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ArticleMaking a public liability claim? Proceed at your own riskEvaluating the merits of a potential claim early and carefully is critical to saving time, stress, and money.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleEmotional distress: Can I sue Workcover for mishandling my claim?There is no right to sue Workcover or the claims officer for a psychological injury caused by the claims process.AustraliaEmployment and HRRoche Legal
ArticleDeceptive legal tactics in workers compensation claimsThis 2019 Qld case revealed a pattern of deception, by the employer and also by the insurer's legal representatives.AustraliaEmployment and HRRoche Legal
ArticleCase Review (PIPA): Harris v Evans Built Pty LtdThis case summary examines when courts will extend limitation periods based on late disclosure of decisive contractual documentsAustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleWhy do personal injury claims in Queensland usually settle out of court?Most personal injury claims in Queensland require informal settlement negotiations before formal proceedings are filed.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleCan I Claim Compensation for Negligence Without a Lawyer?Risks of claiming compensation without legal representation, how insurance companies exploit self-represented individuals.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleThe Whiplash Whirlwind: Claiming damages for personal injury in QueenslandEntertaining article about claiming damages for whiplash injuries. Link to article 10 steps to take after a car accident in Qld. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleQueensland Supreme & District Court awards for personal injuries in 2023In 2023, only 6 reported personal injury decisions went through a proper trial in the Supreme or District courts.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleClaiming Damages After Missing the 6-Month WorkCover DeadlineMissing the 6-month deadline doesn't automatically mean the end of the road.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleNew Personal Injury Notice of Claim Forms Now in ForceThis article breaks down what's changed, why it matters, and what you need to do if you're preparing to lodge a claim.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleWhy you should not represent yourself in a claim for personal injuriesIt is not sensible to represent yourself in a claim for personal injuries. Recent example included.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
Article2025 Review: Motor vehicle accident judgmentsRecent Qld SC decisions in 2025 clarify how motor vehicle accident injury claims are assessed under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleQueensland Supreme Court awards for personal injuries in 2021A summary of the 8 personal injury claims that made it to trial in the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2021.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleQueensland Supreme & District Court Awards for Personal Injuries in 2024These summaries are based on the judgments for personal injury claim trials published on the Supreme Court Library Queensland (SCLQ) website in 2024.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleHow to win a claim for Total & Permanent Disability (TPD claim)Understanding the TPD claim process and requirements is fundamental to winning your TPD Claim.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleLessons from the courts: QLD estate disputes in 2025We examine three Qld court decisions handed down in 2025 to offer a revealing window into how courts approach these disputes today. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialRoche Legal
ArticleQueensland Supreme & District Court award for personal injuries in 2022Most PI claims resolve out of court. Discusses injuries caused by motor vehicle & workplace accidents & medical negligence.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal
ArticleMandatory Final Offers and Settlement Formalities: Understanding Allen v Brother InternationalFor practitioners dealing with disputed settlements, Allen provides persuasive authority that acceptance of a compliant MFO creates immediate contractual obligations, even if formalization remains incomplete.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRoche Legal