Jess Byrne is a senior associate in the insurance team. She has been a team member since 2016 and has experience predominantly in the management of personal injury claims for insurers and self-insurers under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 and Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994.
Jess frequently prepares advices in relation to liability and quantum issues. She also has experience in advising on statutory threshold issues under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 and indemnity issues generally.
Jess has practical experience in claims management during the pre-proceedings and litigation stages, including claims involving pure psychiatric injuries, cross-jurisdictional issues and multiple parties.
A significant outcome for employers in High Court case examining vicarious liability.
Brisbane-based law firm, Cooper Grace Ward is delighted to announce that five lawyers are taking the next step in their career as they are promoted into new positions.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.