Author: Walter Zhang BackgroundThe facts in this case are relatively simple. A four-year-old boy was severely injured by a State Transit Authority (STA) bus, resulting in the amputation of his right foot. The STA admitted liability and this was not in dispute. However, the question before the Court related to which piece of legislation governed [...]
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition characterised by intense emotional instability, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, and a distorted self-image. Individuals with BPD often experience rapid changes in mood and struggle with feelings of emptiness and fear of abandonment. The disorder is typically diagnosed in early adulthood and can significantly impair an [...]
In the realm of legal services, financial concerns often deter individuals from seeking justice or pursuing claims. This is where contingent cost agreements, also known as "no win, no fee" arrangements, come into play. These agreements have revolutionised access to legal representation, particularly in personal injury, employment, and consumer rights cases. In this blog, we [...]
Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) is a complex disorder that can occur after a person has sustained a concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). While most individuals recover from a concussion within a few days to weeks, some may experience lingering symptoms that can affect their quality of life for months or even [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Author – Wendy Lee, paralegalSydney Compensation Specialists RJ bht RPC v State of New South Wales This is an interesting case which considered the liability of a school for sexual abuse perpetrated by an older student upon on a younger student within a disability support unit. What are the facts of the case?The 13 year [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]