In this episode, special counsel Damien Jarrett is joined by senior associate Kim Villis to discuss the Court of Appeal case Cootharinga North Queensland v Wolfs. Damien and Kim explore the importance of pleadings in workers’ compensation claims, focusing on how the risk of injury must be clearly identified in the statement of claim.
In this episode, special counsel Damien Jarrett is joined by special counsel Chris Murphy and senior associate Jess Byrne to discuss the High Court case of CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman.
Welcome to Inside the Claim with CGW, Cooper Grace Ward’s new workers compensation podcast that offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent trial cases and expert insights from the lawyers who ran them.
Best Lawyers Australia has released its 2027 Best Law Firm rankings, and Cooper Grace Ward has received impressive recognition in 21 practice areas.
In this episode of ‘Coffee with CGW’, special counsel Damien Jarrett from our insurance team joins private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem for a lively chat over coffee. In this candid conversation, we delve into Damien’s background, explore his life outside CGW and discuss what gets him excited about his work.
In this episode of ‘Coffee with CGW’, special counsel Chris Murphy from our insurance team joins private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem for a lively chat over coffee. In this candid conversation, we delve into Chris’ background, explore his life outside CGW, and discuss what gets him excited about his work.
Cooper Grace Ward leads 2025 Doyles Guide rankings for Workers Compensation and Compulsory Third Party Insurance.
Cooper Grace Ward has maintained its market-leading position in the 2024 Doyles Guide rankings for insurance and workers’ compensation law.
In a recent Queensland Supreme Court decision, a host employer was found to be 75% liable for failing to implement and enforce a safe system of work after a labour hire employee fractured his elbow when attempting to dodge a wasp and then falling over a bag of rubbish.
In the recent decision of Bishop v Compass Group Remote Hospitality Services Pty Ltd [2024] QDC 14, the District Court found that, although the employer had breached its duty of care towards its employee, that breach had not caused the injured worker’s bilateral elbow condition.
Join us for a coffee chat with insurance partner Tony Park and private clients partner Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Tony’s background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.
In the recent District Court decision of Morris v Evolution Traffic Control Pty Ltd [2023] QDC 195, an employer and principal contractor were both found not liable for a trip and fall on a raised section of bitumen at a traffic site.