Motor Vehicle Accidents
Anyone injured in a car, motorcycle, truck, bus or bicycle accident — as a driver, passenger, rider or pedestrian — may be entitled to compensation through the compulsory third party (CTP) scheme operating in their State or Territory. Claims may cover medical treatment, rehabilitation, loss of income, care and support, and lump-sum compensation for serious injuries. Time limits are strict, often as short as six months to notify a claim, so it is important to speak to a solicitor quickly.
Workers' Compensation
Anyone injured at work or while travelling for work may have rights under their State or Territory's workers' compensation scheme. Specialist solicitors assist with weekly payments, medical and rehabilitation expenses, lump-sum payments for permanent impairment, and — where the injury was caused by employer negligence — common law damages claims. Expert advice is especially important where a claim has been disputed, liability denied, or the worker is being pressured to return to unsuitable duties.
Public Liability Claims (Slip, Trip and Fall)
Injuries that happen in a public or private place — a shopping centre, supermarket, footpath, rental property, restaurant, hotel, sporting venue or someone else's home — may give rise to a public liability claim where the occupier failed to take reasonable care to keep the area safe. The solicitors in our network handle slip and fall, dog attack, defective premises and similar negligence claims throughout Australia.
Medical Negligence
Medical negligence claims arise when a doctor, surgeon, dentist, nurse, hospital or other healthcare provider falls below the standard of care expected of their profession and causes harm. These are complex, expert-driven cases that require specialist solicitors. Matters in our network include misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries, medication errors, cosmetic procedure complications, and failures of informed consent.
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) and Superannuation Claims
Many Australians hold TPD insurance through their superannuation fund without realising it. If illness or injury has left you unable to return to your usual employment, you may be entitled to a substantial lump-sum benefit — even if the condition is not work-related. Our network also includes solicitors experienced in income protection, life insurance, and trauma insurance claims, including disputed and previously rejected claims.
Workplace Bullying, Harassment and Psychological Injury
Psychological injury is just as real as physical injury. Solicitors in our network act for workers suffering anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and other psychological conditions caused by workplace bullying, harassment, excessive workloads, traumatic exposure or unfair treatment. Claims may be available through workers' compensation, common law, or — in some cases — under anti-discrimination legislation.
Public Transport, Aviation and Maritime Accidents
Passengers, crew and bystanders injured in incidents involving trains, trams, buses, ferries, aircraft and recreational watercraft often need specialist advice. These claims can involve overlapping schemes, international conventions and Commonwealth legislation, and benefit from early input by a lawyer who knows the terrain.
Product Liability
Injuries caused by defective or unsafe products — faulty appliances, dangerous toys, defective vehicles or vehicle parts, contaminated food, or harmful medical devices and pharmaceuticals — may give rise to claims against manufacturers and suppliers under the Australian Consumer Law and at common law.
Sexual, Physical and Institutional Abuse
Survivors of sexual, physical and psychological abuse, including historical abuse in institutional settings such as schools, churches, sporting clubs, foster care and detention, are entitled to compensation and to have their experiences acknowledged. The law in this area has changed significantly in recent years, and many historical claims that were once out of time can now proceed. Our referrals to abuse-claim specialists are handled with the utmost discretion and sensitivity, at your pace.
Dust Diseases and Industrial Illness
Workers and families affected by asbestos-related diseases (including mesothelioma and asbestosis), silicosis, occupational cancers and other industrial illnesses can be referred to specialist solicitors who run these claims regularly. These matters are often urgent, and dedicated tribunals exist in several jurisdictions to fast-track them.
Fatal Accidents and Wrongful Death
Family members who have lost a loved one in an accident caused by another's negligence may be entitled to compensation for loss of financial support, funeral expenses and, in some circumstances, nervous shock. Specialist solicitors in our network approach these matters with the compassion and discretion they deserve.