The Law Office of Conrad Curry

31/05/2023

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26/05/2023

Do you live in the Hunter NSW region and have you been a victim or suffered loss as a result of medical negligence?

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12/05/2023

The Law Office of Conrad Curry is now operating out of our new page. Follow the link to check out the new page and give us a like!

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27/01/2023

Due to accessibility issues, we had to create a new Facebook account and would greatly appreciate if you would follow the link to give the new page a like!
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20/01/2023

New south Wales workers compensation legislation provides that certain weekly payments, death benefits (excluding funeral expenses) and the interim payment direction for medical expenses be indexed to keep up with the cost of inflation. This occurs on 1 April and 1 October of each year.

The Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW) provides that a worker’s pre-injury average weekly earnings (PIAWE) are indexed on 1 April and 1 October each year.  Indexation is a method used to adjust the workers compensation payments of an injured worker…

17/01/2023

Am I entitled to make a claim for psychological injury under Workers Compensation? Read our case study here.
https://conradcurrylaw.com.au/case-study/workplace-bullying-leads-to-psychological-psychiatric-injury/

13/01/2023

There has been more news in the media of another IVF negligence claim. The Plaintiff is suing for alleged, “unnecessary and experimental” treatments that were carried out as a part of an IVF treatment regime in 2015 and 2016. It is alleged that the Plaintiff was hospitalised for psychosis and mania following the prescription of high dosages of a steroid medication by her IVF treatment provider. Unfortunately, we are seeing more and more cases of IVF negligence and part of this may be due to the commercialisation of IVF clinics. There is a significant amount of money to be made by clinics in providing fertility assistance to couples who are already in an extremely vulnerable position.

Amanda Hunter and her partner spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to get pregnant under the guidance...

12/01/2023

If you have been injured at work or contracted an illness at work, you may be entitled to compensation.
Call us (02) 4050 0330.
https://conradcurrylaw.com.au/services/workers-compensation/

09/01/2023

A recent exposé has shown that Medicare fraud accounts for about a third of its annual budget and the problem is far more widespread than originally thought. A PhD by Medicare expert, Margaret Faux, has prompted the Federal Health Minister to commission a review into Medicare fraud.

Nine newspapers recently aired an exposé on Medicare fraud and the findings have rocked taxpayers and the health profession. Click here!

06/01/2023

I have lodged a Workers Compensation claim. What if I cannot return to work at all? Find out more here or call us on (02) 4050 0330 for an obligation free consultation.
https://conradcurrylaw.com.au/services/workers-compensation/

03/01/2023

22/12/2022

We promote the importance of having an effective will tailored to meet your individual circumstances and wishes. Many solicitors take a one size fits all approach to will drafting, often ignoring the specific circumstances of their clients including a proper analysis of the assets and financial resources they hold, and those who may have a claim on their estate. This often leads to dispututation.
Don’t put it off any longer. Book below or call to make an appointment today.

https://conradcurrylaw.com.au/estate-planning/

20/12/2022

The ATO COREngine is the new automated service which allows legal practitioners to access their individual clients’ income tax returns, notice of assessments, and payment summaries or income statements for the 2010 income year onwards. Practitioners will need to register for this service.

ATO records are an effective way for legal practitioners to prove a clients’ history of employment or demonstrable loss of income.

15/12/2022

An injured worker already in receipt of weekly compensation for a psychological injury claims entitlement to a second award of weekly compensation for physical injuries sustained in the same employment.

In this case, the onus was on the worker to prove that it was more likely than not that he had suffered a work-related injury.

12/12/2022

This is the story of our client, Rusty, who suffered a fall and broke his pelvis at a pathology collection centre. We recently settled Rusty’s case on great terms for him.

We recently settled a claim for our client, Rusty, who suffered a fall from a chair at a pathology collection centre. Click to read here!

08/12/2022

Most Australians have a will or expect to make one. While most younger people do not have a will, almost 60% of adult Australians have made a will and 93% of people over 70 years of age have a will. The likelihood of making a will increases with age and the amount of assets. (Source: Cheryl Tilse et al, ‘Having the Last Word? Will Making and Contestation in Australia’ (University of Queensland, 2015).
https://conradcurrylaw.com.au/interesting-facts-about-wills/

06/12/2022

*Trigger warning: This case note contains some references to subject matter and material that may be traumatising or upsetting for survivors of sexual assault and r**e, as well as their families. Reader discretion is advised.*
There are no limitation periods on personal injury damages claims for historical child sexual abuse in NSW, but survivors may still be denied compensation if a court orders a permanent stay of proceedings

*Trigger warning: This case note contains some references to subject matter and material that may be traumatising or upsetting for survivors of sexual assault and r**e, as well as their families. Reader discretion is advised. Decision The District Court dismissed…

01/12/2022

Congratulations to Tom Hunter-Leahy, who has been with The Law Office of Conrad Curry for 2 years! Tom is a Senior Associate and Practice Lead in our Personal Injury Team. Thank you for your loyalty and commitment Tom. Here's to many more years to come!

