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Sydney Compensation Specialists is directed and run by Kim Breda. Kim has practised in Plaintiff personal injury litigation for more than 15 years, and is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law as awarded by the NSW Law Society.

High Court Decides – Catholic Church NOT vicariously liable for the actions of their Priests

  Bird v DP (A pseudonym) - High Court of Australia 2024 The High Court has delivered its judgment in this case, which has been eagerly awaited by lawyers, institutions and insurers involved in the abuse law space. This decision of the High Court in this case will extensively impact the rights of abuse survivors. [...]

By |2024-11-21T08:49:32+10:00November 21st, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on High Court Decides – Catholic Church NOT vicariously liable for the actions of their Priests

Kmart Australia v Mamara (NSW Court of Appeal) – injury by an oversized item in Kmart

The respondent, Ms Marmara, was injured when a heavy oversized box containing a mountain bike fell on her from another customer’s standard size shopping trolley at a Kmart store in Woy Woy. Ms Mamara was at the self-serve checkout, when the large box toppled onto her from behind, from another shoppers trolley. Ms Marmara brought [...]

By |2024-10-22T08:22:40+10:00October 22nd, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Kmart Australia v Mamara (NSW Court of Appeal) – injury by an oversized item in Kmart

Childhood Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence

Childhood sexual abuse can have long-lasting effects on survivors, including an increased risk of experiencing domestic violence in adulthood. The connection between childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence is complex and multifaceted, with several factors contributing to this link. Many survivors of childhood sexual abuse are at a higher risk of experiencing domestic violence later [...]

By |2024-09-18T13:18:33+10:00September 18th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Childhood Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence

Anxiety Arising from Childhood Sexual Abuse and Treatment in Australia

Childhood sexual abuse can have long-lasting effects on an individual's mental health, with anxiety disorders being amongst the most common consequences of abuse. In Australia, efforts are being made to address and treat anxiety and other conditions arising from childhood sexual abuse, in an effort to provide support and healing for survivors.Anxiety is a natural [...]

By |2024-08-16T13:18:35+10:00August 16th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Anxiety Arising from Childhood Sexual Abuse and Treatment in Australia

Spotlight on PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. In our practice we tend to see individuals develop PTSD in response to a traumatic accident and of quite often in response to childhood sexual abuse.Symptoms of PTSD can manifest in various ways [...]

By |2024-07-22T17:33:43+10:00July 22nd, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Spotlight on PTSD

Injury in a children’s playground – Salman v Hornsby Shire Council (NSW Court of Appeal)

This case involves an interesting factual situation whereby a Plaintiff was injured in a children’s playground. Hornsby Shire Council (the Council) was responsible for the care, control, inspection, management and maintenance of Lessing Playground within Lessing Park in Hornsby. Located in the playground was a swing set, on a blue wet pour surface (the wet [...]

By |2024-07-01T11:04:35+10:00July 1st, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Injury in a children’s playground – Salman v Hornsby Shire Council (NSW Court of Appeal)

Childhood Sexual Abuse and Addiction

Childhood sexual abuse is a traumatic experience and has far-reaching effects on survivors. One of the significant consequences that may arise from such abuse is the development of addiction to drugs and alcohol. The link between childhood sexual abuse and substance abuse is complex and multifaceted, and understanding this connection is crucial for providing effective [...]

By |2024-06-11T14:21:38+10:00June 11th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Childhood Sexual Abuse and Addiction

Modes of Therapy for Childhood Sexual Abuse: EMDR

EMDR therapy, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a specialised form of psychotherapy that is widely used in the treatment of survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This therapy approach has been found to be highly effective in helping survivors heal from the trauma they have experienced and move towards a healthier and [...]

By |2024-06-03T10:29:17+10:00June 3rd, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Modes of Therapy for Childhood Sexual Abuse: EMDR

Understanding Threshold Injuries under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017

The Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (MAIA) in NSW introduced significant changes to the compensation scheme for motor vehicle accidents. One crucial aspect of the MAIA is the concept of “threshold” and “non-threshold” injuries. The purpose of the threshold is to differentiate between minor injuries and more severe injuries, which warrant additional support and compensation. [...]

By |2024-06-03T10:31:56+10:00May 27th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Understanding Threshold Injuries under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017

The Hidden Scars: Understanding the Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Childhood is supposed to be a time of innocence, joy, and exploration. Unfortunately, for too many individuals, this innocence is shattered by the devastating experience of childhood sexual abuse. Abuse leaves behind deep emotional, psychological, and physical scars that can last a lifetime. In this blog post, we will delve into the profound impact of [...]

By |2024-05-20T12:39:09+10:00May 20th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Hidden Scars: Understanding the Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse
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