Silicosis Compensation in South Australia
Silicosis is a lung disease that results from exposure to silica dust. Silica is a naturally occurring mineral found in rocks and soils. Silica dust is capable of causing scarring in the lungs [...]
What is a Genuine Redundancy?
It is not unusual for employees’ positions to no longer be required, or to become redundant, following a workplace’s reorganisation or change which effects its operational requirements. This can [...]
Three years of Electronic Conveyancing for Johnston Withers Lawyers & Conveyancers
It has been three years since Johnston Withers Lawyers and Conveyancers lodged the first ever registry instrument by electronic conveyancing in South Australia, a caveat. We were early [...]
South Australian Firearms Laws
In 2017, new firearms laws came into effect in South Australia. Amongst other things, the new laws created new offences in relation to firearms. If you have or want to obtain a firearm, here’s [...]
Dependency claims – compensation for loss of support following a loved one’s serious injury or death
If a person is seriously injured or dies as a result of another person’s negligence, their family members may be able to bring what is called a dependency claim. A dependency claim is a claim [...]