29/11/2022

It is well known that there is a significant disparity between health outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. In obstetric care, this is reflected in higher rates of preterm birth, low birth weight and newborn mortality.

It is well known that there is a significant disparity between health outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. In obstetric care, this is reflected in higher rates of preterm birth, low birth weight and newborn mortality. These poor outcomes arise…

28/11/2022

It was only a small article in the middle of Saturday’s Sydney Morning Herald. You could easily have missed it. For our firm though, we believe the devastating story of 11 year old Alex Raichman deserves a much higher exposure. The care provided to this young boy and his family was, simply, not good enough. As Deputy State Coroner Harriet Grahame stated, this was a “meaningless and completely preventable tragedy”.

It was only a small article in the middle of Saturday’s Sydney Morning Herald. You could easily have missed it. For our firm though, we believe the devastating story of 11 year old Alex Raichman deserves a much higher exposure.…

24/11/2022

The Health Care Complaints Commission is often criticized for its effectiveness in dealing with complaints and disciplining health practitioners. It recently succeeded in an appeal against a decision of the NCAT which found Sydney ophthalmologist Dr David Robinson guilty of the lesser charge of unsatisfactory professional conduct rather than professional misconduct.

The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) prosecuted a complaint against Dr Robinson, a registered ophthalmologist, following his treatment and care of a 19 year old female patient in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal). The patient was referred…

24/11/2022

Congratulations to Julie Woods, who has been with The Law Office of Conrad Curry for 2 years! Julie is our Business Services Manager. Thank you for your hard work and commitment Julie. Here's to many more years to come!

23/11/2022

WORKERS COMPENSATION SEMINAR POSTPONED
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone our free Workers Compensation Seminar for this evening. We will instead be hosting this event on 14 December at 5:30pm. It is not too late to reserve your spot- to register, either follow the link below or call our office on (02) 4050 0330.

Have you been injured at work? We understand your rights and can help you access the compensation you deserve.

21/11/2022

If a c-section is clinically indicated during labour and is not offered, or is not performed in a timely manner, then a compensation claim may arise if there is an adverse outcome for the child.
In this article we consider the complications that might suggest an obstetrician discuss and/or recommend c/section.

“Too posh to push” is an expression we have heard in the media over the last fifteen years, reflecting an apparent trend in society, particularly for celebrities, to opt for elective caesarean sections (C/sections) as part of their birthing plan.…

19/11/2022

Only a few days left to register! Join specialist accredited personal injury solicitor, Tom Hunter-Leahy, with special guests Barrister and Physiotherapist to share our perspective on the practicalities and pitfalls of Workers Compensation claims.

Join us for a FREE seminar with our experienced personal injury solicitor, Tom Hunter-Leahy, and special guests. Click for more info!

18/11/2022

Wrongful birth claims are complex medical negligence matters. It’s not surprising that there are few cases in this category which proceed to a hearing. In this information sheet, we explain these claims in further detail.

Wrongful birth claims are complex medical negligence matters. It’s not surprising that there are few cases in this category which proceed to a hearing. In this information sheet, we explain these claims in further detail. If you have been a…

16/11/2022

Progressing your workers compensation claim doesn't have to be complicated. Learn more about how we can help you get the outcome you deserve. Join us for a FREE seminar with our experienced personal injury solicitor, Tom Hunter-Leahy, and special guest Barrister. We will also introduce our guest physiotherapist who will share a unique perspective on the practicalities and pitfalls of active Workcover claims.
https://conradcurrylaw.com.au/event/learn-more-about-workers-compensation/

15/11/2022

14/11/2022

A Power of Attorney is a document under which a person chosen by you is appointed decision in relation to your legal and financial affairs. It is certainly reassuring to know that you have appointed someone you can trust to make decisions on your behalf if because of injury, illness, or temporary absence, you are unable to do so yourself.

https://conradcurrylaw.com.au/powers-of-attorney/

12/11/2022

Progressing your workers compensation claim doesn't have to be complicated. Learn more about how we can help you get the outcome you deserve. Join us for a FREE seminar with our experienced personal injury solicitor, Tom Hunter-Leahy, and special guest Barrister. We will also introduce our guest physiotherapist who will share a unique perspective on the practicalities and pitfalls of active Workcover claims.

