Emily excels at her profession with her forward-thinking and resourceful nature.
Emily is a Principal of the firm's Compensation team. She has experience in all aspects of civil litigation with a particular interest in cycling related matters and medical negligence cases. As a result, she has a close association with Bicycle Queensland, regularly assisting their members by providing expert legal guidance when required. She is also passionate about helping women navigate the process of gaining compensation following a traumatic birth experience.
Emily goes to great lengths to understand her client's personal situation, with this approach seeing her deliver the best possible outcome for her clients.
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Client Solutions
Private Client
Compensation
Client problem
Emily's client sustained significant injuries through no fault of their own. When legal action was taken, the defendant insurer refused to accept liability for their injuries.
outcome achieved
Emily successfully defended her client at the first instance in the District Court, where they received approximately $660,000 in damages. The decision was appealed by the defendant but was upheld with the client's legal costs awarded on an indemnity basis.
Private Client
Compensation
Client problem
The defendant insurer refused to fund the rehabilitation expenses that Emily's client sought.
outcome achieved
With Emily's assistance, the insurer ultimately conceded to the client's rehabilitation expenses' demand for immediate and upfront payment.
Private Client
Medical Negligence
Client problem
Despite Emily's client sustaining significant physical and psychological injuries from her birth, the compensation claim the client submitted was fervently defended by the hospital.
outcome achieved
Emily gathered a significant body of evidence to support the allegation that the hospital breached its duty of claim to the client, causing physical and psychological injury. Judgement was ultimately awarded in favour of Emily's client.
