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Category: Medical Negligence Claims
Can I sue my dentist for medical negligence?
This blog explains when you can sue a dentist for medical negligence in Queensland, the legal tests that apply, and the strict time limits involved.
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How long do I have to make a personal injury claim in Queensland?
In this blog, we look at various time limits, including notification of accident/injury, commencing a personal injury claim, appealing decisions and other time limits related to motor vehicle accident claims, workers’ compensation, medical negligence, child abuse claims and public liability claims.
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Contributory negligence: can I make a personal injury claim if I was partially at fault?
Even where there is some contributory negligence that led to an injury or illness, for example in a road accident or due to medical negligence, other factor/s that caused the injury, including another person’s negligence, may still entitle you to make a personal injury claim.
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IM Lawyers successful in medical negligence claim time limit application
An August 2024 Supreme Court of Queensland decision highlights how time limits in medical negligence claims can sometimes be extended. In this win for our client, IM Lawyers successfully argued that a “material fact of a decisive character” justified an extension, despite the usual three-year deadline to commence proceedings.
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What are “heads of damage” in a personal injury claim?
When quantifying the value of potential damages in a personal injury claim, there are some guidelines about what types of compensation can and cannot be claimed. To assist with this assessment process, the damages are broken down into categories called ‘heads of damage’.
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A comprehensive guide to making and finalising a personal injury claim
Personal injury matters involve many small steps within bigger and bigger steps which all work towards the finalisation of a compensation claim. This article breaks down the general steps usually taken throughout a personal injury claim in Queensland.
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A guide to personal injury claims – the types of claims, the differences and the similarities
When a person is injured and considering whether or not to make a claim for compensation, it can be very difficult to understand what type of personal injury claim they should make. Personal injury claims involve complex legal concepts and jargon, which make the whole process even more confusing.
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Refunding Centrelink after a personal injury compensation settlement
When someone is successful with their personal injury claim and receives compensation, there are certain amounts that may need to be taken out of the settlement or paid back by the claimant. Examples of this include NDIS payments, Medicare payments, and income protection insurance and private health insurance payments.
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Finalising your personal injury claim once settlement is agreed
When parties involved in a personal injury claim finally reach an agreement to settle, it can be a big relief for the injured person. However, although a bulk of the “heavy lifting” is over, there are still a few processes that need to be completed until the settlement funds can be paid to the claimant.
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Benefits of Mental Health First Aiders in a personal injury law firm
In 2021, our team members, Luke Ingham-Myers and Ashleigh Shea undertook training with Mental First Aid Australia to become accredited Mental Health First Aiders. Learn more about how this helps us deliver our services to clients going through some of the most difficult periods of their lives.
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Independent medical examinations in personal injury claims
In many personal injury claims, claimants may be required to attend what is called an Independent Medical Examination. IMEs are a bit different to a standard medical appointment so we thought we would provide some information about the IME and its impact on your personal injury claim.
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Information your lawyer will need to start your personal injury claim
It can sometimes be overwhelming when you first engage a personal injury lawyer, just how much information they require. It’s helpful to understand what information your lawyer will seek early on in your personal injury claim.
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