Earlier this year, we shared a post about road rules and responsibilities as well as some tips on what to do if you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident. But there are some things you shouldn’t do if you’re in a car accident, too. Here’s a......
Have you ever been behind the wheel of a car when you’re too tired to drive? Probably so – and if not, you can bet that other drivers around you have. In fact, in a national Sleep Health Survey completed last year in Australia,......
Even after years of success in helping our clients win medical negligence suits, we’ll be the first to admit: these cases are very challenging to win. They often take a great deal of time and proving causation can be very difficult. Legal teams often won’t take......
Most people are familiar with the concept of medical negligence claims – but what if you have problems after a dental procedure? What if a dentist or oral surgeon makes a serious error that leads to unintended consequences? In fact, dental negligence cases are common......
Misdiagnosis of an illness is the basis of many medical negligence cases in Australia. However, by itself, misdiagnosis doesn’t always result in a successful court case. For a successful case, it must be shown that a misdiagnosis (or failure to diagnose) resulted in improper care,......
Accidents can happen anywhere – on the road, on holiday, at home or at work. Injuries sustained in any accident can affect your ability to do your job; however, if you’re injured while at work, you are eligible to file a Workers’ Compensation claim with......
Cycling has grown in popularity in Australia in recent years. It’s a fantastic, eco-friendly option for transportation, recreation and sport for the whole family, and there’s a wide variety of dedicated cycling trails across South Australia. However, just as when operating a motor vehicle,......
If you believe you’ve suffered personal injury due to medical negligence, you may be asking yourself, “Can I file a claim due to my situation? How do I file one? What’s the process and what can I expect?” Requirements for establishing negligence In any medical......
More and more employers today are offering employees flexible work schedules and/or the opportunity to work part- or full-time from home. This provides many benefits for employees, and employers are often rewarded with increased productivity, improved retention rates and better morale. However, if an employee......
We are excited to share with you that our law firm has recently been announced as one of South Australia’s leading Law firms identified by our South Australia’s defendant Insurance Lawyers. Not only did the firm get listed in 3 different categories, our Partners Roberto......
What is a Grant of Probate or a Grant of Letters of Administration? A Grant of Probate of a deceased’s will, a Grant of Letters of Administration with the will annexed (is the appropriate grant to apply for in circumstances where there is a defect......
How can I contest a Will? In South Australia you can contest a will pursuant to the provisions of the Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1972 (“the Act”) in circumstances where the deceased was living in SA at the time of death and died leaving assets......
How do I change my Will? Provided you are of sound mind; you can change your will at any time you choose to do so. A new will replaces the old one provided there is a valid revocation clause. For how long is a Will......