Our 83-year-old client was leaving the hospital after visiting her late husband, who was a patient at the time. Whilst leaving the emergency department, she was knocked over by the downdraft of a helicopter landing. Hospital workers had made an error by leaving the door to the emergency department open. The open door resulted in…
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You would not expect to be injured while shopping at Coles or Woolies. Unfortunately, accidents are much more common than you think, so it’s important to understand slip and fall supermarket cases to be prepared in this unfortunate situation. The Civil Liability Act is legislation that applies where negligence is alleged against a person or…
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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…
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Slips, trips and falls are the second leading cause of injuries in Australia, accounting for over 20% of all injuries; falls within buildings are increasing by 15% over a 3-year period. Many preventable slips, trips and falls are happening: On poorly maintained areas on private properties such as at hotels, nursing homes or rental units…
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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…
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Slip and fall accidents are the kind of accidents no one really wants to talk about. Victims often feel like people blame them for not paying attention. Many victims are elderly or young children who can’t advocate for themselves. They may not have the capacity to understand what exactly happened. As a result, many accidents…
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Going shopping is something almost everyone looks forward to. Some people even make an event out of it, traveling some distance to shop at an exclusive mall. Whether you’re grocery shopping at your local supermarket, dining in a restaurant, picking up supplies at the paint store or scoping out fashion trends for the upcoming season,…
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