold Coast Uber & Ridesharing Accident Lawyers
Uber, Ola, Didi and other ride sharing services are a great way to enjoy a hassle-free night out with friends or a convenient ride home from the airport. Ride sharing…
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Work Injury Claims When Self Employed
Dealing with any injury that results in a loss of ability to work can be stressful. The physical, emotional and financial toll these injuries can cause can be incredibly difficult…
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Rear End Collision Compensation
Any sort of motor vehicle accident can be distressing and a headache to deal with, but rear end vehicle collisions in particular can be problematic. Rear end or hit from…
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Shoulder Injury Compensation
Shoulder injuries are incredibly common, and unfortunately can have far reaching impacts. Once simple tasks now take enormous amounts of effort or are unable to be done independently at all.…
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Gold Coast Back & Spinal Cord Injury Compensation Lawyers
Spinal cord injuries are some of the most serious a person can sustain, and the extent to which they can affect a person’s life varies greatly. Spinal injury compensation can…
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What is and isn’t Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation payments are intended to ease the financial burden that can be placed on workers that have been injured on the job. By examining a number of factors such…
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Where Do Most Motor Accidents Happen?
There is no sure-fire way to avoid a car or motorcycle accident. Sometimes you can just be in the wrong place at the wrong time. But motor accidents do tend…
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Can I Claim Compensation For A Whiplash Injury?
After the initial stress of your accident has dulled and you are left with uncomfortable neck pain, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive is: “Can I claim…
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Are Your Covered by Workers Compensation At Home?
A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted the importance of employers identifying hazards in the workplace – even if the workplace is the worker’s home. Risks may include the…
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How Much Does WorkCover QLD Pay – Calculating Weekly Benefits
Many of our clients ask us how the amount of their weekly workers’ compensation payment will be calculated after an injury at work. Many of our clients worry that because they’ve only…
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Causes of Paralysis and Spinal Cord Damage
About two thirds of all cases of paralysis are caused by medical conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. Most conditions do not give rise to a legal…
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THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS PRIVACY ON SOCIAL MEDIA
If you’re making a claim for compensation for personal injury you should limit or abstain from social media. All it takes is one or two seemingly harmless posts to destroy…
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Damage
Brain injuries are usually easy to diagnose, particularly traumatic brain injuries because there is a clear event that was likely to cause it in the first place. It is simple…
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We Work “No Win No Fee”
“No win no fee” simply means if you don’t win, you don’t pay. We get paid at the end of the claim when you do. We carry all expenses involved…
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Roles in the Rehabilitation Process After a WorkCover Claim
This article discusses the individual roles in the rehabilitation process after a WorkCover claim. To find out more information about making a WorkCover claim and the process involved, view our…
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What Is Case Conferencing In Personal Injury Claims?
What is case conferencing? A case conference is a discussion about your treatment, rehabilitation or return to work, and is usually held between you, your treating doctor or rehabilitation provider…
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8 Things To Consider Before A Workers Compensation Claim
If you are injured at work, or on your way to or from work, you are entitled to make a claim for workers’ compensation. WorkCover will pay your wage or…
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How Do I Lodge A Claim For Workers Compensation In Queensland?
If you’ve been injured at work in Queensland, follow these steps to lodge your claim for workers compensation: - See a doctor and get a work capacity certificate Tell your…
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WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM INJURED WHEN WORKING FROM HOME?
Many employers are responding to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic by allowing workers to work from home. But what happens if you are injured while working at home? Will you be…
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What Happens If I Catch Coronavirus At Work?
There are guidelines dealing with how to keep employees safe from the outbreak of coronavirus. Some people think that getting coronavirus guarantees them 2 weeks off work because this is…
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Video Surveillance in Personal Injury Claims
These days it is easier than ever to film somebody on a mobile phone without their knowledge. The legality of such things aren’t always clear to the general public, with…
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Increased Penalties For Mobile Phone Use While Driving
Tougher penalties for drivers caught using their mobile phone illegally are about to come into force in Queensland. From 1 February 2020 if you are caught illegally using your mobile…
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SHOULD I USE A LAWYER FOR MY PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM?
Insurance companies often encourage people to represent themselves in a personal injuries claim. People who do not engage lawyers are referred to as “direct claimants”. The most obvious reason to…
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WorkCover has closed my case. What should I do now?
