The speed a driver is travelling contributes both to the risk of a car accident occurring and to the severity of the accident. In 2015, 62 people died as a result of speed related crashe… Read More

One of the most important things employers can do during the Christmas period is making sure employees stay safe. Whether it’s employing temporary inexperienced skeleton staff to c… Read More

Many people think that if you’re injured you need to be away from work to recover. However, that is not necessarily true. It is often the case that full recovery is not achieved be… Read More

There’s no such thing as “brain injury law” or “spinal injury law”. What determines the law that applies to the claim is the circumstances of the accident, no… Read More

What to expect when you have a WorkCover claim 1. You’re injured at work, or on your way to or from work. 2. You lodge an application for workers’ compensation with WorkCov… Read More

A witness is somebody who may have knowledge about events relating to an accident. Insurance companies and their investigators often obtain a statement from a witness to help them gather i… Read More

What is Pain? Pain changes people.  The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual… Read More

Getting back to work after an injury can be difficult. You have to try to stay motivated and understand that you don’t have to always have made a full recovery before going back. Y… Read More

Young workers are more likely to be injured at work because of their unique risk profile. They are often inexperienced and the likelihood of an injury is highest during the first 6 months… Read More

If a worker has a work related injury and can’t work in their usual job, their employer cannot use this as a reason to dismiss them within 12 months of the injury. This dismissal p… Read More

You've been injured in an accident. You can't go to work and your medical bills are stacking up. How are you feeling? Worried? Concerned? Fearful? You know that you need help, but on top o… Read More

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The answer is no.  Compensation and damages payments are not taxable.  It is not considered to be “income” for the purposes of assessing income tax.  The payment… Read More

When accidents occur involving self driving vehicles, people injured may not have a claim against the human driver, and access to compensation under the traditional CTP compensation scheme… Read More

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Driver error is responsible for over 90% of all car accidents. However, as automated driving technologies improve, theoretically the number of car accidents caused by driver error should r… Read More

Who is this information for? This information is not for personal injury claims. All car owners in Queensland must have CTP insurance. But CTP only covers claims for personal injury, not… Read More

GoPros on helmets worn by cyclists and motorcyclists are becoming increasingly popular. Having a camera fixed to a helmet is considered to be an important safety device. Research shows tha… Read More

A common reason for people not to make a full recovery is fear of being hurt again. The people in this category aren’t suffering from higher pain levels or disability than other peop… Read More

The term ambulance chasing is a common slur against personal injuries lawyers soliciting for clients at the scene of an accident or enroute to the emergency department. Are we ambulance… Read More

Police are only required to attend the scene of a car accident if there is an emergency or the following are features of the accident:- 1. A death or an injury has occurred; or 2. A haz… Read More

At GC Law we’ve been handling compensation claims for years. Out of all of the people we’ve helped, there has been no one who has actually relished the opportunity to make a cl… Read More

Failure to wear a seatbelt is one of the leading causes of death of victims involved in car crashes.  Wearing a properly adjusted seatbelt reduces the risk of fatal or serious injury… Read More

You don’t need any reason to change lawyers. But most people change because they can’t contact their current lawyer, the client feels not enough progress is being made with the… Read More

Victims of accidents face marketing saturation from large law firms on billboards, television commercials, the radio and from internet advertising. To the everyday consumer, these sound li… Read More

All owners of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Queensland are required to pay CTP insurance when they pay their vehicle registration. The money paid by motorists is paid to CTP insurers i… Read More

The use of unmanned personal aircraft, commonly referred to as drones, for personal and business reasons has increased dramatically over the last few years. One of the largest drone manufa… Read More

The first is the degree of injury to the vertebrae or spinal cord. The second is the location of the injury along the spine. The two most common forms of disabling paralysis are parapleg… Read More

The investigations will continue and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. Although it is too early to determine what caused the raft to flip on the Thunder River Rapids ride, it is… Read More

Traumatic brain injuries occur as a direct result of trauma to the head. These types of injuries can be classified into open head injuries, like a skull fracture, and closed head injuries… Read More

What is a Medical Assessment Tribunal (MAT)? MAT’s are set up to provide independent expert medical opinions about a worker’s injuries and any permanent impairment. The MAT i… Read More

WORKPLACE BULLYING If an employee has suffered an injury because of workplace bullying (including a psychological injury) they may make an application for workers’ compensation.&nb&hellip…Read More

Many public events are commercial enterprises. They include music festivals, professional sporting events, speedway racing and animal races. Public events involve inherent risks outside th… Read More

People who injure themselves at work often think “It’ll be right” or “It’s just a strain.” As a result the injury is not reported. Ultimately, when th… Read More

