Areas of Practice
Our lawyers have over 45 years of combined experience in handling claims concerning serious personal injury and fatal accidents.
Our lawyers are knowledgeable, experienced, persistent and accessible. We understand the intricacies and complexities of claims and the importance of tailoring our legal service and advice toward the outcome you desire.
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you will have a valid claim for compensation where your injury has been caused, in whole or part, by the negligence of another driver.
Your claim will generally be against the insurer of the negligent driver, and the applicable law will be the law of the jurisdiction in which the accident occurred.
Once instructed, our lawyers will investigate the accident circumstances to ascertain who was negligent and notify the relevant insurer accordingly.
Though accidents at work are common, the laws which govern how claims must be made are complex and vary from State to State. Our workplace accident lawyers are familiar with Common Law proceedings - and understand the implications of failing to meet their rigid timeframes. They also understand all the regional differences relating to the presentation of claims, as well as the obligations which must be met under Labour Hire Agreements and Non-Delegated Duties.
Our aircraft accident claim lawyers understand the implications of the State, Federal and international laws which apply to both general aviation and major air carriers, and have litigated numerous aircraft accident cases. We also represent personal injury victims in non-crash claims arising from the issues ranging from turbulence to baggage-related negligence.
When someone dies as a result of the negligence of another, their ability to bring a claim for compensation dies with them. It is left to their dependents to seek compensation for the wrongdoing.
Because the deceased's loved ones often lose the financial and domestic services which were previously provided by the deceased, it’s important that our fatal accident lawyers understand wrongful death legislation and the way it is enacted in all states and territories.
If you are injured while overseas or are a visitor to Australia you need to be sure that your overseas accident claim is handled by an experienced lawyer who understands the extra pressure you face in directing a claim in one country from another.
If you suffer economic loss or injury as a result of buying a product which is unfit for the purpose intended or flawed or damaged, then our product liability lawyers will help you to decide whether you have grounds for a claim.
Public liability laws are in place to protect you if you are injured in a public place through no fault of your own and due to circumstances beyond your control.
Our public liability lawyers work with you to establish whether someone else's negligence contributed to the injury, damage or loss and the likelihood of you being compensated.
Our inheritance lawyers understand the intricacies of the Inheritance Act, its application and the rigid time limits that must be complied with and will study your relationship with the testator and your future needs to ensure that you are given proper advice as to your rights under the relevant legislative scheme.
At some point we all require the services of lawyers, medical practitioners, engineers and other professionals. When providing a service, professionals are under a duty to exercise the care, skill and diligence of a reasonably skilled professional in their particular field.
Our professional negligence lawyers believe every professional should be held accountable. If you have suffered injury or loss as a result of the negligent provision of legal, medical or other professional advice, or negligent diagnosis or treatment, we will examine your case carefully to see if you have a claim for compensation.