It’s common to place a significant amount of trust in the hands of real estate agents. Tenants depend on landlords and their real estate agents to act in their best interest, and guarantee the safety of both themselves and their guests in the property where they live. If realtors fail in their legal duty to offer a minimum standard of
Through public liability claims, injured persons can seek compensation for damages sustained due to another’s negligence — covering physical, financial and psychological harm. Read on as we cover public liability claims in detail: The compensation types, eligibility criteria, legal processes and more. If you’re considering pursuing a public liability claim, gain free, personalised advice from one of GMP Law’s expert
A ‘ward of the State’ refers to a person who was under the care or custody of the State, commonly due to abandonment, neglect, or because the parents were unable to care for them. A child may also have become a ward of the State due to being a ‘status offender,’ meaning they engaged in behaviour considered unacceptable for a
Institutional abuse can be physical or psychological and can occur in various settings, including in foster care, day care, detention centres, religious institutions, nursing homes and psychiatric or mental health care facilities. If you’re a survivor of abuse, or aware of someone who may be suffering following abuse, know that the survivor deserves justice. In this article, we’ll offer a
While significant technological and procedural advancements have increased the safety of giving birth, sometimes the unexpected occurs. Birth traumas can happen to mothers or newborns, and may result in long-term consequences for both the affected person and their family. If you or your baby has sustained a birth trauma injury as a result of a medical practitioner’s negligence, you may
If you’ve suffered abuse in the past, either from an institution or an individual, know that compensation and redress are available. This article will help you to understand ‘historical abuse’ from a legal standpoint, the eligibility criteria for those considering filing a claim and the various legal options made available. If you would like personalised legal guidance based on your
In the spirit of reconciliation GMP Law acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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