What Should I do if WorkCover Closes My Workers’ Compensation Case? WorkCover will cease all benefits and payments once it has been determined that you have received all appropriate treatment…
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Common Myths About Personal Injury Lawyers
Common Myths About Personal Injury Lawyers MYTH #1: All lawyers have the same training. FACT: Not all lawyers have the same training. Many lawyers continue their professional training throughout their…
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Do Lie Detectors Really Work?
The term “lie detector” most commonly refers to a polygraph. A polygraph machine records several physiological responses by a person who is being questioned. Those things mainly measured are perspiration,…
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Queensland Bicycle Safety Standards
When you ride a bicycle or an electric powered wheeled recreational device or a personal mobility device like a rideable, you must wear an Australian Standard (AS) approved bicycle helmet.…
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There Is No Such Thing As Privacy On Social Media
If you’re making a claim for compensation for personal injury you should limit or abstain from social media. All it takes is one or two seemingly harmless posts to destroy…
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Compensation Claims For Silicosis
Silicosis is an incurable and progressive lung disease caused by breathing in silica dust. The disease causes stiffening and a build up of fluid on the lungs that can impact…
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Should You Accept A Lump Sum WorkCover Offer
If you’ve been injured at work, or on the way to or from work, and the injury has resulted in a degree of permanent impairment, you will be entitled to…
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Case Study – Secondary Psychiatric Injuries Following a Workplace Injury
Harris v State of Queensland QDC 35 Dealing with pain is difficult. Coping with an injury can lead to the development of psychiatric conditions such as stress and depression.…
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Gym Injury Accident Compensation
These days people are flocking to the gym, driven by either a greater awareness of the importance to their health of regularly working out, or motivated by a perception of…
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We Work “No Win No Fee”
“No win no fee” simply means if you don’t win, you don’t pay. We get paid at the end of the claim when you do. We carry all expenses involved…
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Injuries to Children
We often concentrate on personal injury claims for adults and workers, but there are also children who can and often are affected by being involved in an accident. Children are…
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Your Legal Obligations About Returning To Work After An Injury
Having an accident at work can have a big impact on your life. Research shows that getting back to work is very important to your overall health and wellbeing. Once…
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Injuries
Brain injuries are usually easy to diagnose, particularly traumatic brain injuries because there is a clear event that was likely to cause it in the first place. It is simple…
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Low level speeding is not ok!
Research conducted by Roads and Maritime Services reveals that most drivers thought that “low level speeding is socially acceptable”. More than half of the drivers surveyed did not think that…
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Are Satnav or GPS Systems Illegal?
After market satellite navigation systems are extremely common. Many drivers attach their sat-nav unit to their windscreen with a suction cup or similar. Do you know that you can be…
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Have you been injured in an uber?
Almost 4 million Australians have downloaded the Uber app and it is fast becoming one of the most common forms of transport. But what if you’re unlucky enough to be…
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Texting while driving – New QLD research conducted
A majority of drivers on Queensland roads do not believe that it is dangerous to text while driving. It is shocking to hear that new research conducted by the Centre…
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Choosing a personal injury lawyer that is right for you
She was thinking Only the last Learningpdf two hours of patrolling 70-697 Exam Study Guide in the street were available, and I could survive. Shakes continued. The first time she…
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Can I be sacked or fired while I am on WorkCover
The simple answer is “NO”. If you have a work-related injury or illness and you can’t work in your usual job, your employer cannot use this as a reason to…
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Everything You Need To Know About Witness Statements
What is a Witness? A witness is somebody who may have knowledge about events relating to an accident. Insurance companies and their investigators often obtain a statement from a witness…
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Reflexes & Why They Are Important
What Are Reflexes? A reflex is an involuntary movement executed in response to a stimulus transmitted to the nerve centre in the brain or spinal cord. Naturally, if movement results,…
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Causes of Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injuries
About two thirds of all cases of paralysis are caused by medical conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. Most conditions do not give rise to a legal…
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What is a Musculoligamentous Disorder?
