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Will I be compensated for my pain and suffering?
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- 06 Feb 2024
"Unlocking Compensation: Navigating the complex path to fair compensation for pain and suffering after a car accident." Read All
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Victims of the Hunter bus accident recover compensation.
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- 21 Dec 2023
We acted for a number of the victims of the horrific Hunter Bus accident which occurred on 11 June 2023. We lodged claims for common law damages on behalf of our clients and the insurance company admi... Read All
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When time is of the essence
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- 30 Jun 2023
One of the ways we try to differentiate ourselves as a firm is by finalising cases quickly. Sometimes we even manage to surprise ourselves just how quickly. Take a recent case as an example for a clie... Read All
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What does 'No Win No Pay' really mean?
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- 07 Jun 2023
Well, I can’t speak for other firms but with Firths it means you don’t have to pay us anything out of your own pocket at any time for anything. Read All
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Liability in Motor Vehicle Accidents is not an exact science. What is the process behind court judgements?
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- 07 Jun 2023
In the case of Derrick v Cheung [2001] HCA 48, the High Court of Australia examined the standard of care for motorists in negligence cases. Read All
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What can be claimed in a Motor Vehicle Accident?
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- 31 May 2023
Broadly speaking these days only two things can be claimed in a motor vehicle accident in New South Wales, pain and suffering and lost earnings. Read All
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Do we take a percentage from your settlement for our costs?
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- 31 May 2023
I’m often asked whether we take a percentage from the settlement for costs. I always answer no because, whilst that is common in the United States where lawyers often charge 30% of the result, it is... Read All
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How long will my case take?
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- 31 May 2023
Sometimes it can be difficult to estimate but recently we have been able to finalise claims in less than three months. Read All
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Firths turn the legal world upside down with new policy of no costs deductions from settlements.
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- 30 May 2023
Legal costs can still be a stumbling block for many people which can prevent them from obtaining legal advice and ultimately could cost them a lot of money in compensation foregone. Read All
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What's the true value of your legal case? You may be missing out on millions!
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- 24 Nov 2022
How we sued a lawyer of our client to make him an additional $1.1 million in lost compensation. Read All