The Supreme Court at Rockhampton has granted a psychiatrically injured plaintiff, Ellie Wilson, a time extension. Ellie can now seek personal injury compensation for medical negligence after 22 years of delay. Her claim alleges she suffered a psychiatric injury because
Doctor failed to advise mother of natural birth risks
A doctor failed to advise a mother of natural birth risks. If the mother had known, she would have chosen a C-section instead of a natural birth and her baby would not have been injured. In Montogmery v Lanarkshire Health
When does a party to litigation waive privilege over legal advice?
Plaintiff lawyers of any significant experience will all have received at some point a letter from their opponents solicitor, “without prejudice save as to cost,” explaining why the plaintiff’s case is apparently hopeless and should be discontinued. The level of
Personal injury damages for loss of superannuation benefits
Are personal injury damages for loss of superannuation benefits capped at the Commonwealth minimum statutory employer contributions? The short answer is no. Read on for the full explanation. The Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld) (‘CLA’) was enacted after the Ipp
How to find the best lawyer
Some clients will choose a kind and compassionate lawyer who listens and shows they care. Others will look for a tough and competitive type who they trust to fight hard for their case. How to know if a lawyer is good or not can be difficult, especially if you have never had to use a lawyer before.