Personal Injury Claims Archives

30 March

Sticky

Dog Bite Liability in Queensland: Who Is Responsible for Personal Injury Claims?

Dog Bite Liability Queensland: Laws, Claims and Owner Responsibility Dog bite liability in Queensland is becoming an increasingly important issue as personal injury claims continue to rise. Incidents often involve postal workers, delivery drivers, or visitors entering private property, only to be attacked by a resident dog. So who is legally responsible when a dog causes injury? While many assume liability is straightforward, Queensland law has evolved significantly. Understanding your obligations as a dog owner or your rights as an injured person is essential. Understanding Dog Bite Liability in Queensland The Historical Scienter Rule Traditionally, Queensland followed the scienter rule. Under this rule, a dog...

04 March

0 Comments

Sticky

Personal Injury Claim: What to Do When Served with a Notice

Posted by Ashleigh DoRozario

in Personal Injury Claims

What To Do When Served with a Notice of Claim Form It is important you contact a lawyer as soon as you are served with a personal injury claim, as time limitations apply and they can impact your defence as well as your financial interests. Notice of Claim Form Generally, you will be personally served with a letter from a law firm attaching a lengthy document. The front page of that document will likely be headed ‘Form 1’ and state it is a ‘Notice of Claim’ under the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (Qld) (‘PIPA’). Sometimes the letter and claim form will arrive by...

18 February

0 Comments

Sticky

Why Lawyers in QLD Cannot Advertise Personal Injury Claims

Posted by Ashleigh DoRozario

in Personal Injury Claims

Did you know that lawyers and law firms in Queensland cannot advertise their services relating to making a personal injury claim? Despite the legislative restrictions, many lawyers and law firms ignore the limitations and advertise their personal injury services anyway. Not us though. While we do provide personal injury services, we understand our legislative and ethical obligations to refrain from advertising personal injury claims. In this article, we will explore why personal injury lawyers cannot advertise their claims services, how these restrictions aim to protect both clients and the integrity of the legal profession, and what clients can do if they need help...

Dog Bite Liability in Queensland: Who Is Responsible for Personal Injury Claims?

Personal Injury Claim: What to Do When Served with a Notice

Why Lawyers in QLD Cannot Advertise Personal Injury Claims

Quick Links

Quick Confidential Enquiry

Contact Details