The topic of surveillance is on everyone's lips. Revelations from so-called "whistleblower" Edward Snowden and also WikiLeaks have shown that ordinary citizens are being subject to mass surveillance, spying and eavesdropping. Clients of Bradford Legal often ask us if they will be followed or watched. In...
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Bradford Legal has taken particular interest in the recent parliamentary enquiry into the rate of suicides in the paramedic industry. Paramedics are at the forefront of responding to critical and often horrific accidents where people suffer very serious injuries. Seeing these types of accidents on a...
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An epic court battle between Kojunup farmers Steve Marsh and Michael Baxter has continued in the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Organic farmer, Steve Marsh sued Michael Baxter his friend and farming neighbour on the basis that his organic crop had been contaminated by a...
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In Western Australia, it is not compulsory for boat owners to have third party insurance. If a boat owner does not insure their boat for third party damage, an injured victim may be forced to sue the skipper of the boat in order to recover damages. Kate...
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The current government is weighing up a number of options to implement no fault insurance for people suffering catastrophic injuries. One option being considered is the payment of damages progressively. In practice, this means that instead of receiving a lump sum, the catastrophically injured person...
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A recent case heard in the Magistrates Court in Joondalup highlights the complications that can arise from assaults in taverns and pubs. Our client, represented by Bradford Legal, was viciously assaulted whilst he was working in a security role at the Greenwood Tavern. The assault was filmed...
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A recent case in which BRADFORD LEGAL have secured a settlement for a client involved a plaintiff who, whilst carrying out work in his trade as an electrician, fell through polyurethane sheeting on commercial premises. The plaintiff had been sent to the worksite by his employer...
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We are often asked by our client if a barrister will be needed to assist with their case. Barristers have a number of roles. Primarily, they appear in court and are required to ask questions and address the judge. They specialise in courtroom procedures and cross-examination...
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Children bullying each other at school is not a new issue. There would be very few people who could not recall instances where they were subject to some form of bullying during their school days. Other people may (reluctantly) come to realise that they themselves were...
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The recent incident involving the tragic death of Australian cricketer, Phillip Hughes, whilst playing the sport he loved, highlights the significant risk of injury associated with some sporting endeavours. In the case of Hughes, he was struck in the neck by a short delivery, similar to...
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When children are born with Erb’s Palsy, medical negligence claims are usually successful due to the usual cause of this condition. So, what is Erb’s Palsy? Erb’s Palsy Erb’s Palsy is also known as Erb-Duchenne Syndrome or brachial plexus palsy. The brachial plexus refers to a group...
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