Pain is a natural bodily response to damaging stimuli, although most people stop feeling distressed once they recover from an illness or injury. However, pain is described as chronic or persistent when it lasts beyond a typical healing time of three months. Around one in five people in the country suffers from chronic pain, according to the Australian Pain Management
A heartfelt apology is often one of the first steps to settling an argument with someone. Saying you’re sorry to a person that you’ve wronged opens up the path to forgiveness and can provide closure. But conventional wisdom in legal matters is that defendants can do themselves more harm than good when they apologise to a plaintiff. An apology is
When someone passes away with funds still remaining in their superannuation account, what happens next? While in most cases, the fund’s contents are paid to a designated beneficiary, potentially accompanied by an insurance payment, there are complex cases that can arise in unique circumstances. Sometimes, these result in drawn-out dispute processes, which can be very emotionally taxing for families already
If you have been injured in a supermarket or other business that is open to the public, you may need to know more about your rights when it comes to making a public liability claim. There are many situations in which you may be able to sue that business, but not all may be applicable to your unique accident. The
Can I sue my doctor for negligence? What to do if a medical professional gives inadequate advice Do you believe you or a loved one has been the victim of medical negligence? If so, it’s time to seek the help of a medical negligence lawyer. Negligence can cover many different scenarios — a misdiagnosis, carelessness in the operating theatre, poor
Qualifying for total and permanent disablement insurance typically means there’s been a great disruption in your life, whether due to injury, illness, or some other misfortune. It also means you’re unable to work and collect your usual paycheck, leaving you and your family without an immediate income stream. In these instances, obtaining a TPD payout as soon as possible is
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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