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Hospital medical negligence case

Case Study: An unfortunate death in a rural mental health unit

Medical Negligence

The inquest into the death of JP (https://coroners.nsw.gov.au/coroners-court/download.html/documents/findings/2020/FINDINGS_-_JP.pdf) is a sad case which involves the suicide of an involuntary patient in a mental health unit…

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mesothelioma from asbestos exposure

I have lung cancer, am I entitled to compensation?

Asbestos

It is well known that smoking can cause lung cancer. Less well known is that asbestos exposure can also cause lung cancer. Lung cancer, also…

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Redlands morning tea

In the Community

Come and join us for a morning tea in Redlands.

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Bribie Island Morning Tea

In the Community

Health information seminar at Bribie Island Please join us for a FREE community health information seminar at Bribie Island RSL Club. More information about this event can…

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Enduring power of attorney solicitors Brisbane

Changes to Queensland’s guardianship and decision maker laws

Estate Administration

In November last year, Jenna Hutchinson wrote about the new Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive forms that were being introduced in Queensland….

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employee injured on crutches

Am I entitled to lump sum compensation for my work injury? If so, how much will I receive?

Workplace Rights

The Return to Work Act 2014 (SA) (“the RTW Act”) provides that compensation for economic and non economic loss is payable for work injuries sustained…

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Are you covered for tpd injury

Superannuation Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) Assist claims with Sunsuper

Superannuation

Sunsuper have now made significant changes to their policy of insurance for Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) Assist insurance cover. As of 1 July 2016…

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Institutional abuse law

Case Summary: – State of New South Wales v DC [2017] HCA 22

Institutional Abuse

Background The matter involved two sisters who were subjected to physical and sexual abuse by their stepfather over a period of time. Eventually in April…

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Pets in rental properties

Pets and strata schemes

Property Law

When purchasing a Strata Title property it is important to take note of the position of the Owners Corporation with regard to keeping pets in…

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Executors duties in will

What are the duties of an Executor?

Estate Administration

Immediately after someone has died can be an emotional time. We understand taking on the solemn responsibility of acting as an Executor can be stressful….

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Hospital medical negligence case

Parliamentary inquiry: The horrendous state of NSW hospitals

Medical Negligence

The parliamentary inquiry into Health Outcomes and Access to Health and Hospital Services in Rural, Regional and Remote New South Wales has received several hundred…

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medical expenses from a workplace injury

What to do if you have been injured at work

Workplace Rights

If you have been injured at work, the most important thing you must do is to report the injury to a Supervisor and complete an…

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