Calculating Pain and Suffering Settlements in Queensland

Navigating the Complexities of Workers’ Compensation Claims: The Apelu Case and Its Implications for Psychiatric Injury Assessment

Two cases, Apelu v Lusty Tip Trailers Pty Ltd [2023] QSC 262 and Apelu v Lusty Tip Trailers Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 158, involve a worker seeking damages for injuries sustained in a workplace accident, including both physical and psychiatric injuries. The first case, [2023] QSC 262, is the initial decision made by the SupremeRead More »Navigating the Complexities of Workers’ Compensation Claims: The Apelu Case and Its Implications for Psychiatric Injury Assessment

13 September 2024
General Damages in Queensland Personal Injury Claims

General damages, also known as damages for pain and suffering, are an important component of personal injury compensation in Queensland. They aim to provide monetary compensation for the non-economic losses suffered by an injured person, such as physical pain, loss of amenities of life, and loss of enjoyment of life. The assessment of general damagesRead More »General Damages in Queensland Personal Injury Claims

6 September 2024
CTP – Can I choose my rehabilitation providers?

The Supreme Court of Queensland’s decision in Delaney v AAMI Insurance Ltd [2007] QSC 174 involving a severely brain-injured motorcycle passenger provides significant clarification on the interpretation and application of the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 (Qld) (MAI Act), particularly regarding the provision of rehabilitation services. Background On 16 June 2006, the applicant sustained severeRead More »CTP – Can I choose my rehabilitation providers?

30 August 2024