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Pain and suffering is a legal term that refers to the physical and emotional damage caused from an injury. It falls under the ‘general damages’ head of damages because it is not easily quantifiable. In Queensland, general damages are assessed on a scale known as the Injury Value Scale (ISV) under the Civil Liability Act 2003 (CLA). Schedule 4 of the CLA includes a table that illustrates the range of injuries that a claimant may suffer to varying parts of the body. Each injury has a range from 1 (minor) to 100 (catastrophic) and each range has a corresponding monetary value and criteria to determine what level an injury should be assessed at within that range.   Read the rest of the entry...

It is never advisable to drive while you are tired and fatigued. Doing so, especially in the course of employment, can open a worker up to not only risk of an accident but also potential criminal liability.  Read the rest of the entry...

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It was disconcerting to read an article today on the Gold Coast Bulletin, “Bike Rider seriously injured in accident.”   Read the rest of the entry...

The first meeting with a lawyer can be a difficult process for some people. When it comes to a WorkCover claim, there may be many concerns or questions about a person’s legal rights if they have been injured during work.  Read the rest of the entry...