Musculoligamentous Definition: A musculoligamentous disorder refers to an injury of the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system relates to the muscular and skeletal parts of the body, such as muscles, ligaments,…
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Top 5 Causes of Car Accidents – Issue 5 – FATIGUE
Around 20-30% of fatal car accidents involve driver fatigue. Driver fatigue is most commonly experienced when the driver is sleep-deprived or during hours of normal sleep. Risk is further increased…
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Top 5 Causes of Car Accidents – Issue 4: SHARING THE ROAD
When driving you share the road with pedestrians, cyclists, trucks, buses, large machinery and road workers. Research shows that 85% of Queenslanders agree we should be more tolerant on the…
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Top 5 Causes of Car Accidents – Issue 3 – DISTRACTIONS, SEATBELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS
Taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds can have devastating consequences. Most common distractions include talking on a mobile phone, sending text messages, reaching for objects within…
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Top 5 Causes of Car Accidents – Issue 2 – DRINK & DRUG DRIVING
In 2015, drink driving contributed to 57 fatalities on Queensland roads – that’s almost one in every 4 fatalities. Drinking alcohol and taking drugs reduces our ability to drive safely. …
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Top 5 Causes of Car Accidents – Issue 1 – SPEED
The speed a driver is travelling contributes both to the risk of a car accident occurring and to the severity of the accident. In 2015, 62 people died as a…
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Staying Safe At Christmas
One of the most important things employers can do during the Christmas period is making sure employees stay safe. Whether it’s employing temporary inexperienced skeleton staff to cover full time…
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The Benefits of Returning to Work
Many people think that if you’re injured you need to be away from work to recover. However, that is not necessarily true. It is often the case that full recovery…
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Giving a Witness Statement
A witness is somebody who may have knowledge about events relating to an accident. Insurance companies and their investigators often obtain a statement from a witness to help them gather…
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What Is Pain & How Is It Linked To Mental Health
What is Pain? Pain changes people. The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage,…
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Getting Back To Work After An Injury
Getting back to work after an injury can be difficult. You have to try to stay motivated and understand that you don’t have to always have made a full recovery…
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What Is A Work-Related Injury?
At GC Law we get a lot of questions about what a work-related injury is. What qualifies as a work-related injury can include physical injuries, psychological disorders, diseases, or even…
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Can You Get Fired For An Injury At Or Outside Of Work?
What Qualifies as Wrongful Termination? If a worker has a work related injury and can’t work in their usual job, their employer cannot use this as a reason to dismiss…
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What is “No Win No Fee” and why do we offer it?
You've been injured in an accident. You can't go to work and your medical bills are stacking up. How are you feeling? Worried? Concerned? Fearful? You know that you need…
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Is there tax on personal injury settlements?
Are legal settlements considered taxable income in Queensland? No, you do not need to disclose your compensation payment to your accountant or to the ATO in your income tax return.…
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Claims for Injuries Caused by Self Driving Vehicles
When accidents occur involving self driving vehicles, people injured may not have a claim against the human driver, and access to compensation under the traditional CTP compensation scheme may not…
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Driverless Cars. Who is Responsible?
Driver error is responsible for over 90% of all car accidents. However, as automated driving technologies improve, theoretically the number of car accidents caused by driver error should reduce. Driverless…
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Motor Vehicle Property Damage Claims
Who is this information for? This information is not for personal injury claims. All car owners in Queensland must have CTP insurance. But CTP only covers claims for personal injury,…
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Are Motorcycle Helmet Cameras Legal In Queensland?
GoPros on helmets worn by cyclists and motorcyclists are becoming increasingly popular. Having a camera fixed to a helmet is considered to be an important safety device. Research shows that…
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Fear Of Re-Injury After Workers Compensation
A common reason for people not to make a full recovery is fear of being hurt again. The people in this category aren’t suffering from higher pain levels or disability…
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What Are Ambulance Chasers & Is It Illegal?
The term ambulance chasing is a common slur against personal injuries lawyers soliciting for clients at the scene of an accident or en-route to the emergency department. Are we ambulance…
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Some Tips On Reporting A Car Accident To Police.
Police are only required to attend the scene of a car accident if there is an emergency or the following are features of the accident:- 1. A death or an…
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Why do People Decide to make a Claim for Compensation?
At GC Law we’ve been handling compensation claims for years. Out of all of the people we’ve helped, there has been no one who has actually relished the opportunity to…
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The law on seatbelts and child restraints
Failure to wear a seatbelt is one of the leading causes of death of victims involved in car crashes. Wearing a properly adjusted seatbelt reduces the risk of fatal or…
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Can I change my lawyer during my personal injury claim if I’m unhappy?
