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News, insights and resources for Queensland road safety, work safety and dealing with unexpected set backs in life. Browse our latest articles or select a category of interest below.
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From Tragedy to Transformation: How Queensland's Worst Work Accidents Changed Safety Laws Forever
Discover how Queensland's worst workplace accidents led to life-saving safety laws.
Top Skills Every Young Driver Should Learn Before Getting Their License: Insights from Queensland’s Best Programs
Must-know skills for young drivers: Key lessons from Queensland’s top driver programs.
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Transforming Traffic Offenders into Safer Drivers | Smith's Lawyers
Turning traffic offenders into safer drivers for better road safety and fewer violations.
A Staggering 60% of Drivers Avoid Disaster Each Week: The Often Unspoken Epidemic on Our Roads
Explore why frequent near-misses are a warning sign of dangerous driving habits and rising risks.
Dealing with Aggressive Customers: A Practical Safety Guide for Retail Workers
Stay safe in retail. Learn how to handle aggressive customers with confidence and care.
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Mental Health Matters: Addressing Psychological Safety in the Mining Industry
Mining’s hidden crisis: Mental health challenges, solutions, and the need for change.
Technological Solutions to Reduce Road Rage: From Dash Cams to AI-Powered Feedback Systems
Discover tech solutions to curb road rage, from dash cams to AI-powered feedback.
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Challenges in the Adoption of Autonomous Vehicles: Addressing Public Perception and Infrastructure Needs
Uncover the key challenges in adopting autonomous vehicles and how to overcome them.
The Recovery Equation: Four Forces That Determine Your Return to Work After Injury
Explore how personal beliefs, workplace support, healthcare, and insurance impact your recovery.
Workplace
Deadly Dust: Compensation Claims on the Rise in Stone Bench-Top Industry
Silicosis has been called the biggest lung disease crisis since asbestos.
Workplace
Teachers and their rights at work in Queensland
Did you know about 70% of teachers claim to have experienced bullying and abuse from students?
Workplace
The importance of keeping tradies safe on the job
Tradies represent more than half of Australia's serious workers' comp claims each year.
Workplace
What Rights Do Workers in the ‘Gig’ Economy Have?
Services like Deliveroo and Airtasker are taking to new heights. What rights do gig workers have?
Workplace
Subcontractors and Insurance: What You Need to Know
Are subcontractors responsible for their own workers' compensation insurance? Read on to find out.
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Workplace
Understanding workplace psychological injury & stress claims in Queensland
Psychological injury or stress claims can be considered as workplace injuries.
Workplace
Should COVID-19 be declared a workplace injury for frontline workers?
Should COVID-19 be declared a workplace injury for frontline workers?
Workplace
Safe work is everyone's responsibility
Every two days in Australia, someone will die from a work-related injury or illness.
Workplace
Why you should always use your own doctor after a work injury
Doctors are key decision-makers in your claim journey, so make sure they're on your side.
Public Place
What to do if you're injured in your rental home
It's more important now than ever to know your rights as a tenant, especially safety at home.
Public Place
When E-Scooters Crash, Who Is To Blame?
How safe are electric scooters, and who gets the blame when something goes wrong?
Legal Interest
Family statement regarding coronial inquest into death of Renae Jean Mann
Family statement regarding coronial inquest into death of Renae Jean Mann
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Legal Interest
How Wearable Technology is Making It’s Way into the Courtroom
How Wearable Technology is Making It’s Way into the Courtroom
TPD Insurance
Understanding TPD insurance claims
Have you seen TPD premiums being deducted from your super, but don't know what it is? Read this.
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Car & Road
Don't Forget These 5 Things After A Car Accident
Car accidents can leave you feeling unprepared. Know what to do in case the unexpected happens.
Car & Road
How to Get Back on Your Bike After an Accident
Learn the painful lessons I was taught and be thankful you’re still around to ride another day.
Car & Road
Leave the phone alone: Distracted driving, a growing problem
Driving distracted has resulted in hundreds of Queensland fatalities over the past five years.
Car & Road
Roads are getting safer, so why are cyclist deaths increasing?
Cyclists were the only road user to see an increase in road deaths in the past decade.
Car & Road
Survey finds 70% of Qld drivers want dash cams to be mandatory
Support for mandatory dash cams is strong. Could it soon be compulsory to have one in your car?
Car & Road
National Road Safety Week: The reality of Australia's road toll
Each year about 1,200 people are killed and another 44,000 are seriously injured.
Car & Road
10 of the most forgotten road rules in Queensland
We all know that speeding and drink driving are bad, but what about these Queensland road rules?
Car & Road
Wake up: Queensland drivers ignoring fatigue advice
50 per cent of drivers are still ignoring the advice to take a break every 2 hours on long trips.
Car & Road
Practical tips for after a road accident
Car accidents are stressful and difficult at the best of times. If you’re injured in one, read on.
General
PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress - A Partner's Survival Guide
You don't have to feel helpless if your partner has PTSD. Here's how you can help them and you.
General
Chronic pain: survival guide for partners and family
Those who care for people living with chronic pain play a vital role in effective pain management.
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General
Everything you need to know about insurance surveillance
How far can insurance investigators go? What is legal? What should you do if you're being watched?
General
Media release: Law firm calls for more action on worker fatalities
We encourage employers and employees to take a proactive stance on improving workplace safety.
General
Why it's important to protect your mental health after injury
After an injury, it's important to recover physically — as is taking care of your mental health.
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5 Free Apps to Help with Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
Here are some apps to help your mental health after an incident or accident.
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Not Everybody Gets a Break: Working Through the Holidays
If you’re one of those who keeps working through the holiday season, be careful.
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The Ultimate A-Z Tradie Dictionary
Tradies have their own special language, so it's only fitting they have their own dictionary.
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A Safety Guide For Young Workers In Trade
Read our tips on how young workers can safely navigate their way around a new workplace.
