Slip and fall accidents continue to put people in the hospital. In Australia, slipping accounted for 30% of hospitalisations in 2019-2020, while falls from slipping or tripping are the most commonly specified causes of death, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reports. Adults and children who sustain an injury from a slip or fall accident may be eligible
TPD stands for total and permanent disability. It’s something no one wants to think about and never imagines could happen to them. You may claim TPD if you are injured in an accident and cannot return to work. It’s a serious situation to be in, but you should have to fight insurance companies for the compensation you require. Most Australians
You might have heard fantastic stories about kids suddenly falling into an inheritance of a distant relative they didn’t even know. Now, imagine the opposite: You were very close with a family member, only for them to pass away without leaving anything to you in their will. While an individual has every right to leave an inheritance to any beneficiary
The past two years have revealed disturbing news across the country regarding abuse in sports. When you drop off your kids for practice, most trust that the staff are trustworthy and will keep an eye on them while the children are in their care. However, violence, discrimination, physical and sexual abuse is undeniably common in the sporting community. We’ll walk
Going up against your family members and perhaps your closest friends when contesting a will can be a complicated and emotional process. Not only are you grieving for your loss, but now you also need to contest a will that you feel like you’re entitled to being part of. There is a lot to consider as you look into contesting
When a loved one passes away, you want to remember their life positively and hold on to some of the memories that made your relationship with them so special. Sometimes, however, mourning and celebrating a person’s life is cut short or postponed when you have to deal with legal disputes about their estate. Without a will in place for your
In the spirit of reconciliation GMP Law acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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