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At IM Lawyers, we believe we have the right mix of pragmatic and results-driven advice measured with calming and reassuring representation. We pride ourselves on having a knack for understanding our client's needs and working side by side with them to achieve optimal results. Whether we are helping a worker get their life back on track after a nasty workplace injury or sitting beside an..
IM Lawyers Blog
6M ago
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 ..read more
IM Lawyers Blog
7M ago
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 ..read more
IM Lawyers Blog
8M ago
In this article, we look at settlement refunds that private health insurers and income protection insurers may expect following the successful completion of a personal injury claim ..read more
IM Lawyers Blog
9M ago
Joanne Willmot, a survivor of child sexual and physical abuse, brought a claim for compensation against the State of Queensland, due to abuse as a minor in the late 1950’s and 1960’s. The matter went to the Supreme Court which ordered a permanent stay of proceedings. An appeal saw that original decision upheld ..read more
IM Lawyers Blog
9M ago
A closer look at lump sum payments in Comcare claims after workplace injury. We take a deep dive into permanent impairment payments and compensation for non-economic loss ..read more
IM Lawyers Blog
10M ago
Gratuitous care is the time given to an injured person, by relatives or friends, to help with everyday tasks like domestic work. Compensation for gratuitous care can be considered in some personal injury claims ..read more
IM Lawyers Blog
10M ago
It is important for personal injury compensation recipients to understand the circumstances surrounding refunds to entities like the NDIS because it will impact the amount of money potentially owed to them and, subsequently, the amount of compensation a claimant receives themselves ..read more
IM Lawyers Blog
1y ago
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety noted that, while there are obvious risks associated with the gig economy model existing in the sector, there is also scope for elderly users to be “empowered to better control their own care ..read more
IM Lawyers Blog
1y ago
New contract term laws aim to protect consumers and small businesses from unfair contracts. Under the new and amended laws, from November 2023, all unfair contract terms will be illegal, and parties using unfair contract terms may face severe penalties ..read more
IM Lawyers Blog
1y ago
The National Redress Scheme was set up by the Federal Government to provide compensation and other redress initiatives to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. In this article, we look at how the National Redress Scheme works and the compensation and other benefits available under the scheme ..read more