Shark attacks are relatively rare in Australia, which is good news because these incidents often result in terrible injuries. If you survive a shark attack, you could face a life-changing injury, so you may want to know if it's possible to file a personal injury lawsuit. Learn how personal injury liability law applies in Australia, and find out why this wouldn't necessarily apply following a shark attack. The basics of personal injury liability
1 August 2016
It's never an easy time when a marriage breaks down. In some cases, you might no longer be in contact with your partner, and this can complicate matters when you actually file for divorce. As an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you can only apply for divorce 12 months (and one day) after you decided to separate with no tangible plans to resume the relationship. You file your divorce with your closest Federal Circuit Court.
25 July 2016
After you've been injured in an accident, you may want to consider filing a claim for reimbursement for your injuries and, if your property loss was greater than your insurance coverage, for your property damage as well. It's good to hire a motor vehicle accident lawyer in particular, versus just a general attorney or someone with another type of specialty. Note a few questions that you might have about hiring such an attorney and then be sure to discuss your case with such a lawyer to get more specific information about a claim you might have.
18 July 2016