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A study by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care published in February 2020 highlighted the prevalence of poor outcomes for patients with sepsis in Australian public hospitals. The study found that over a five-year period there…

If you have concerns about informed consent, or if you have been adversely impacted by a failure to properly inform or obtain consent, one of our expert solicitors can provide you with advice in a free initial consultation. Please call…

Who is properly considered an expert in medical negligence matters? An expert is an independent person with specialist knowledge who is requested, by a party to the proceedings or the court, to provide opinion evidence on aspects of the case. Experts…

We hope that has answered your questions. As a specialist personal injury firm, we cover medical negligence, CTP, workers compensation, public liability, intentional torts and institutional abuse cases. We will not charge to discuss changing firms. Get in touch if you…

If you have any questions regarding your medico-legal expert appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us.

What is vicarious trauma? Vicarious trauma is a psychological condition developed after extended contact and involvement with other people who have been subjected to trauma.  Frontline health care workers, police and child protection providers are at high risk.  For health…

What is Pure Mental Harm? Under Part 3 of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (“the Act”) a claim of damages for pure mental harm may arise where the claimant suffers a recognised and diagnosable psychiatric injury as the result…

What is cosmetic surgery? Cosmetic surgery is surgery carried out with the aim of altering and improving the appearance of a body part that a person may feel insecure or uncomfortable about. It includes procedures such as breast augmentation and…

Can I make a medical negligence claim? In order to sustain a claim for medical negligence it is necessary to show that the hospital, medical or allied health practitioner who treated you provided you with care or treatment which fell…

A study by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care published in February 2020 highlighted the prevalence of poor outcomes for patients with sepsis in Australian public hospitals. The study found that over a five-year period there…

If you have concerns about informed consent, or if you have been adversely impacted by a failure to properly inform or obtain consent, one of our expert solicitors can provide you with advice in a free initial consultation. Please call…

Who is properly considered an expert in medical negligence matters? An expert is an independent person with specialist knowledge who is requested, by a party to the proceedings or the court, to provide opinion evidence on aspects of the case. Experts…

We hope that has answered your questions. As a specialist personal injury firm, we cover medical negligence, CTP, workers compensation, public liability, intentional torts and institutional abuse cases. We will not charge to discuss changing firms. Get in touch if you…

If you have any questions regarding your medico-legal expert appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us.

What is vicarious trauma? Vicarious trauma is a psychological condition developed after extended contact and involvement with other people who have been subjected to trauma.  Frontline health care workers, police and child protection providers are at high risk.  For health…

What is Pure Mental Harm? Under Part 3 of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (“the Act”) a claim of damages for pure mental harm may arise where the claimant suffers a recognised and diagnosable psychiatric injury as the result…

What is cosmetic surgery? Cosmetic surgery is surgery carried out with the aim of altering and improving the appearance of a body part that a person may feel insecure or uncomfortable about. It includes procedures such as breast augmentation and…

Can I make a medical negligence claim? In order to sustain a claim for medical negligence it is necessary to show that the hospital, medical or allied health practitioner who treated you provided you with care or treatment which fell…

If you would have suffered an injury and would like to know more about making a public liability claim, our team of expert personal injury lawyers would be pleased to meet with you in a free consultation to advise you…

If you have suffered injury as the result of a motor vehicle accident, you will need a legal team who are experienced motor vehicle accident and CTP insurance claims. You can click here to book an appointment or call us…

What does Medicare have to do with my personal injury claim? If you have made a claim for an injury or illness and claimed Medicare benefits or subsidies for medical treatment relating to that injury / illness, you will need…

Why do I need to advise Centrelink of a compensation payment? The policy expressed under Part 3.14 of the Social Security Act 1991 is that if a person has been compensated for loss of income, they should use that money…

If your loved one has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, we would be pleased to speak with you in an obligation-free consultation to advise you about your options. Please click here to book an appointment or contact…

In summary: • A medical consultation is separate from a case conference; • The employee has a right to medical privacy at their consultation with their nominated treating doctor; • The insurer or their representative must give reasons for requesting…

If you or a family member have suffered whiplash or any other injury resulting from a motor vehicle accident, you should seek immediate advice regarding your legal rights as time limits do apply. The lawyers at The Law Office of…

Workers compensation is a complicated area of Law that is constantly changing. If your injury does not seem to be improving or you have any questions about the workers compensation system, please contact us at the Law Office of Conrad…

Personal injury following a motor vehicle accident is a complex area of Law that is constantly changing. If your injury does not seem to be improving or you have any questions about your entitlements, please contact us at the Law…

We know it can be difficult to think about what might happen to those you love after you pass away. It can be even more difficult to think about leaving behind a loved one with a disability. There are steps…

Appointing an Enduring Guardian gives you peace of mind that if something happens which impacts on your mental or physical capacity, you have appointed the person you want and trust to handle your personal, medical and lifestyle decisions on your…

The thing about the future is, you can never know when or if something might happen that takes your independence away. Preparing you for temporary or permanent loss of capacity is an essential part of planning your future. Appointing an…

If your loved one has died without a will and you need advice on your entitlements, please call us today or book an appointment online to speak with our friendly team.

At The Law Office of Conrad Curry we have decades of experience in estates law and practice. We are here to help.  Contact us today.

What is Probate? Probate is the official proof of the last Will of the deceased person and the formal legal appointment of the deceased’s executor as personal legal representative of the estate.In NSW only the Supreme Court in its Equity…

Case StudyAt the time of the application in the case of Re Charles, ‘Charles’ was an 11 year old boy who had suffered brain damage at the age of 4 months allegedly from being shaken by one or both of…

Often in a parenting matter before the Federal Circuit Court or Family Court, the Court will make an Order (either at the request of one party, by consent with all parties, or by their own accord) for the preparation of…

What does a family law property settlement involve? When a relationship (either a marriage or de-facto) breaks down, the assets and liabilities of the relationship will ordinarily need to be divided between the two parties in the relationship.The assets and…

If you would like to know more about parenting orders or are needing some advice, you can click here to book an online appointment with our family law solicitor, Emily Ostler, or contact our office on (02) 4050 0330.

A party may be exempt from participating in compulsory FDR. These exemptions include: Where family violence or child abuse has occurred; There is a nature of urgency in your matter (for instance if you are the primary carer of the…