Smith’s Lawyers Blog
Latest articles and news
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.
Drivers vs. Cyclists: Is There a Growing Divide on Australian Roads?
Tensions between drivers and cyclists in Australia are at an all time high, is the divide growing?
How Fatigue Affects Truck Drivers: What Can Be Done to Improve Road Safety?
Truck drivers, the backbone of Australia’s freight industry, face fatigue, how do we help?
Vulnerable Road Users: Are We Doing Enough to Protect Pedestrians and Cyclists?
Pedestrians, cyclists, & motorcyclists face high risks, are we protecting them on the road?
How Dash Cams Are Changing the Way We Drive: Are They Making Roads Safer?
Once niche gadgets, dash cams are now essential for many drivers, are they making driving safer?
The Hidden Toll: Mental Health Crisis in Australia's High-Risk Professions
Professions like construction, healthcare, and transportation are facing a mental health crisis.
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Understanding The Legal Definition Of E-Bikes: When Are They Considered Motor Vehicles?
E-bikes are gaining popularity, but what is the legal definition?
Wearable Tech: Balancing Innovation, Safety, and Privacy
Wearable technology is revolutionizing safety at work, but is safety and privacy jeopardized?
The Great Roundabout Debate: More Safety or More Confusion?
The debate continues over whether roundabouts are safer or are they just confusing?
Spinal Cord Injury Technology: Transformative Innovations and the Path Ahead
Breakthrough technologies offer hope for spinal cord injury 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.
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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.
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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.