https://conradcurrylaw.com.au/event/learn-more-about-workers-compensation/

10/11/2022

We welcome the launch of the Stillbirth Clinical Care Standard. Sadly, 6 babies are stillborn every day and according to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare, evidence suggests that 20-30% of stillbirths could be prevented with optimal care. The aim of the clinical standard is to reduce the number of women experiencing stillbirth, reduce unwarranted clinical variation in the prevention and investigation of stillbirth and support best practice in bereavement care for parents following any perinatal loss. Until now, there has not been a consistent approach to empowering women to understand the risks of stillbirth and to open up discussion about prevention. Women have also reported vastly different experiences in terms of how they have been treated post stillbirth. Our firm hopes that this framework ensures avoidable stillbirths are prevented and that all women who experience a stillbirth receive the support that is needed. You can read the new clinical care standard here:

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/stillbirth_clinical_care_standard_2022.pdf

We welcome the launch of the Stillbirth Clinical Care Standard. Sadly, 6 babies are stillborn every day and according to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare, evidence suggests that 20-30% of stillbirths could be prevented with optimal…

08/11/2022

Our medical negligence team believes in promoting awareness of obstetric injuries that are not widely known about or understood. The subject of perineal tears sustained during childbirth is not something you’re likely to read about in the paper yet approximately 3 in every 100 women having a va**nal birth suffer a third or fourth degree tear*.

*Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears Clinical Care Standard 2021: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

What is a perineal tear? The perineum is the area separating the va**na and the a**s. It is made up of skin, muscle and tissue that strengthens the pelvic floor

07/11/2022

We are pleased to welcome Charlotte Walters who has joined our Personal Injury team as Solicitor. Read more about Charlotte on our website.

04/11/2022

We share the Newcastle Herald’s serious concern regarding “horrifying failures” at “non-compliant” residential aged care services.

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7968243/aged-care-staff-residents-regularly-assaulted-left-waiting-for-meds-and-meals/?src=rssutm_email=5363

It is important that residents and their families know that they have the right to take action against poorly managed aged care facilities, especially when those facilities are determined to be “sub-standard” and/or “non-compliant” by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC).

If you, or someone you know, have suffered physical or psychological injuries as the result of poor or incompetent care at an aged care facility, it is important to understand your potential legal options. It is also essential to act quickly as there are time limits which apply to actions in medical negligence and intentional torts.

We share the Newcastle Herald’s serious concern regarding “horrifying failures” at “non-compliant” residential aged care services. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7968243/aged-care-staff-residents-regularly-assaulted-left-waiting-for-meds-and-meals/?src=rssutm_email=5363 It is imp...

03/11/2022

https://conradcurrylaw.com.au/can-birth-trauma-cause-autism/Ten years ago, the answer to this question would have been a resounding no. Many roads lead to a diagnosis of Autism but birth injury (in the absence of cerebral palsy) was not considered one of them, since the popular understanding even now is that Autism, at least in part, has a genetic origin. However, in recent times, mainly in overseas jurisdictions, there are signs that this may no longer be a dead end to a claim for compensation for cases involving birth injury due to problematic (or absence of) intervention during delivery, delayed access to C-section and pre-eclampsia.

Ten years ago, the answer to this question would have been a resounding no. Many roads lead to a diagnosis of Autism but birth injury (in the absence of cerebral palsy) was not considered one of them, since the popular…

01/11/2022

We are pleased to announce that Associate Solicitor Tom Hunter-Leahy has attained Specialist Accreditation in Personal Injury. Specialist Accreditation is held by less than 5% of the profession in New South Wales and formally recognises a high level of knowledge and experience in the chosen specialty area of law. Given Tom’s commitment to the profession and to the clients of this firm we are also happy to announce his promotion to Practice Lead (Personal Injury) / Senior Associate.

https://conradcurrylaw.com.au/tom-hunter-leahy-attains-specialist-status/

31/10/2022

The below is a horrific story of the use and abuse of the elderly by those who should have their best interests at heart.

Sadly, this is a common story and one that could be prevented by ensuring appropriate end of life care documents are in place, and solicitors are always consulted when lending sums of money, even to family.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-12/96yo-has-money-taken-by-family-members-court-filing-alleges/101417346

Contact the team at The Law Office Conrad Curry to ensure your money is well protected.

The north Queensland woman was living independently until a fall saw her son and daughter-in-law move in and allegedly take advantage of her over several years.