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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 a Victim of Elder Abuse?
Financial Elder Abuse Elder abuse can take many forms. We have published on our website quite a bit of information about Elder abuse. Right now we want to talk about the financial aspects of Elder abuse. People in the twilight of their lives are preyed upon by others to get access or control over their […]
Silicosis: A Lung Disease
DO YOU OR SOMEBODY YOU LOVE SUFFER FROM SILICOSIS, A LUNG RELATED DISEASE? There are an alarming number of lung diseases in the form of silicosis arising throughout Australia. The disease is caused by breathing in tiny particles commonly known as silica dust. The dust comes from grinding granite, stone, quartz and working with fine sands and […]
Do You Regret Having a Cosmetic Surgery?
Medical Negligence Compensation Claims Plastic and cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular in Australia and so are medical negligence claims. Unfortunately, the instances of botched procedures are also increasing. Your Time and Money You pay a surgeon to hopefully improve your appearance, help lift your self-esteem and confidence. You’re not paying them to make you […]
Have You Been Misdiagnosed?
Medical Negligence Compensation Some mistakes can be life threatening. If you have been misdiagnosed, you may be eligible for medical negligence compensation. Failure to diagnose properly or misdiagnosis often is the first step in a medical negligence lawsuit. No matter how competent a doctor, surgeon, dentist, physiotherapist, chiropractor, psychologist or psychiatrist is, mistakes can happen. […]
COVID-19 Notice
Corona virus COVID-19 Notice by United Legal. This COVID-19 Notice describes Canberra Law Firm, United Legal’s approach for continued delivery of legal services during global pandemic crisis. Dear valued and prospective clients, Australia is facing unprecedented and extraordinary circumstances. United Legal is fully committed to looking after the health & safety of both our clients and staff. […]
Have you been hurt at work? Don’t be silenced by insurers, know your worth.
Lewis v Woolworths Limited [2018] ACTSC 200 Case summary: In 2018 United Legal took on the case of a Young Woman who worked at a major retail store in Canberra. Workplace Health and Safety is incredibly important, and when employers fail to maintain this health and safety there are a number of victim rights which […]