3 Ways to Maximise Compensation After a Car Accident

Getting injuries in a vehicle accident can affect your ability to generate income. Therefore, you need to pursue compensation for injury, suffering, and lost income. Avoid relying on the information insurance companies share with you and hire a lawyer instead. After being involved in an accident, you are liable to get compensation, but if you don't understand the legal processes, you might get the minimum settlement or no compensation at all. Read More 

Notable Legal Issues Affecting the Restaurant Industry

Most people who want a restaurant business believe that all they have to do to be on the right side of the law is to fulfil legal and statutory obligations. Notably, these are the most common requirements that restaurants businesses deal with. However, they are not the only issues you should prepare for once your restaurant is up and running. This article highlights commercial law issues that a restaurant business should expect. Read More 

Should You Be Compensated for Causing an Accident?

Many people seek compensation for injuries sustained or damage incurred during an accident where they were not at fault. Traditionally, compensation will be paid by an insurance company after due diligence has been performed, and checks have been made to ensure validity. However, did you know that you may be able to seek some form of compensation if you are actually responsible for causing this accident? Fair or Unfair? On the face of it, this would appear to be unfair, because if a person has been responsible for causing injury or damage due to their negligence, they should not be compensated for this action. Read More 

Do You Need a Traffic Lawyer for a DUI Charge?

Being charged with the offence of driving under the influence can leave you with an insurmountable sense of dread. And because a majority of traffic offences do not see a day in court, you could be confused as to whether you require legal help or if all you need to do is pay your fine. The reality of DUI offences is that it is always best to have a traffic lawyer on your side. Read More 

Want to Know If You Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?

In any employment relationship, disputes between employees and their employers are bound at arise at some point. That is why labour laws exist. Labour laws provide a legal framework within which workplaces must operate. These laws prescribe how certain employment-related matters must be handled.  Are you an Australian worker? Have you suffered an injury at the workplace and want to know if you qualify for workers' compensation? Here are the requirements you will need to meet in order to be considered eligible for this employee health and safety benefit. Read More