Connect with meDaniel specialises in defending personal injury claims under the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (Qld) and the Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld). In these matters, he advises national insurers, London market underwriters, corporate insureds and brokers on issues including indemnity, liability, quantum and causation.
He has extensive experience acting for insurers in workplace injury claims, motor vehicle personal injury claims and silicosis claims. He has also worked in-house for insurers in areas including catastrophic injuries and solicitors’ negligence, and has researched for judicial officers in Australia and the UK.
Daniel draws on his broad experience to provide clear and pragmatic advice and to ensure the efficient and commercial resolution of claims.
- Representing insurers in the pre-litigation and litigated stages of claims under all legislative schemes applicable to personal injuries in Queensland.
- Advising an employer on a personal injury claim brought by an employee accused of sexual harassment.
- Acting for an insurer and insured in complex multiparty claims regarding contraction of silicosis by stonemasons.
- Acting for a large statutory insurer in the successful defence of a personal injury claim for alleged failure to provide appropriate rehabilitation.
- Defending claims brought against legal practitioners for missed limitation periods, under-settlement of claims, and failure to advise on pending court decisions regarding wrongful birth claims.
- Advising an insurer on fire damage to a building caused due to faulty electrical supply by a utility company.
- Personal Injury
- Property Damage
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Marine and Transport
- Retail and Labour Hire
- Australian Insurance Law Association
- Queensland Law Society