personal injury
Why this lawyer says Queensland’s workers’ compensation scheme is the best in the country
Despite all the fights I have had with WorkCover Queensland, on behalf of clients and all of the “missteps” by...
03 December 2025
By Travis Schultz
The reshaping of personal injury litigation: Reflections from 2025
Personal injury litigation in Queensland is entering a new era, writes John Connellan.
26 November 2025
By John Connellan
Judge likens firm’s inspection bid to ‘fishing’ trip
A court has dismissed a compensation law firm’s request to inspect a Brisbane hospital on the basis it would be a...
29 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Why this female-led firm is bringing its ‘no bull’ approach to Brisbane
Rockhampton-founded firm Bowes Legal is expanding into Brisbane, noting it is setting up shop in the Queensland capital...
28 August 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Travis Schultz & Partners adds partner
Queensland commercial law firm Travis Schultz & Partners has promoted one of its senior lawyers to its partnership...
01 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
Lessons from the Land Down Under: PI under attack
As a former Irish practising barrister and solicitor, now practising as a solicitor in Australia, it is worrying to see...
16 July 2025
By John Connellan
LHD Lawyers acquires Holding Redlich’s personal injury practice
National firm LHD Lawyers has acquired the personal injury division of BigLaw player Holding Redlich, which will see...
16 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
NSW workers’ compensation reform robs workers on their knees
The NSW government’s recently floated workers’ compensation reforms do not support injured workers and, instead,...
03 April 2025
By Sarah Hunt
NSW moves to prohibit ‘predatory and exploitative’ claim farming
A new bill seeks to prohibit so-called “claim farming” in Australia’s most populous state.
19 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Arnold Thomas & Becker promotes 20, including 3 to equity principal
Victoria-based personal injury firm Arnold Thomas & Becker has named three new equity principals and two new...
18 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Whiplash injury outcomes: No longer simply biomechanics
The traditional approach to whiplash-associated disorder is now being challenged by a more holistic assessment, with...
05 July 2024
By Dr Lisa N. Sharwood, in collaboration with Unisearch
Singapore Airlines passengers may be compensated for turbulence, lawyer says
A Brisbane personal injury firm is investigating whether passengers who experienced the severe and fatal turbulence on...
30 May 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Are damages possible for passengers on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ21?
An exploration of strict liability for airline incidents is pertinent following the extraordinary circumstances of a...
28 May 2024
By John Connellan
Sunshine Coast pair launch injury law firm
Two seasoned injury lawyers have established their own law firm, L&H Injury Lawyers, to “bring a fresh...
11 April 2024
By Grace Robbie
Compensation lawyer rejoins Kells
Illawarra law firm Kells has welcomed back lawyer Melissa Pacheco Zizic, who is returning to the firm from RMB Lawyers,...
04 October 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Personal injury: An ‘ever-growing area of law’
From insurance sector updates to the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), there has perhaps never been a greater...
09 June 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Robinson Gill adds personal injury principal
Victorian firm Robinson Gill has hired a new principal for its personal injury team.
14 April 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Leg ropes in the line-up — are we looking after one another?
Common sense comes down to a simple risk-reward analysis, writes Hugh Powell.
30 March 2023
By Hugh Powell
Who is liable for life-altering injuries incurred by professional athletes?
In light of a looming class action set to be brought by former players against the AFL, the question is being raised:...
13 March 2023
By Jess Feyder
Are waivers enforceable? It depends
Waivers are an everyday feature of engaging in recreational services and facilities, but unless they are carefully...
27 January 2023
By Travis Schultz