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You are entitled to compensation, through the at-fault driver’s Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance, if you meet the following criteria:  Read the rest of the entry...

A “worker” can apply either with WorkCover Queensland or with their employer’s self-insurer for compensation if:  Read the rest of the entry...

Can Qld Police seize your GoPro or SM card and use it as evidence?  Read the rest of the entry...

The horror of the fatalities that occurred yesterday at Dreamworld will reverberate for a long time amongst anyone that was witness to the terrible accident, but none more so than the families of those affected. One small consolation for the families of the victims is that they are likely to be able to sue Dreamworld and claim compensation for causing the death of their loved ones.  Read the rest of the entry...

Any news relating to a truck accident, be it in Brisbane or on the Gold Coast, highlights that when a truck is involved in an accident, there are usually serious consequences for all those involved. This is usually due to the fact that trucks are considerably larger than other vehicles on the road or because the truck is transporting volatile cargo.  Read the rest of the entry...

A bus transporting Australian tourists was involved in a fatal head-on motor vehicle accident with a local commuter bus in Vanuatu on Monday. Ten Australian passengers are alleged to be seriously injured. Three Australian passengers were flown to a hospital in Noumea yesterday as they required specialist care for head injuries. Other Australian patients have been airlifted to Brisbane hospitals. Three locals have allegedly died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.  Read the rest of the entry...

A very confusing aspect of personal injury law arises from situations where the accident and injury arises from something outside the victim’s control. What are their options for legal recourse? Who is responsible for the accident?  Read the rest of the entry...