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Legal Advice: Most Commonly Asked Questions About Your Legal Rights

How often does medical negligence occur in Queensland?

Medical practitioners are well respected in Australia, and they often work tirelessly to ensure patients receive the best possible care under their watch. In fact, Roy Morgan Research found that nurses, doctors and pharmacists were the top three most trusted professionals in a 2016 survey. Nurses have topped the list for 22 years in a row. However, not everything goes

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Does being drunk affect a public liability claim?

Australians enjoy the occasional tipple and Queenslanders aren’t the exception to the rule. According to the Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education, Queenslanders may only be the fourth-largest consumers of alcohol in the country at 83.2 per cent of the population. But the state’s residents ranked first in Australia for the proportion of people who drink mainly to get drunk

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What’s the difference between TPDs and TTDs?

Regardless of fault or cause, if a person suffers an injury or illness and is no longer able to work a normal job, superannuation and insurance claims could allow them to receive necessary compensation. TPD and TTD insurance claims are similar in Australia, but there are some important differences to be aware of. What is TPD? TPD stands for Total and

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Date of disablement: What is in a date?

What is a date of disablement? Dates are of critical importance in insurance contracts and particularly total and permanent and disablement (TPD) policies. In such policies the key defined date is referred to a Date of Disablement. This is the date that you became entitled to the policy benefit.  While there are various definitions, it is usually the latter of two (2)

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What criteria must I meet to make a successful TPD claim?

It’s one thing lodging a total permanent disability (TPD) compensation claim – it’s another being successful, thanks to the criteria individuals have to meet as an entry threshold. Here we breakdown what a TPD compensation claim is and the five key criteria applicants need to consider to achieve a favourable outcome. What is a TPD claim? TPD claim payments provide financial support

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Can I claim for compensation against lifeguards?

Waterways in Australia can be extremely dangerous. The Royal Lifesaving Society (RLS) recorded 280 drowning deaths in 2015-16, nearly one-quarter of which occurred on beaches. Lifeguards provide a valuable service in Queensland by protecting swimmers from hazards and saving lives when people become distressed in the water. But what happens if you believe a lifeguard or the organisation they represent

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