A fall is always startling, a little embarrassing and very distressing if you have hurt yourself badly. That’s one of the reasons we all have a legal responsibility to protect each other from foreseeable harm. It’s called a Duty of Care and it means individuals and organisations are obliged to provide a safe environment. If…
Read More
You may have heard about the term public liability but like many people, may not understand what it means and can completely miss out on compensation you deserve. One of the most common misconceptions is that public liability is a claim you can make only if you get injured in a public place, like a…
Read More
Australians are a pet-loving community, and you would least expect a household family dog to attack someone. However, it’s not uncommon to hear about dog attack incidents flashed on the news, with victims ranging from young children to the elderly. If you or someone in your family has been attacked or bitten by a dog…
Read More
A trip to the local shopping centre is a day-to-day activity for most Australians. For some people, shopping is akin to a sport, for others, it’s a necessary evil. Whether you love shopping or hate it, the shopping centre continues to draw a crowd with more than shopping on offer. Shopping centres are home to…
Read More
We’ve all heard the proverb ‘accidents will happen’. It’s a consoling phrase when a mistake has been made, but when an accident causes serious injury and hardship the sentiment is not so comforting. It can be even more distressing if the ‘accident’ occurs as a direct result of someone else’s action, negligence or the…
Read More