You don’t need any reason to change lawyers. But most people change because they can’t contact their current lawyer, the client feels not enough progress is being made with the…
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The Benefits of Hiring a Smaller Law Firm
Victims of accidents face marketing saturation from large law firms on billboards, television commercials, the radio and from internet advertising. To the everyday consumer, these sound like appropriate methods of…
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Accidents on the Road – Travel Safe This Christmas Season
All owners of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Queensland are required to pay CTP insurance when they pay their vehicle registration. The money paid by motorists is paid to CTP…
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Liabilities For Australian Drone Users
Drone Use in Australia The use of unmanned personal aircraft, commonly referred to as drones, for personal and business reasons has increased dramatically over the last few years. One of…
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The Degree and Severity of Spinal Cord Injuries
The first is the degree of injury to the vertebrae or spinal cord. The second is the location of the injury along the spine. The two most common forms of…
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Dreamworld On-site Investigation Winds Up
The investigations will continue and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. Although it is too early to determine what caused the raft to flip on the Thunder River…
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The 3 Main Causes of Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries occur as a direct result of trauma to the head. These types of injuries can be classified into open head injuries, like a skull fracture, and closed…
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What is a Medical Assessment Tribunal (MAT)?
What is a Medical Assessment Tribunal (MAT)? MAT’s are set up to provide independent expert medical opinions about a worker’s injuries and any permanent impairment. The MAT is made up…
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How to Manage Workplace Bullying
If an employee has suffered an injury because of workplace bullying (including a psychological injury) they may make an application for workers’ compensation. There are various statutory requirements that must…
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Liability at Public Events
Many public events are commercial enterprises. They include music festivals, professional sporting events, speedway racing and animal races. Public events involve inherent risks outside those normally encountered through work. There…
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The Importance of Reporting Injuries at Work
People who injure themselves at work often think “It’ll be right” or “It’s just a strain.” As a result the injury is not reported. Ultimately, when the pain doesn’t go…
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Why can a Personal Injury claim take a long time?
If the extent of your loss is easy to establish and liability is not in dispute, a straight forward whiplash claim could be settled within 6 months. However, serious injury…
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Compensation Claims For Dog Attack Injuries
Unlike other public liability claims, in most cases your personal health insurance will cover any medical expenses incurred resulting from injuries sustained from the dog attack. Additionally, the dog owner’s…
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5 Important Pieces of Advice Every P-Plater Should Know
When it comes to the statistics of how many young drivers are killed on the roads, they are incredibly alarming. Did you know; P-plate drivers are estimated to be 33…
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Motorcyclists & Lane Filtering: Their Perspective
There’s been little publicity about lane filtering, so many people just assume that it is against the law. You may have noticed that on the side mirrors of modern cars…
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Compensation Claims Against Landlords
For an injured person to be successful in a claim for compensation against a landlord or property manager, it must be proved that the injury was caused by the negligence…
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The good, bad and the ugly of the Pokémon Craze
The game uses augmented reality to place Pokémon in the real world, meaning players or ‘trainers’ need to physically walk around and explore their town or city to find and…
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Your Right to Paid Rehabilitation After a Car Accident
After being injured in a car accident you may require treatment from a range of doctors, specialists and physiotherapists. Proper treatment and rehabilitation are both important parts of the road…
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Is Uber Legal in Queensland?
The controversial ride-sharing application Uber has created a strong divide between governments, the taxi industry and consumers. Out of all Australian states and territories, Queensland is lagging. So what does…
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Do I Really Need A Lawyer For My Compensation Claim?
Whether you’re making a claim against a business, an individual, WorkCover or an insurance company, the claims process can turn into a much longer and more frustrating journey than you…
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Should You Say Sorry After A Car Accident?
People who cause an accident often worry that if they apologise they open themselves up to a claim for compensation, or a larger claim for compensation. But there is a…
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Can I Claim Compensation If I Wasn’t Wearing A Seatbelt?
If you are injured in an accident that was not your fault, then you can make a claim for compensation against the driver of the vehicle responsible, even if you…
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Statutory Workers Compensation vs Common Law Claims: What’s The Difference?
There are two type of claims that you might consider making if you are injured at work in Queensland. These are:- • Statutory Claims; and • Common Law Claims. All…
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Surveillance Videos in Personal Injury Claims
In personal injury cases where it is expected that the compensation payout will be large, insurance companies sometimes instruct private investigators to place the claimant under surveillance. The benefit of…
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Hoverboards: Are They Legal In Queensland?
