Peter is an enthusiastic and industrious lawyer who remains client-focused at all times.
Peter is a Senior Associate in the firm's Brisbane Insurance team. He has 14 years' experience in personal injuries litigation, which incorporates the majority of his practice. He has been representing insurers, local councils and uninsured defendants for 10 years in defence of personal injuries claims. He also does recovery work and property damage defence work for insurers.
Peter has experience in public liability, workplace, motor vehicle, commercial and insurance litigation, including recovery from other insurers in dual insurance.
Peter is a key member of our award-winning Insurance team.
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Client Solutions
QBE
insurance
Client problem
QBE was faced with an unmeritorious claim.
outcome achieved
Peter assisted QBE by persuading Claimants to withdraw claims where he provided evidence that the client had no culpability.
Uninsured Client
insurance
Client problem
The client needed assistance in persuading an insurer that the insurer was required to cover the client under the insurance policy.
outcome achieved
Peter persuaded the insurer and lodged an appeal with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority that the client was entitled to indemnity under their insurance policy.
Insurance Client
insurance
Client problem
The client required assistance in defending a personal injury claim where the insured had a liability in a time-efficient and low cost manner.
outcome achieved
Peter successfully achieved a quick and low-cost resolution of the claim.
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Peter Nicholls' INSIGHTS
Public Liability Insurance
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