 Healthcare providers owe patients a duty of care. When that care falls below an acceptable standard and causes harm, a medical negligence claim may arise.
Common Examples Include:
How to Find a Good Lawyer14/5/2026  Choosing the right lawyer can make a huge difference to your experience and your outcome. Here are a few quick tips to help you find someone genuinely suited to your needs.
1. Do your research. A helpful starting point is understanding the area of law you need assistance with. The ‘You and the Law’ website (https://www.youandthelaw.com.au/) is a particularly useful tool—not only for clear, plain-English information, but also because you can search for a lawyer in your postcode or town, and even filter by practice area to find someone who specialises in the type of matter you have. 2. Ask a lawyer you already trust. Injured at work? Know your rights!5/5/2026  Workplace injuries aren’t always straightforward, especially when they affect your ability to earn an income.
If your injury was caused by your employer’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation covering:
Understanding your entitlements can help protect your financial future and your family’s wellbeing. Motor vehicle accidents can have lasting physical, emotional, and financial impacts. If the accident was fully or partly someone else’s fault, you may be eligible to make a claim through Queensland’s Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme.
 What is an enduring power of attorney?
An enduring power of attorney (“EPA”) is a legal document which allows you to appoint someone to make decisions for you during your lifetime. There are some circumstances in which you may be unable to make decisions. For example, you may be overseas, you may be too ill, or you may have lost capacity. It is not only ageing people who lose capacity. Losing capacity can happen to anyone at any time. Sadly, people lose capacity for many reasons, including as a result of dementia, temporary illness, intellectual or psychiatric disability or brain injury. |