One of the most popular new toys for Christmas 2015 was the hoverboard. Children (and grown ups) across the country are now getting around on these trendy gadgets. It is…
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Boating Accidents & Compensation Claims
With summer approaching it’s important to keep in mind that often claims for compensation can be made for injuries occurring as a result of the operation of marine pleasure craft.…
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What To Do After Having a Car Accident
If you are involved in an accident, it can be difficult to think clearly and quickly. A checklist of important things to do after an accident may help with any…
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Injuries Sustained At Work Christmas Functions
Section 19 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) sets out the duty of care that an employer has to its employees. It states that: (1) A person…
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Uber – Ridesharing and Risks
Ridesharing and Insurance Coverage With the meteoric rise in Australia of the popular ridesharing app Uber, important questions about coverage for personal injuries under Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance policies…
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Texting Whilst Driving – Don’t Risk It
Australians send more than 20 billion text messages each year. A large number of those text messages are being sent by drivers from behind the wheel. About two thirds of…
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It’s Official – WorkCover Changes Are In
It’s official, the government has now passed the law restoring workers’ rights to common law damages for injuries suffered to Queensland workers post 31 January 2015 who did not beat…
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Queensland Union Personal Injury Lawyers
We offer members of all Queensland Unions exceptional service on your personal injuries claim. Work injury claims Motor vehicle claims Public and product liability claims Acquired/traumatic brain injury claims Disability…
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More Changes to Workers’ Compensation Laws
The Workers’ Compensation laws in Queensland are about to change again, but this time for the better. Under the proposed amendments, workers who were injured at work between 15 October…
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Technology Is Finding Its Way Into Australian Courtrooms
Devices and apps that measure and record health information may have unintended consequences in a personal injuries claim. Wearable fitness devices that record things like activity level, heart rate, sleep…
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The Most Common Injuries Resulting From Car Accidents
Car accidents vary in severity from an annoying “rear-ender” to fatal highway rollovers. These accidents cause varying degrees of damage to the car, and similarly, varying degrees of personal injury…
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Finding the right lawyer
Has another person’s negligence caused you an injury? If you have a legal claim to compensation, a good personal injury lawyer can help you to get the most money out…
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Gas Explosions – A preventable workplace accident
ACCIDENTS INVOLVING GAS EXPLOSIONS Compressed gas, which powers numerous tools and many forklifts across the Gold Coast, cause severe injuries every year. Usually stored in highly pressurised cylinders, gas like…
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Creating a Safer Welding Workspace
When welding, workers can suffer severe burns and cuts, and some can develop chronic lung conditions as a result of inhaling toxic fumes from the air. Welding and metal work…
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Accidents involving cranes
Cranes, hoists and derricks are critical to most major construction projects. But such large powerful machines are also inherently dangerous and sometimes can be deadly. With poorly trained operators at…
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Slips, Trips & Falls on Construction Sites
Slips, trips and fall accidents are a leading cause of injury across all industries. But in construction, falls are particularly devastating, accounting for more worker deaths than any other hazard.…
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The Impact of a Car Accident on your Body [Infographic]
The Impact of Car Accident Injuries – Both Mental and Physical After being involved in a car accident, your body experiences both physical and emotional pain. In fact, the biggest…
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Falling Objects – Hazards on the Work Site
Building site accidents where workers are hit by falling debris or equipment are one of the most deadly of construction hazards. Most injuries caused by falling objects require hospitalisation. Injured…
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Heavy Machinery Accident Compensation
Tractors, bulldozers and other heavy duty vehicles driven on building sites are essential for the movement of earth and other heavy loads. However, if operated unsafely, heavy machinery can inflict…
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Car Accidents – [INFOGRAPHIC]
Most of us drive a car every day to get from point A to B so it’s hard to comprehend something so common and consistent in our lives to be…
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Private health cover and accident compensation
Private health cover and accident compensation: get the facts on who pays what If you’re planning to pay your medical expenses for injuries after an accident using your private health…
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Recent Queensland law changes make it more difficult to claim
Have you heard? Recent Queensland law changes make it more difficult to claim compensation for workplace accidents If you read the news, you might have seen that the Queensland Government…
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Settling an injury claim for a minor
Settling a personal injury claim for a minor or someone with a legal incapacity can be complicated. Start here … Children under 18 years of age can claim compensation for…
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How will my workers’ compensation weekly benefits be calculated?
