Luke Ingham-Myers

Legal Practice Director

Luke has been practising as a solicitor since 1997, following two years in the Queensland District Court as a Judges’ Associate.

Luke’s primary practice areas are:

  • Personal injury law;
  • Queensland worker’s compensation;
  • Comcare (federal worker’s compensation);
  • Motor vehicle accidents;
  • Public liability (slip and fall claims);
  • Abuse claims;
  • Medical negligence;
  • NDIS claims;
  • Military compensation;
  • ​Commercial law;
  • Estate planning;
  • Probate and deceased estates.
  • Dispute resolution

His 25 plus years of practice have included time spent in top-tier law firms (Clayton Utz), senior in-house roles in banking and financial services (Suncorp and Allianz)) and technology start-ups (onthehouse.com.au).

Having enjoyed combined roles as General Counsel and Executive General Manager Corporate Services, Luke appreciates the balance required to negotiate the commercial realities of running a business, protecting assets and ensuring the long-term security over a company’s innovation and capital.

With over a decade working for insurance companies, Luke knows how they tick at both an operational and claims level. This knowledge is invaluable in achieving successful outcomes for our clients in personal injury and compensation claims.

Luke is a nationally accredited mediator (NMAS) and an Accredited Mental Health First Aider.

Memberships

  • Queensland Law Society
  • Nudgee College Advisory Council
  • Board Chair, Our Lady of the Rosary School
  • Tattersall’s Club
  • Victorian Racing Club
  • Honorary solicitor, Indooroopilly Canoe Club

Recent blogs by Luke

Estate planning challenges for someone who has lost capacity

Estate planning challenges for someone who has lost capacity

Losing the ability to make legal and financial decisions, known as losing capacity, can create serious challenges for estate planning. This article explains what capacity means, why it is essential for estate planning, and the legal options available in Queensland if someone loses capacity before putting documents in place.
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Privacy laws – the small business exemption

Privacy laws – the small business exemption

One of the most controversial parts of the Privacy Act 1988 and the proposed reforms to that legislation is the small business exemption, as it allows small businesses what some may call a ‘free pass’ to not comply with privacy obligations when dealing with an individual’s personal information.
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How long do I have to make a personal injury claim in Queensland?

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?

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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