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Motor accidents can very regularly result in catastrophic loss and far reaching consequences, with death possible in more extreme motor vehicle accidents. Although more frequently associated with physical trauma, motor vehicle accidents can have another negative, and...

Although mobile drug testing has been present on roads all over Australia, managing the increasing number of drug users driving under the influence has necessitated state governments taking new kinds of action. New reforms introduced by the New South Wales government...

It has been an interesting year for many – as with the years before it, 2017 has been a year of both positive and not so positive change. With so many changes that might have been missed, in this blog we want to touch on several key law reforms that might affect...

There is no doubt that road crashes have devastating effects on Australia – the cost of crashes is estimated to be $27 billion a year, not to mention the significant social ramifications of these accidents. With all the travelling and festivities that occur...

Car and motorcycle accidents are, unfortunately, bound to happen on the road. Whether it be due to weather conditions, inattentiveness or road rule confusion, it is important to be ready and know how to deal with this situation should it arise. In this blog we...

Recently there have been updates to existing motor law in New South Wales that directly affect those injured and seeking compensation. To ensure that you stay informed of the changes, we have presented the two key changes in this blog. Changes to Legal Costs in New...

Slater and Gordon saw in late 2015 the second instance of their share price plummet despite assurances made by chairman John Skippen. Skippen, not long before the price plummet, described the $1.3 billion acquisition of the UK-based Quindell business in April as an...

Unbeknownst to many, workers compensation goes beyond simple injury in the workplace. In this blog, we illustrate a relatively unknown means by which workers compensation can be achieved: workplace-related hearing impairment. Considering the number of trades and...

We were overjoyed when we heard about a new regulation that will soon become available for our injured worker clients. Victor Dominello, Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, released a Press Release on 26 October 2015, indicating the New South Wales...

We at Paramount Law often warn people who sustained injuries in the workplace to avoid signing anything or accepting any offers off the bat. Why? Because it is important to consider the severity of injuries or illness in order to determine the amount of compensation...