If you’ve been injured at work and you’re entitled to workers’ compensation, we want to reassure you about how your weekly benefits will be calculated. A lot of clients who…
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Do you have to repay the costs of your rehabilitation?
If you have been injured at work, here’s something important that you might not know: if you have received free rehabilitation services from the Commonwealth Government for an injury, you…
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Claiming negligence when injured in a public place?
A lot of our clients who have suffered an injury in a public place ask us about negligence and what they can claim. It’s important to first understand negligence, and…
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Queensland Workcover Claims
This article covers all the aspects relating to WorkCover claims in Queensland. Use the links below to jump to a relevant section, or read along to find out more about…
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What Is A “Worker” Defined As In Queensland?
If you’ve been injured at work in Queensland, there’s been an important change to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 that you should know about. The change is to how “worker” is defined…
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What You Need To Know About CTP Claims in QLD
If you are in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland and you suffer an injury that is the fault of the driver, owner or another person with Compulsory Third Party…
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What Is Negligence In A Personal Injury Claim?
To be successful in a personal injuries claim in Queensland, you must first prove that your injury was caused by the negligence of someone else. So what is negligence? Negligence is the…
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Bullying at Work
There is an overlap between personal injury law and employment law when it comes to claims involving bullying and harassment in the workplace. If you have been bullied at work, it is important to…
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Workers Compensation For Volunteers
There are a lot of people who volunteer to work for their favourite charity or institution, but what happens if you are injured or worse whilst undertaking work for your…
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Settling personal injury claims for minors
Settling personal injury claims for minors (or anyone with a legal incapacity) Children under 18 can claim compensation for personal injury. However the child cannot bring the claim themselves. The claim…
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Making a compensation claim even if I am the party at fault
Can you make a compensation claim if the accident was partially your fault? Yes. You can still make a claim for compensation if you were partly at fault for the…
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NEW QLD LAWS $330 fine if you drive within 1m of a cyclist
In 2013, 13 cyclists were killed on Queensland roads. New laws will be introduced next month which will see drivers hit with a $330 fine and lose three demerit points…
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Refunds To DEEWR From Compensation Claims
Not many people have heard of DEEWR. It stands for Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. It is the Commonwealth Government Department responsible for providing services and support to…
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Are Compensation Payouts Affected By Child Support?
How Are Child Support Payments Determined in Australia? Child Support cases are handled by Services Australia, whom calculate the amounts to be paid through an internal process. They take into…
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Should young drivers use mobile phones while driving?
Should young drivers use mobile phones (hand-held or hands-free) while driving? At GC Law we have covered the use of mobile phones and their impact on fatal car crashes in previous articles. Given the…
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Refunds to Public Hospitals for Workers’ Compensation Claims
One of the many questions we get at GC Law regarding workers’ compensation claims and reimbursement of hospital treatment costs is "Who pays for my hospital bills if I'm injured at work?"…
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Paying Back Medicare After Personal Injury Claim
If you are injured in an accident and are making a claim for compensation, you can still claim on Medicare for the costs of seeing bulk billing doctors, and in some…
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Will my injury claim affect my Centrelink entitlements?
Does a compensation payout affect Centrelink benefits/payments? Your personal injuries compensation payout may have an effect on your Centrelink payments. Whether received by the claimant or a partner, compensation generally affects…
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What is a “Dangerous Recreational Activity”?
We all love a bit of fun and sometimes we get involved with activities that could be considered dangerous, this is activity where accidents often happen and in some cases…
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What Are The Main Causes Of Car Accidents?
There are a number of reasons why car accidents occur. Diver error The most common cause of car accidents is driver error. Common mistakes include speeding, failing to give way, following too…
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How to get the best out of your personal injury lawyer
When making the decision to contact a personal injury lawyer to work on your behalf in your claim for compensation, it is important that you know the right questions to…
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Stay Safe this Christmas – GC Law Recommends
Christmas is the time for holidays, relaxation and having fun with friends and family. Unfortunately, Christmas also brings with it an increase in the number of people being injured. There…
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What Type of Compensation Can I Claim for a Car Accident?
