Personal Injury Law Roundup: Motor Accident Claims
OND233Q06A3
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD hour in Substantive Law
This program is based on QLD legislation
10.35am to 11.20am Motor Accident Claims
- A general update in relation to the scheme
- Changes to expert evidence rules
- Impact on COVID on claims and assessments
Presented by Verity Smith, Senior Associate, McInnes Wilson Lawyers; Rising Star Injury & Compensation Law Rising Stars Doyles Guide 2022
Presenters
Verity Smith
Verity is a Senior Associate within McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ compensation division. In the personal injury field, Verity is experienced in a variety of matters including motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, workplace incidents, chemical harm, assault and general public liability incidents. She has been engaged by both plaintiff and defendant clients, though focuses her practice around plaintiffs. Verity also has experience in broader insurance (including property damage and income protection) and injury insurance schemes (such as NDIS and NIISQ), allowing her to provide a comprehensive service to her clients. Verity has a particular interest in motorcycle accidents and motorcyclist welfare, establishing and leading McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ motorcycle law subdivision. In addition to supporting motorcyclists with personal injury and other claims, Verity provides legal education to riders and assists core groups with road safety advocacy and initiatives. Outside of her compensation practice, Verity coordinates McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ pro bono program and performs pro bono work personally for individuals, community legal centres and other organisations across a range of matters including consumer credit and debt, planning and environment, administration and guardianship, employment, discrimination, defamation, and more. Verity was listed in Doyle’s Guide 2022, and has been a finalist for a number of awards including Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 and Women in Law Awards.