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Birth Trauma Compensation Claims

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

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Claiming Compensation for Historical Abuse: How Does it Work?

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

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What are Exemplary Damages?

There are four main categories of damages that may be granted by an Australian court: compensatory, nominal, aggravated and exemplary damages — with compensatory damages being the most common, and exemplary damages being the least.  Each damages category serves a specific purpose in addressing different types of harm or wrongdoing in civil cases. Here, we’ll look into exemplary damages: What

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Permanent Stay Applications in Child Abuse Cases

Various institutions have faced backlash over their decision to file permanent stay applications in child abuse-related cases. In late 2023, the High Court of Australia delivered a landmark ruling against this practice. This decision was in response to stays’ widespread criticism. It underscored the need for these institutions to address the abuse survivors’ claims more directly and responsibly, rather than

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Medical Negligence Resulting in Cerebral Palsy

While the causes of cerebral palsy are complex and oftentimes unavoidable, there are instances where this condition could have been prevented had a medical professional acted promptly and competently.  If you believe that a healthcare provider’s negligence caused your child’s cerebral palsy, read on to learn what your legal options are and what compensation you and your child may be

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Intestacy Rules in NSW: An Overview

It’s not uncommon for someone to pass away without a valid will. It’s also not uncommon for someone to believe their will is valid, yet it either fails to meet the legal requirements to be considered as such or discludes a portion of their estate. If a person passes away without a valid will, knowingly or not, they are considered

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Meet the diverse and dynamic team of compensation lawyers and supporting staff that have made this all happen below. Our multi-lingual team can discuss your claims in Arabic, Assyrian, Turkish, Greek, Italian, French, Serbian, Croatian, Armenian, Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi or Malayalam.
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Meet the diverse and dynamic team of compensation lawyers and supporting staff that have made this all happen below. Our multi-lingual team can discuss your claims in Arabic, Assyrian, Turkish, Greek, Italian, French, Serbian, Croatian, Armenian, Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi or Malayalam.

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