Accident compensation Compensation is paid by an insurance company that manages car accident insurance claims. Insurance companies often seek advice from their own lawyers as to whether they should either accept a…
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Insurance Company Rip Off Tactics
How do Insurance Companies Try to Rip You Off? Something we hear a lot when talking to prospective clients at GC Law is "The insurance company tried to rip me off",…
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Slip and Fall Loophole – Australia Law
It's Australia's slip and fall loophole. Take a tumble on a public footpath and bad luck. Now, the campaign to make councils pay. This is the story as featured on…
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Slip, Trip & Fall Compensation Claims – Am I Covered In A Public Place?
If you suffer a fall in a public place or at work, it can be a very distressing and humiliating event which often results in suffering a serious injury. Injuries…
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Can I Claim Compensation For An Injury At Work Christmas Party
Another year has almost finished and we wonder just where the time has gone, it's also the time that companies start thinking about workplace Christmas parties. These parties are a…
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Call for total ban on phone use by drivers – Victorian Coroner
At GC Law we have mentioned the risks of accidents whilst using a mobile device in a number of articles on our web site, and interesting to note the Victorian coroner is…
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What Is A TPD Claim & How Long Do They Take?
We've covered a number of areas of personal injury law on our website but we haven't until now written about TPD Claims, or in other words claims for Total and Permanent…
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Changes to Queensland workers’ compensation laws – How they Impact You
Changes to the Queensland workers’ compensation laws came into effect on 15 October 2013. Perhaps the most significant amendment is the introduction of a threshold on common law claims for damages. For…
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Personal injury law is about helping people
We see a lot of clients who have been injured either at work or in a public place and most times, they feel lost and in most cases do not…
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Is there a time limit to claim for a personal injury?
Yes there is, for personal injury claims you must have commenced the claim process within 3 years of your injury or accident. If you have not commenced your claim within…
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Pain & Suffering Compensation Payouts
A question we often get asked at GC Law when reviewing a case file for the first time is “What is the amount I can claim for my injury?” This is…
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Qld Government recommends changes to workers compensation
Even with new research showing that *83% of Queenslanders support the right of workers to bring legal claims for injuries in unsafe workplaces, and 73% believing workers should be able…
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GC Law Checklist: What To Do If You’ve Been Injured At Work
There are several steps you need to know when or if you have been injured as part of your employment. It is very important that you are aware of your…
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How Long does a Car Crash Compensation Claim take?
At GC Law, one of the most frequently asked questions during a case review is "When will my claim be over?" It's very important, early in the process of beginning a…
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Don’t Text Someone While They are Driving – You could be liable
Don't send a text to someone whilst they are driving, you could be held responsible if they have an accident. We've written about this in an earlier article, mobile phone texting…
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Travel compensation in doubt for Qld workers
Earlier this week, the following article appeared on ninemsn.com.au and in print. “Queensland workers who claim compensation for injuries suffered on the way to or from work are enjoying an…
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Can A Contractor Claim For Workers Compensation?
This article will also be available to download as a PDF if you wish to use it as a reference. Contractors and Workers' Compensation Workers compensation is a complicated area and even…
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Drugs and Alcohol a Factor in Workplace Accidents
The recent AFL and ASADA investigation into the use of drugs in sport has brought to light drug use as a performance enhancing supplement and Essendon football club are currently undergoing investigations into the use of…
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Work Injury Compensation Claims – How GC law Works For You
As an injured worker it is your legal right to speak with a specialist workers compensation lawyer and seek legal advice on what compensation you are entitled too. There are many other…
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Meet Courtney Schafer – Business Receptionist of the GC law Team
In this article we meet another member of the GC Law team, so you get to know each member of our team a little better. At GC law we have over 25…
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Crackdown on Workers Compensation Entitlement Claims
Recent news indicates that Victoria’s work protection body has cracked down on payments to injured workers, with a 43 per cent increase in the number of disputes arising from benefit terminations.…
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5 Tips On What To Do After A Car Accident Injury
Being involved in a car accident is a very traumatic experience, and it will be very difficult for you to think and act clearly, and quickly. There are a number of things…
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Alica Bradford – Part of the GC law Family
At GC Law, we continue our series of articles on our team of compensation lawyers, so you get to know us all a little better. The team at GC law have over…
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Segway Laws: Are They Legal In Queensland?
