Bennett & Philp Lawyers in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Lawyer & law firm

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3001 2999

Address: Level 13, 15 Adelaide Street 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.bennettphilp.com.au/

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20.01.2022 At Bennett & Philp, our clients’ success is our success, too. And that means working hard for all of our valued clients and ensuring we get them the best possible result. Recently, Charlie and Chai from our Estate Litigation team worked with a client on a reasonably complex estate matter. Both Charlie and Chai focused on working closely and collaboratively with the client, so they felt well communicated with during this challenging period. We were happy to secure a positive r...esult for the client by settling this matter with favourable terms. It was a great feeling not only to get the best outcome for the client but also receive an appreciation gift for our work in handling this matter. #estatelitigation

17.01.2022 {New Article} New Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive Forms. Changes to Queensland’s #guardianship laws take effect on 30 November 2020. As part of those changes, the Government has introduced new Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and Advance Health Directive forms for use from that date onwards. New, quite detailed, explanatory guides for #EPAs and Advance Health Directives have also been introduced. We strongly recommended that you read these guides car...efully before making or replacing an EPA or Advance Health Directive. Bennett & Philp Consultant Keith Schrauf covers the changes in his latest article. To read the full article, click on the link below. #EPOA #powerofattorney #advancehealthdirective #law #legal #brisbanelawyer

14.01.2022 {New Article} Attending Paramedic’s Judgment Call Not Negligent In this case, that went through several appeals leading to a High Court decision, a claim was made against the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) over the failure of one of its #paramedics to promptly administer adrenaline to a patient suffering a severe asthma attack. The paramedic in question had promptly administered salbutamol rather than adrenaline due to the risk of causing heart failure as the patient alre...ady had a very high heart rate. However, it was alleged that, if the adrenaline had been administered, the patient would not have suffered their subsequent hypoxic injury that resulted in severe, irreversible brain damage. One of the central arguments advanced was that the paramedic had failed to follow the QAS Clinical Practice Manual (CPM) as it was asserted that the CPM positively prescribed the administration of adrenaline in these circumstances. Bennett & Philp's resident #medicalnegligence expert, John Harvey, provides a thoughtful analysis of this long and painful saga. #medicalmalpractice #healthcare #emergencyservices #compensationlaw #law #legal

13.01.2022 {New Article} Executors: Who, What, When and Why! Often when we think about wills, we tend to immediately focus on whom we want to receive what, or whom we wish to exclude. A crucial party to any will is the #executor that is, the party that is appointed to carry out the wishes of the #willmaker.... In our latest article, Senior Associate Tran Vuong discusses: What is the role of an executor and whom should I appoint? What happens if no executor is appointed? What happens if they have passed away or decline to act? What if I don’t have anyone to appoint as my executor? To read the full article, click on the link below. #law

05.01.2022 If you're in the #building and #construction industry, you should be aware of the upcoming changes brought in by the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 expected to commence as early as 1 October. These changes should be front of mind given they will affect current practices in just over a week. Check out this article from construction litigation lawyer and Bennett & Philp director, Tony Mylne, detailing some of the more i...mportant changes that may affect you. #contractors #subcontractors #law #legal

05.01.2022 A recent decision out of the Supreme Court in Cairns resulted in a victory for an injured #cyclist who took evasive action to avoid a reversing driver. The plaintiff was riding his electric bicycle along McIlwraith Street, South Townsville, where the roadway is fairly wide with spaces for perpendicular parking outside the store. As they were approaching their destination, the vehicle driven by the defendant reversed into his path. The cyclist was #injured in attempting to tak...e evasive action. Although #liability was admitted, there was a claim on behalf of the defendant's insurer that the plaintiff had been contributorily negligent for not keeping an adequate lookout, for travelling at an excessive speed to negotiate around reversing vehicles and for failing to ride in the middle of the lane where he would have been more visible to reversing drivers. Bennett & Philp's resident #cycling enthusiast and Compensation Law Special Counsel, Kevin Barratt, discusses the decision of the Court and the critical factual finding taken into account that ultimately led to the cyclist's legal win. #injury #compensationlaw #law #legal

04.01.2022 Is planning your estate something you’ve been putting off for ‘later’? We know there are usually more pressing things to do, especially when you’re fit and healthy, however, estate planning is something everyone should consider seriously, whatever stage you’re at in life. As a part of our Estate 101 Series, our Wills and Estates team has put together this informative guide to help you understand the value and importance of thorough estate planning. Download your free guide to...day! #estateplanning #estatelaw #wills #succession #law #legal