In this case, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has found that ‘a nothing event’ was able to cause an aggravation to a previous work related neck injury, thereby allowing the ...
In this case, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has found that ‘a nothing event’ was able to cause an aggravation to a previous work related neck injury, thereby allowing the worker to receive further compensation to cover the period of the aggravation.
On 17 September 2015 the Queensland Parliament passed a Bill to amend the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (WCRA). The amendment saw significant changes to the WCRA and took effect from 9 October 2015.
The Queensland Supreme Court has recently ruled that once an insurer agrees to fund a claimant’s reasonable and appropriate rehabilitation pursuant to section 51 of the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 (Qld) (‘MAIA’), that decision cannot be rescinded, even in circumstances where strong later acquired evidence indicates probable fraud on
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is currently reviewing the duties imposed on parties in the chain of responsibility by the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
As part of its third annual work program, the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal has commenced an inquiry into the wharf and port sector of the road transport industry.
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a consultation regulatory impact statement to assess four regulatory options and their potential impacts.
Two recent New South Wales Supreme Court decisions provide important lessons for road transport operators and consignors on their liability under chain of responsibility laws.
You can now check if a Queensland driver licence is valid using a free online service provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Cooper Grace Ward (CGW) is pleased to announce that Brady Cockburn has been promoted to partner in the firm’s insurance team.
In Parry v Kennedy & Anor [2014] QCA 239, the Queensland Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by the Supreme Court of Queensland to reject a solicitor’s request for reimbursement of substantial loss and expense incurred in complying with a subpoena requiring him to give evidence at trial.
In the recent case of Brookfield Multiplex Ltd v Owners Corporation Strata Plan 61288 [2014] HCA 36, the High Court of Australia unanimously held that a builder, Brookfield Multiplex, that constructed a strata title apartment complex did not owe a duty of care.
In 2003, 10 year old Rhiannon Gray sustained a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident. Due to her injuries, she will require constant care and will remain incapable of managing her own affairs.
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.
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