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DBH Wills and Estates Partner Megan Horsell explains why now is the time to get your Estate in Order!

With the new Succession Act coming into affect from 1 January 2025, there has never been a more important time to ensure your Will and Estate is in place for the future.

Read Megan’s blog below 👇

The time is now to get your Estate in order- the new Succession Act comes into effect on 1 January 2025 and it will affect you and your family! | DBH Lawyers Significant reforms to South Australia’s succession laws will be made when the Succession Act 2023 (“the Act”) comes into force on 1 January 2025. As of the first day of the new year…

DBH congratulates Eva Nikou on her admission to the Bar!

Eva joined DBH Lawyers in 2023 working as a Law Clerk in our Personal Injury Team, focusing on motor vehicle accident, workers compensation and medical negligence claims.

We ask you to join us in welcoming our newest solicitor to the firm!

Congratulations Eva!

We're thrilled to announce that we've been named the "Top Personal Injury Law Firm" by Australasian Lawyers Magazine!

🎉 This recognition reflects our dedication to our clients and our relentless pursuit of justice for injured people. Thank you for your trust and support. We couldn't have achieved this without you!

DBH congratulates Zoe Chinner on her promotion to Associate!

Zoe is a skilled litigator, specialising in personal injury and general civil litigation.

Congratulations Zoe!

DBH Lawyers is proud to announce the promotion of Dionne Franklin to Special Counsel!

Dionne has been an integral member of our Personal Injury team since joining us in 2019 and heads our Bordertown office.

Dionne specialises in medical negligence, public liability, motor vehicle accident claims and class actions in addition to being the face of DBH in Bordertown.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Dionne on her well-deserved promotion!

DBH Lawyers Congratulates Partner Peter Jackson, who has been named as a Finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards!

Peter Jackson said that he was humbled to be recognised and proud to be included as a finalist for “Personal Injury Partner of the Year”.

“DBH Lawyers’ recognition for our excellent contribution to the legal industry reinforces the strength of our service in leading personal injury law in South Australia, and our ongoing dedication to connecting with our community and servicing our clients to a high standard” he added.

We are particularly proud of Peter, being the only South Australian Personal Injury Lawyer named.

We wish Peter all the best for the awards, which will be announced tomorrow night in Sydney!

Well done Peter, you superstar 🌟🌟🌟

DBH Lawyers Legal firm servicing South Australia in Personal Injury, Family, Wills & Estates and Commercial Law

As the EOFY approaches, it is a great time to look back over the last 12 months.

One of the things we are most proud of at DBH Lawyers is our involvement in the community and the support we were able to provide for the people we represent.

In the last year, we have been a Gold Sponsor for the Mary Potter Foundation's Walk for Love and Gold Sponsor of the Salisbury Community Christmas Parade. We have raised funds for Foodbank South Australia, Catherine House and Backpacks4Kids SA, sponsored the Source Kids Disability Expo and the KYD-X Expo and supported the Novita Transition to Work program.

DBH Lawyers were also proud to be the Fireworks Sponsor at Carols by Candlelight in 2023. In addition to the above, our Managing Partner Amy Nikolovski continues her commitment as a Community Ambassador for Catherine House.

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Advising what to do when a child does not want to spend time with the other parent is not easy.

In this new article, DBH Lawyers Associate Ryan Varga examines what happens when family breakdown damages the relationship between parents and children.

Click the link below to read more about how family law deals with this sort of unhappy situation.

https://www.dbh.com.au/blog/family-law/what-if-a-child-does-not-want-to-spend-time-with-their-other-parent/

If you live in the Fleurieu Peninsula region and have received notification from the EPA about road base containing asbestos from FRWA being used in your property, DBH Lawyers is calling on you to join a representative action against FRWA.

Our next information session will be held this Sunday 16 June at 2pm at the Victor Harbour Convention Centre, for affected homeowners to find out more as detailed below.

To find out, please contact Matthew Arentz at DBH lawyers on [email protected].

Have you been impacted?

Can you join the representative action?

Another information session will be held this evening at 7pm at the Victor Harbour Convention Centre.

DBH Lawyers Legal firm servicing South Australia in Personal Injury, Family, Wills & Estates and Commercial Law

Did you see Matt's article in the recent edition of FIFTY+SA?

Remember to secure your loved one's future by getting a properly drafted Will. Our experienced Wills and Estates Team are available to assist on 1800 324 324.

If you book and pay for your consult prior to 30 June, you are eligible for a 25% discount!

There's no excuse to not do it today!

Matthew Arentz Advises: Why do I need a Will? - FIFTY+SA Beyond his professional life, Matt embraces his roles as a devoted husband to Bernice and a doting father to his three children: Lulu (13), Minnie (11), and Tom (9). Juggling his bustling legal career with his duties as an “UberDad,” Matt finds solace and passion in music. As a bass player and l...

On 17 May some of our junior lawyers joined other young lawyers in the profession for the SA Young Lawyers’ Gala. 💃🏻🕺🏽🪩

The event was held at Sora, and by all accounts was a great night! 🌟🌟

Photos: credit Young Lawyers' Committee

❓I think my hearing loss is a result of my work — what can I do?

According to the federal government, around 1.3 million people in Australia have a hearing impairment because of their work.

However, in many of these cases, hearing loss induced by workplace conditions only becomes apparent once someone has left a high-risk job or has retired.

Even in this scenario, you may still be entitled to compensation.

If you think your current or past work environment has caused your hearing issues, we recommend that you see us for legal advice as soon as possible.

