A medical (or other) report is often the most important evidence in a claim for compensation. Receiving a request for a report adds to the workload of already busy health professionals. This report, however, can often make the difference in the success of a claim. It can also strongly influence the amount of compensation recoverable.
2021 has been challenging for schools, with COVID-19−related restrictions and lockdowns, and the ongoing issue surrounding vaccination of staff and students. Apart from COVID, 2021 has also seen some interesting legal cases that contain some key reminders for all schools to take into the 2022 school year. In Mattock v State of New South Wales
Snedden Hall & Gallop wish to thank their colleagues in the ACT legal profession who have again ranked our personal injuries team highly in the prestigious Doyle’s Guide awards. The Doyles Guide is a comprehensive and independent directory which showcases Australia's best firms and lawyers. It is compiled based on the findings of extensive surveys
All employers and employees are well aware of the way in which our workplaces have changed in the last two years. In March 2020 we published an article dealing with workers compensation issues arising from COVID-19. It focused on the need for employers to ensure safe work practices and a safe workplace, particularly with working
Injuries at work can be devastating! When a worker suffers a physical or psychological injury, it can lead to time away from work and treatment expenses. In this article we explore what compensation may be available for workplace injuries in the private sector. Workers compensation If an injury or disease occurred ‘in the course of
Almost every kind of legal claim is subject to a time limit, often referred to as limitation periods. Each state and territory have laws dealing with limitation periods. Limitation periods confirm the amount of time a person has to file court proceedings for a civil cause of action. What is a cause of action and
“Mr Fluffy” Asbestos has been a part of the “fabric of Canberra” for a long time now, and not in a positive way. It is very pleasing to see that the Federal and ACT Governments are joining forces to provide financial support for those suffering serious injury arising from exposure to asbestos in Mr Fluffy
Who is legally responsible, or liable, if you, the tenant, are injured on or in your rented premises? In this article Richard Faulks and co-author Eddie Stewart talk about circumstances in which your landlord may be held liable. Who is liable? There are many circumstances in which a tenant, occupying premises owned by a landlord,
The festive season is upon us – Christmas trees are going up, cars are packed and wine cellars are facing a foray of keen holiday goers. During the holiday period, accidents are one of the last things people think about. Unfortunately, they are much more common than you might expect. In this article we briefly
The well-known legal writer, Harold Luntz, wrote in 2019 that it is well established law that “where any legal wrong is to be compensated by damages, the aim of the court is to award such sum of money which will as nearly as possible put the person who has been injured, or otherwise suffered a
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