Maurice Blackburn blog

Patient safety

What you should consider if you have experienced an adverse outcome following medical treatment

Suffering medical negligence is likely to have a serious effect on you, your loved ones and your quality of life. It’s important to know you are not alone and you have a number of rights and options for getting justice.

Asbestos

Law Gives Hero Firefighters More Support If They Get Work-Linked Cancers

Firefighters put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect the public and community, so the law has made it simpler to access compensation if these emergency workers develop any of a number of work-related cancers.

Road rights

Six Simple Steps to Make Roads Safer for Motorcyclists

With the growing number of people taking to two wheels, is it time to put riders at the centre road design and layout? These five simple changes could reap huge benefit for all road users.

Employment law

The Great Resignation: How to Tell if Your Next Employer is Right For You

Here are some tips on navigating the recruitment and interview process to help you know if your next employer is a good fit.

10 New Year Life Admin Tasks We Should All Be Ticking Off in 2022

The New Year is a perfect time to take stock after a difficult 2021. Check out some of these simple life admin tasks worth adding to your list of goals for 2022.

Employment law

Even in troubled times like COVID, employers need to stick to the rules

A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission is a significant win for the rights of workers and their union representatives to be consulted about workplace health and safety measures before they are introduced.