Every day in Queensland many people trip and fall on the footpath. Many bounce back up again but some suffer very nasty personal injuries. If you have suffered under similar circumstances, we may be able to help with your personal injury claims Brisbane and beyond. If you trip and fall on the footpath and suffer from an injury you should seek advice from a specialist personal injury lawyer, who has expertise in seeking compensation for personal injury claims Brisbane and beyond Your lawyer will be able to advise you as to whether you have a claim, the prospects of success, how to bring the cla ..read more

A helping hand thanks to Delaney v Q-COMP, the 2019 legislative amendments, and Your Claim Lawyers In the 2018 to 2019 financial year, 55.7% of psychological injury claims were rejected by WorkCover Queensland.[1] This is compared to a 4.7% rejection rate for physical injuries in the same period. Many applicants that have sustained a psychological injury from bullying and harassment in the workplace (in particular) will find their applications denied by WorkCover or a self-insurer in the first instance. Why is this? The high rejection rate is in large part due to the operation of section 32(5 ..read more

What is the difference? It is important to understand the different types of insurance for motor vehicles.  Most people take out insurance to cover them if their vehicle is damaged, or if they are in an accident and damage another vehicle or property.  This often referred to as comprehensive car insurance.  Some people elect to only insure for property damage to another vehicle and not their own.  This may be the case if their vehicle is old or in poor condition.  CTP insurance stands for Compulsory Third Party insurance.  This insurance is paid when registration ..read more

Unfortunately, no matter how safely we drive and how careful we are accidents on the road do occur. Accidents can be very confronting when they occur particularly if you are injured or your vehicle is damaged. Here at Your Claim Lawyers, we are personal injury compensation in Brisbane specialists. Contact us today to begin seeking compensation for your claim. If you are in a car accident there are certain things you should always do:- Ensure that you, any passengers and the other driver are alright. If there are any injuries call the police and ambulance if required. Take full details of the ..read more

This decision was handed down: Appeal allowed and increased quantum award from $314,345 to $543,988 and amending a costs order that the Second Defendant (Allianz) pay the Plaintiff’s costs on an indemnity basis and the costs of appeal on a standard basis. Read Decision The post Recent Future Economic Loss Decision appeared first on Your Claim Lawyers ..read more

Tragically the death of a loved one can occur in a workplace accident, a motor vehicle accident, or in some other circumstances due to the fault of a third party.  Although a loved one can never be replaced, the law does offer remedy in these circumstances by way of compensation.  These claims fall into two categories. The first is known as loss of dependency or wrongful death.  Such a claim may be brought by the dependents of a deceased person to recover damages for the financial loss the dependents will suffer due to the deceased no longer providing a source of income and serv ..read more

Increasingly, stonemasons and others within the engineered stone industry are being diagnosed with silicosis.  This is a lung condition caused by the inhalation of silica dust created when engineered stone is cut without proper precautions. Engineered stone has become increasingly popular since the early 2000s both for kitchen and bathroom benchtops.  It is a cheaper alternative to natural stone such as granite and marble.  Unlike granite and marble, engineered stone contains a high silica content. It has long been known within the industry that silica dust is dangerous and step ..read more

Sustaining an injury, whether it occurs in a motor vehicle accident, at work, or in some other way, is a traumatic and stressful experience.   Not only are you in pain, but often you are unable to work, care for your children and participate in activities you enjoy.  On top of this is the uncertainty of the claims process, which you have likely never been involved in. It is not surprising then that many, if not most, individuals experience worry, sleeplessness, tiredness, anger, and sadness.  Whilst we are not doctors or psychologists we have, over many years, seen our clie ..read more

The words ‘No Win, No Fee‘ are often used by lawyers when talking about legal fees.  It is important to understand what this phrase means. Firstly, it is important to understand the difference between legal fees and legal outlays. Your total legal costs are a combination of your professional legal fees plus your legal outlays. If lawyers act on a No Win, No Fee basis, this means the lawyers will not charge for the work they do in acting for a person suffering from personal injuries, unless and until a successful outcome is achieved.   A successful outcome generally means settlin ..read more

We are often contacted by workers that have been injured and received from WorkCover (or a workers’ compensation self-insurer) a Notice of Assessment offering a lump sum payment for their permanent impairment.  This occurs when a person injured at work has received compensation from WorkCover and their statutory claim for benefits has come to an end. Being assessed for permanent impairment does not mean that a worker is ‘all better’ or ‘back to normal’ after an injury. It just means that the injury has stabilised and reached maximum medical improvement, so symptoms are not likely to chang ..read more