Professional Negligence
When you engage a Professional such as a lawyer, financial adviser, architect, engineer or accountant to perform work for you, you expect them to deliver their services with competence. If you suffer loss or damage as a result of that Professional failing to act in a competent way, you may be eligible to make a Professional Negligence Claim.
Motor Vehicle Accident (CTP) claims
If you are injured in a car accident that was not your fault, you are entitled to make a Motor Vehicle Accident Claim. Claims are available for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and motor cyclists.
Public Liability and Occupiers Liability Claims
If you sustain injury or loss as a result of the negligence of another, you may be eligible to make a Public Liability or Occupiers Liability Claim. Such claims include claims against occupiers of buildings which present hazards to the public, councils and road authorities, and event organisers.
Intentional Torts
An intentional tort is a civil wrong resulting from an intentional act on the part of another. Such acts include trespass, assault and battery, invasion of privacy, use of excessive force by the Police, false imprisonment and defamation.
Employers' Liability and Work Injuries
If you are injured at work your employer is liable to pay you compensation or damages.
Claims for Injuries arising out of Defective Products
In some circumstances, the manufacturer, retailer or importer of goods may be liable for injuries caused as a result of a defect in those goods. Such a claim may arise out of contract, statute or the laws of negligence.
Examples of Defective Product claims include claims for injuries caused by medical equipment and prostheses, medications, child safety products, building products and motor vehicles.
More about Claims for Injuries arising out of Defective Products
Managed Investments Scheme Litigation
The collapse of Managed Investments Schemes such as Great Southern and Timbercorp calls into question the role of Accountants and Financial Planners who introduced or recommended these products to their clients.
