Elder Abuse and Negligence in Nursing Homes
Elder Abuse and Negligence Have you got a few grey hairs? Are you getting on in years? Then you might be like the Senior Partner in our law firm. He is getting older but hates to be called old. What he hates even more though is when elderly people are abused. He really hates that. […]
Are You Eligible for Workers Compensation?
Worker’s Compensation Injured at work? Injured on the way to work or on the way home? If you are suffering from a personal injury and it happened whilst you were doing something for your job. You are entitled to make a compensation claim. Every Australian employee has rights if they get injured at work. The […]
Family Matters and Disputes
Do you have a family law problem? Have you just broken up with your partner? Is your partner not letting you see the kids? Not sure how to deal with the house and other assets? Well you’re not on your own. At United Legal we’re not big fans of other family law firms. Law firms […]
Earning money by referring lawyers
Hi, who would have thought that you could earn good money form referring lawyers? You might remember us. We, United Legal, are now based in Fyshwick. It may have been that you remember us as “Scott, Campbell & Sheils” or “Scott, Sheils & Glover”. If you do, you know? Peter Glover still heads up the […]
Amputee awarded a million dollars
Amputee awarded a million dollars Hi, we’re United Legal, your friendly boutique law firm here in Canberra. You might have known us previously under other names such as Scott, Shiels and Glover. We’re the same people – affordable, down-to-Earth and ready to listen – just a different name. Despite our boutique size, we love taking […]
Motor Vehicle Accident results in serious injuries to a young boy
Motor Vehicle Accident Matthew was struck by a car whilst riding on a suburban street in Tuggeranong. He was only 11 years old that time. He was riding from a park across a roadway on a windy road. As he approached the road, he could not see the oncoming traffic because of a tree that […]
Will and Estate Planning
Will and Estate Planning Will and Estate planning can be complex. A question we get asked quite frequently is, why can’t I draft my will myself? There are heaps of DIY will kits out there that you can download for free from the internet, or buy for a few dollars. So why on earth would […]
Medical Malpractice: Frank’s Case Study
Medical Malpractice A lot of people think Medical Malpractice Claims are limited to suing for botched surgery. Medical Negligence cases cover basically anybody who provides treatment and can cover specialists, general practitioners, physiotherapists, chiropractors, exercise physiologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, radiologists, speech therapists and essentially everyone who provides treatment. Medical Negligence is whenever you are injured, or […]
Estate Law-How To Prevent Estate Problems
Estate Law and Legal procedures Estate Law is all about what happens when a family member dies and ensuring that their final wishes are followed through with. It is sad to say, but some families turn on each other when a loved one dies. In our experience, it is all too common to see siblings […]
Accountant’s Mistakes Cost You Money…You Can Sue
Accountant’s Negligence Have you lost money because of an unreliable accountant? Have they made a bad investment on your behalf? Did they file your tax return late and cause a fine? Have they given you advice, which lost you money? If your answer is yes, here at United Legal, we can help. We believe that […]
Someone owes you Money?
Debt Recovery Do you owe someone money? Worse, does someone owe you? The angst of debt can be one of the most painful processes to chase. It is all a game; you need to know when to wait and when to attack. Let us walk you through the first few steps. Let’s say someone owes […]
Have you had a Surgery Mishap?
Surgery mishap? Botched Boob-job? Misdiagnoses or failure to diagnose? If any of these statements sound like something that has happened to you, or someone you know, then you may have a medical negligence case and could be entitled to compensation. Our tips: At United Legal, we are here to help. We understand that you expect […]
What is Medical Negligence?
Medical Negligence is a legal term that is everywhere right now. You will hear it on TV, read it in the news and might even have spoken with people about it before. Medical negligence is then a specific form of this which focuses on the healthcare industry. There are three elements of negligence which must […]
New Elder Abuse Laws
NEW ELDER ABUSE LAWS New laws, unseen anywhere else in Australia, will be coming into effect in April 2021. These laws will criminalize any neglect, violence or abuse inflicted against vulnerable people within the care of individuals or organisations. The new laws will protect people aged 60 and over, as well as adults who have a disability. […]
Hit and Run Accidents
Been involved in a ‘hit and run accident’? Not sure who you can get compensation from? Never heard of the Nominal Defendant? It can be scary and confusing when you have been involved in a hit and run. You have been injured, sometimes gravely. Your motor vehicle is likely damaged, and you think you will […]
What is Strata Law
Strata law is all about the control, procedures and authorisation of land use and development. Strata law considers all the issues developers, occupiers, operators, vendors, businesspeople, and the ordinary Joe face when wanting to develop, buy, manage, sell, or use strata titled properties. What are Strata Titled Properties? Possessing strata or unit title allows you […]
Choosing the right law firm
Choosing the right law firm We understand that choosing the right law firm can be an incredibly stressful process. When you find yourself in need of a lawyer it typically comes off the back of some horrible experience such an accident, the breakdown in a relationship, an incident involving police – all of which can […]
Injured at Work?
Can’t pay the bank because you have been injured at work? Has an accident at work meant that debt collectors are now chasing you? We often see people who have been injured at work and cannot make basic living payments. It is horrible. It is bad enough that you have been injured but add the […]
Workers’ compensation – what does it really mean?
There are many types of work-related injuries Well first, it is an employer’s responsibility to ensure a safe working environment. If you have been injured in a workplace accident you would typically seek to recover compensation from the workers’ compensation insurer wages, rehabilitation, and medical costs. However, in certain instances, you can also lodge what […]
A Medical Negligence Matter – How Do We Prove It?
A Medical Negligence Matter is when a doctor or medical professional causes you harm by breaching his or her duty of care. But how do we actually prove it? That is where evidence comes in. Evidence is the process by which you prove things to a court. Therefore in a medical negligence matter, we need […]