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Slipped and fell in a Shopping Centre? To what extent is the Shopping Centre responsible?
- Case Study
- 14 Jun 2023
In the case of Strong v Woolworths Limited [2012] HCA 5, the High Court of Australia delivered a significant judgment on March 7, 2012, in favour of Ms. Kathryn Strong in her claim for damages against... Read All
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What does 'No Win No Pay' really mean?
- Article
- 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?
- Article
- 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?
- Article
- 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?
- News
- 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?
- Article
- 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.
- News
- 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!
- Article
- 24 Nov 2022
How we sued a lawyer of our client to make him an additional $1.1 million in lost compensation. Read All
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The agony of waiting: group life insurers are pushing claimants to the brink
- Article
- 22 Oct 2019
Many Australians are still stuck in insurance processing hell. Read All