Your Journey with Brand Barristers & Solicitors
Obtaining legal advice can be an intimidating and unfamiliar process for individuals who are not well-versed in the intricacies of the Civil law system. At Brand Barristers & Solicitors, our legal team is dedicated to ensuring that your experience navigating the legal system is as smooth as possible. We encourage you to refer to our Google […]
Seeking Advice from Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programmes
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) programs such as ChatGPT has significantly increased over recent years. These programs are known to pull information from array of different databases (what is widely available on the internet) and generate predictive answers based on the limited information provided. Hallucinations We have noted that many clients prior to instructing […]
The Role of Medicolegal Assessments in PI Claims
Throughout your personal injury claim you will be asked to attend medical assessments. These assessments may be undertaken by your existing specialist or general practitioner or an independent specialist, who has not previously treated you. These assessments are important to progress your claim and will assist in establishing causation (were your injuries caused as a […]
Damages for Catastrophic Motor Vehicle Claims in Western Australia
Motor vehicle accidents can often result in catastrophic and life-changing injuries, such as paralysis, traumatic brain injuries and limb amputation. These injuries profoundly impact not only the injured person but also their loved ones. That impact is not only a physical impact but emotional and financial too. In Western Australia, if you’ve been catastrophically injured […]
Reasonable Care Costs for Catastrophic Injury Claims – Stewart v Metro North Hospital [2025] HCA 34
The recent judgment of the High Court of Australia in Stewart v Metro North Hospital and Health Service [2025] HCA 34 (“Stewart”) is a landmark decision which concerns the assessment of damages for catastrophic injuries suffered as a result of negligence in Australia. Mr Stewart suffered a catastrophic brain injury as a result of negligent […]
Injured Overseas – Am I Entitled to Compensation in Australia?
Sustaining injury outside of Australia can be a very distressing and expensive experience. Dependent on the injury circumstances, you may be entitled to receive compensation. Some examples of scenarios of potential claims include: The reason for your travel can impact the law to be applied to your claim and whether the country in which you […]
Know Your Rights – Fatal Accident Claims in WA
The unexpected loss of a loved one is the most devastating experience a family can endure, particularly when their death could have been prevented. At Brand Barristers and Solicitors, our Senior Lawyers provide compassionate legal advice and support to help families understand their rights, determine accountability and pursue compensation following a fatal accident. Who […]
Fatal Accidents – Making A Claim Following The Death Of A Loved One
Did you know that you may be entitled to compensation if you have lost a loved one as a result of an accident or the negligence of another party? Brand Barristers & Solicitors are experts in this area of law having previously represented clients who have lost loved ones due to workplace accidents, motor vehicle […]
Excellence In Personal Injury Litigation
BBS has been named in the 2025 edition of Doyle’s Guide. These awards recognise firms and practitioners who have demonstrated excellence across several areas of personal injuries practice: work injury compensation, motor vehicle accident compensation, medical negligence, and public liability. BBS has been recognised across all categories. Leading Work Injury Compensation Lawyers Leading Public Liability […]
Will I Be Entitled To Make A Claim For Worker’s Compensation As A Contractor Under The Workers Compensation And Injury Management Act 2023?
The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (‘the new act’), brings an array of changes and reform to the state-based legislation for statutory entitlements for injured workers. A key change is the exclusion of entitlements for contractors who previously may have fallen within the extended definition of worker pursuant to Workers Compensation and Injury […]