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What is a trip hazard?

Case note: The Thistle Company of Australia Pty Ltd v Bretz & Anor [2018] QCA 6 A service station owner has been unsuccessful in its appeal of ...
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Fatigue Case | Plaintiff recovers $1.25M in Queensland journey claim

Work related fatigue and driver fatigue poses a major risk to workers across a number of industries. Here a worker recovered $1.25M in damages for ...
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Pool tragedy caused by failure to warn of diving danger

The Supreme Court of Queensland found a Gympie Motel 85% liable for injuries suffered by a girl who dove into the Motel’s pool. Read about ...
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Workers’ compensation changes to affect contribution claims

Find out more about the bill passed (with amendments) on the 31st of August and changes to workers' compensation and how they affect contribution claims.
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Workers’ compensation changes to affect contractual indemnities

This article discusses how legislative changes to the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) affect contractual indemnities owed by employers.
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How to Detect Fraud in Personal Injury Claims

Insurance fraud has been estimated to account for about 10% of general insurance costs in Australia ($2B annually). This doesn’t take into account undetected fraud. Some people ...
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