Yes folks the news is official, it is now legal for Segways to be used on footpaths across Queensland last week and reports are that tour operators and members of the general…
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Solo Teenager Drivers More Of A Risk of a Fatal Car Accident
Tragically, people are killed and injured on our roads every day and these crashes devastate families, friends and whole communities. What is even worse is that young drivers are two…
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Meet The GC Law Family – GC Law Team
At GC Law, we get to know you very well during the process of assisting you with your compensation claim, and in this series of articles we’d like to introduce you…
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Car Accidents and Black Boxes
Today many modern cars have onboard computers that record data about speed, air bag deployment or failures, braking and other mechanical functions. This information can sometimes help to determine the…
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Changes to Workers Compensation Claims in Queensland
At GC Law we are constantly monitoring changes to the law that affect personal injury and compensation claims, particularly when it comes to workers compensation claims. Effective from July 1st new legislation has come…
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Been Injured in a Car Accident?
It is a sad fact today that if you drive on our roads, you have a chance of being involved in a car accident. In the next 24 hours, around 4,800…
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Can I Claim Compensation From A Car Accident On The Way To Work?
Have you been involved in a car accident on your way to or from work? Did you know you could be eligible to make a claim for an injury sustained on your way to…
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What Is A Common Law Compensation Claim?
A Common Law claim is when you claim an amount for damages sustained for pain and suffering, loss of income, past, present, and future expenses you might incur due to your injury.…
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How do you make a Personal Injury Claim?
Some people think they can handle their own claim for compensation. The problem is they will never recover the full compensation to which they’re entitled because they don’t know the law.…
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Roadworks Not To Blame for Car Accidents
The continuing saga of ongoing road works around the Gold Coast has been a frustrating exercise for most motorists including those who have been on a visit or holiday to the coast.…
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Car Accident Compensation – Are you entitled to a claim?
At GC Law we specialise in injury compensation claims including those caused by car accidents. It is important to point out, that if you or a member of your family has…
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How Mobile Phones Increase The Risk Of A Car Accident
At GC Law we handle personal injury compensation claims for many car accident victims, and looking over our recent case files a number of relevant statistics stand out. The number of car accidents caused by…
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Don’t Get Ripped off by an Insurance Company
In this article we are going to discuss how you handle an insurance company when you have an accident in a private place or you are injured in a car accident regardless…
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What Is the Free Case Review Process
A number of people have asked me over the past few months, what the process for requesting a free case review is, and what type of questions are asked by our lawyers…
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No Win No Fee Lawyers
At GC Law we are no win no fee lawyers. The no win no fee concept allows people who have suffered personal injury access to the justice system, with no upfront costs. Personal…
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Marking and protecting your property against Theft.
By GC Law Hi, we at GC Law are concerned about safety and security on the Gold Coast, and we hope over the coming months through our latest news page, we will provide…
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Social Media and Personal Injury Compensation Claims
By Personal Injury Lawyers Gold Coast Social media is great for sharing information with family and friends, but a growing trend that a lot of us don’t realise is that…
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Car Accident Compensation Claims
Our Gold Coast lawyers specialise in car accident compensation claims. Motor vehicle accident claims are one of our core areas of practice. We are the personal injury lawyers on the…
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Who Can Claim Compensation from a Car Accident?
Know your rights - claims and compensation If you’ve been hurt in a car accident because of the fault of another driver then you have a right to compensation. Compensation…
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You Don’t Have to Rely on the Public Health System
Public Health System If you’ve been injured in a car accident or at work you have the protection under the law to payment of your medical treatment and rehabilitation costs…
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WorkCover Common Law Claims
WorkCover Common Law Claims If you're injured at work because of fault or negligence by your employer then you have a Common Law Claim. Most people have a Common Law…
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You Need a Lawyer to Make a Claim for Compensation
Some people think they can handle their own claim for compensation. The problem is they will never recover the full compensation to which they’re entitled because they don’t know the…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organised by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research…
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Congratulations Gold Coast SUNS
Congratulations to the Gold Coast SUNS on their historic first home ground win in almost 2 years. Now that the drought has been broken, we’re all looking forward to a…
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Contractors May be Entitled to Worker’s Compensation
You may be entitled to worker’s compensation regardless of whether your employer deducts income tax from your wage or not. You can claim worker’s compensation benefits if you don’t supply…
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Worker’s Compensation Claims
People who’ve been hurt at work are entitled to worker’s compensation under a “no fault” system. This means you can claim worker’s compensation benefits irrespective of fault on the part…
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Claiming Worker’s Compensation in Queensland
If you’ve been injured at work then you’re entitled to worker’s compensation regardless of how the injury was caused. There is a 6-month time limit to lodge an Application for…
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