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The news this morning has potentially dealt a blow to rideshare company Uber and its reputation after an Uber driver allegedly ran over a 24 year old woman on the Gold Coast.  Read the rest of the entry...

However, those benefits are also countered with potential criticisms as well. Studies show that driverless cars may actually increase traffic congestion. Also, if sci-fi movies have taught us anything, anything with a computer can also be hacked. Driverless systems are not immune to ingenious computer experts and someone who is able to access a driverless system remotely can do substantial harm on the roads or even redirect routes completely.  Read the rest of the entry...

However, many of these enquiries are similar in nature, albeit with slightly different answers depending on the unique circumstances of the client, the nature of the accident, and the severity of the injury.  Read the rest of the entry...

• Produce can easily fall into aisles for people to slip on
• Freezers and spilled containers can leak liquids onto the floor
• Food poisoning from expired goods or other kinds of product liability
• Injuries from heavy products on overhead shelves, moving and stationary equipment, etc.
• Lack of, or improperly placed floor mats in the entrances or exits or in the frozen foods aisle can lead to slips
• Lacerations from damaged shopping carts
• Defective automatic doors
• Aisle obstructions from boxes, pallets, food, cleaning products, etc.
• Unmaintained pavement within the store property
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We are all used to hearing different references to lawyers in TV and media, but are these same terms applicable in Queensland? Why do we hear the term ‘attorney’ in busy areas like Brisbane and the Gold Coast?   Read the rest of the entry...

We received a Brisbane Workplace Compensation question from a client. In Queensland, WorkCover may try to settle a claim for permanent impairment with a lump sum offer.
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