The controversial ride-sharing application Uber has created a strong divide between governments, the taxi industry and consumers. Out of all Australian states and territories, Queensland i… Read More

Unlike other public liability claims, in most cases your personal health insurance will cover any medical expenses incurred resulting from injuries sustained from the dog attack. Additiona… Read More

When it comes to the statistics of how many young drivers are killed on the roads, they are incredibly alarming. Did you know; P-plate drivers are estimated to be 33 times more likely to h… Read More

If the extent of your loss is easy to establish and liability is not in dispute, a straight forward whiplash claim could be settled within 6 months. However, serious injury cases like brai… Read More

Whether you’re making a claim against a business, an individual, WorkCover or an insurance company, the claims process can turn into a much longer and more frustrating journey than y… Read More

The game uses augmented reality to place Pokémon in the real world, meaning players or ‘trainers’ need to physically walk around and explore their town or city to find a… Read More

There’s been little publicity about lane filtering, so many people just assume that it is against the law. You may have noticed that on the side mirrors of modern cars there is a w… Read More

For an injured person to be successful in a claim for compensation against a landlord or property manager, it must be proved that the injury was caused by the negligence of the landlord… Read More

After being injured in a car accident you may require treatment from a range of doctors, specialists and physiotherapists. Proper treatment and rehabilitation are both important parts of t… Read More

People who cause an accident often worry that if they apologise they open themselves up to a claim for compensation, or a larger claim for compensation. But there is a big difference bet… Read More

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CAN I STILL MAKE A CLAIM IF I WASN’T WEARING A SEATBELT? If you are injured in an accident that was not your fault, then you can make a claim for compensation against the driver of… Read More

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There are two type of claims that you might consider making if you are injured at work in Queensland.  These are:- • Statutory Claims; and • Common Law Claims. All clai… Read More

In personal injury cases where it is expected that the compensation payout will be large, insurance companies sometimes instruct private investigators to place the claimant under surveilla… Read More

In personal injury cases where it is expected that the compensation payout will be large, insurance companies sometimes instruct private investigators to place the claimant under surveilla… Read More

There is no sure fire way to avoid a car accident. Sometimes you can just be in the wrong place at the wrong time. But car accidents do tend to occur more often in certain places and at ce… Read More

One of the most popular new toys for Christmas 2015 was the hoverboard.  Children (and grown ups) across the country are now getting around on these trendy gadgets. It is important… Read More

BOATING ACCIDENTS With summer approaching it’s important to keep in mind that often claims for compensation can be made for injuries occurring as a result of the operation of marine… Read More

If you are involved in an accident, it can be difficult to think clearly and quickly.  A checklist of important things to do after an accident may help with any insurance claim you ne… Read More

Section 19 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) sets out the duty of care that an employer has to its employees. It states that: (1)  A person conducting a business or under… Read More

Ridesharing and Insurance Coverage With the meteoric rise in Australia of the popular ridesharing app Uber, important questions about coverage for personal injuries under Compulsory Thir… Read More

Australians send more than 20 billion text messages each year.  A large number of those text messages are being sent by drivers from behind the wheel.  About two thirds of driver… Read More

It’s official, the government has now passed the law restoring workers’ rights to common law damages for injuries suffered to Queensland workers post 31 January 2015 who did no… Read More

We offer members of all Queensland Unions exceptional service on your personal injuries claim. • Work injury claims • Motor vehicle claims • Public and product liabili… Read More

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The Workers’ Compensation laws in Queensland are about to change again, but this time for the better. Under the proposed amendments, workers who were injured at work between 15 Oct… Read More

Devices and apps that measure and record health information may have unintended consequences in a personal injuries claim. Wearable fitness devices that record things like activity level… Read More

Car accidents vary in severity from an annoying “rear-ender” to fatal highway rollovers.  These accidents cause varying degrees of damage to the car, and similarly, varyin… Read More

FINDING THE RIGHT LAWYER Has another person’s negligence caused you an injury? If you have a legal claim to compensation, a good personal injury lawyer can help you to get the most… Read More

ACCIDENTS INVOLVING GAS EXPLOSIONS Compressed gas, which powers numerous tools and many forklifts across the Gold Coast, cause severe injuries every year. Usually stored in highly pres… Read More

When welding, workers can suffer severe burns and cuts, and some can develop chronic lung conditions as a result of inhaling toxic fumes from the air. Welding and metal work rate as one… Read More

Cranes, hoists and derricks are critical to most major construction projects. But such large powerful machines are also inherently dangerous and sometimes can be deadly. With poorly train… Read More