In Queensland, the law accepts that medical practitioners may need to make difficult medical decisions under significant pressure. However, medical negligence is more than just a simple mistake in diagnosis or treatment provision. There are three general elements that Read the rest of the entry…
Generally speaking, an injury such as scarring on the face may be compensated in a claim. Your damages can include pain and suffering and costs for plastic surgery or similar treatment to remove the scar, or limit its appearance. Read the rest of the entry…
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 Read the rest of the entry…
When a worker is injured during the course of their employment, they may suffer more than just the physical injuries afflicting their body. Psychological injuries such as stress and depression are conditions that may arise as secondary injuries caused Read the rest of the entry…