Click on the link below to find out more.
https://www.dbh.com.au/blog/personal-injury/what-is-noise-induced-hearing-loss/

What is noise induced hearing loss and when should you seek legal advice? | DBH Lawyers Noise induced hearing loss

DBH Lawyers were thrilled to be the Gold Sponsor for the Mary Potter Foundation's Walk for Love on 25 May! 🏃‍♀️💖

Our amazing team was there in full force, handing out free goodies and joining the walk with their families and dogs. 🐾👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Thank you to all of those who joined us for a day of fun, community, and support for a wonderful cause. 🩷🩷



Photo credit: Frankie the Creative and Jason Rivett

On Friday some of our staff attended the Margaret Nyland Long Lunch, which is jointly hosted by the Women Lawyers Association and Law Society of South Australia.

The event supports women and diversity in the law and is always a great opportunity to network with other women and leaders in the Law.

Well done to both the WLA and LSSA for another great event!

If you live in the Fleurieu Peninsula region and have received notification from the EPA about road base containing asbestos from FRWA being used in your property, DBH Lawyers is calling on you to join a representative action against FRWA.

We will be holding information sessions locally in order for affected homeowners to find out more as detailed below.

To find out, please contact Matthew Arentz at DBH lawyers on [email protected].

DBH Lawyers Legal firm servicing South Australia in Personal Injury, Family, Wills & Estates and Commercial Law

Thank you to The Advertiser for following up with a second story on our pursuit of justice for our clients in an action against the Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority.

Unsuspecting Fleurieu homeowners, like the O'Connell family featured in this article today were unknowingly sold road base by FRWA that contained asbestos.

In total, around 150 Fleurieu Peninsula families have received notification from the EPA that building material used in their homes contains asbestos.

Our team at DBH Lawyers is instigating a representative action against FRWA on behalf of these first homebuyers, retirees and others who have seen impacted.

If you live in the Fleurieu Peninsula region and have received notification from the EPA about road base containing asbestos from FRWA being used in your property, DBH Lawyers is calling on you to join this representative action.

We will be holding information sessions at McCracken in June in order for affected homeowners to find out more, but in the meantime please contact Matthew Arentz at DBH lawyers on [email protected]

Lawsuit ‘nearly doubles in size’ as asbestos rubble row rages on Almost two dozen homeowners who believe they unwittingly bought rubble contaminated with deadly asbestos want to join a mass lawsuit against a council and a waste authority.

DBH Lawyers Partner Peter Jackson is a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Personal Injury Partner of the Year Award.

Congratulations, Peter!

Read Peter's profile where he discusses how he first became a personal injury lawyer, and what continues to inspire him every day.

Peter Jackson — Partner at DBH Lawyers and prominent personal injury lawyer Peter Jackson heads up the medical negligence and motor vehicle accident sections at DBH Lawyers in Adelaide. He has recently run a number of cases that have achieved substantial compensation payments for clients, and has received a landmark ruling in relation to the “new” CTP scheme in South Au...

❓Are both mothers and babies entitled to claim in the case of birth injury?

South Australia has recently seen some very large sums paid in compensation in cases involving birth injuries.

There are a number of different circumstances under which birth injury compensation can be paid. In the case of babies, these can include brain related injuries, physical injuries, or injuries related to infections.

However, mothers too may also be entitled to compensation, which could be either physical or psychological.

Unfortunately, these sorts of cases can be long, complex and expensive. This is why it is important to engage a law firm like DBH that specialises in medical negligence rather than a generalist, as we have the experience, resources and commitment to handle lengthy cases.

To find out more about the legal services we can provide in the case of birth injuries, click here: https://www.dbh.com.au/personal-injury/birth-injuries/

DBH lawyers Partner Peter Jackson recently spoke to Radio 5MU about our representative action on behalf of new homeowners on the Fleurieu Peninsula who have been sold building materials containing asbestos.

We are seeking compensation on behalf of affected homeowners, and are encouraging anyone who has been impacted to get in touch regarding joining the representative action.

We will be holding information sessions locally, but in the meantime too find out more please contact Matthew Arentz at DBH lawyers on [email protected].

Call for Fleurieu Homes to Join Asbestos Lawsuit - 5MU DBH Lawyers are calling homeowners to join a representative action against the Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA) for selling building...

Thanks to 9 News Adelaide for its interview last night with our clients who are part of a representative action against Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority.

Around 150 Fleurieu Peninsula families have received notification from the EPA that building material sourced from FRWA and used in and around their homes contains asbestos. This will have significant impact on the value of their property both now and into the future.

DBH Lawyers is running a representative action against FRWA that is seeking compensation on behalf of homeowners who have been affected.

We will be holding information sessions locally in order for affected homeowners to find out more, but in the meantime please contact Matthew Arentz at DBH lawyers on [email protected].

Homeowners launch legal fight over asbestos contamination Homeowners launch legal fight over asbestos contaminationBy Sarah Swain11:47pm May 20, 2024 Tweet Facebook Mail More than a dozen homeowners in South Australia are mounting a joint legal fight over allegations asbestos waste was wrongly used on their properties.Amy and Jason Varacalli were ready to....

How birth injuries can be the result of what happens during pregnancy

Some birth injuries are the result of actions taken during pregnancy, rather than mistakes made at the moment when a baby is being delivered. This was the case for a boy who we acted for, whose mother was concerned about her baby’s lack of movement, but no action was taken by the midwife who owed her a duty of care.

In this article, DBH Partner Peter Jackson examines the way in which medical negligence can result from healthcare professionals not providing adequate advice, or taking action when it is needed.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-birth-injuries-can-result-what-happens-during-6nwlc/?trackingId=0gHbUtO1F8oZ8qVvWPwe5w%3D%3D

Thank you to The Advertiser for highlighting our client’s pursuit of justice against Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority.

Unsuspecting homeowners, like the Varacalli family below, were unknowingly sold road base by FRWA that contained asbestos. They have been left out of pocket to the tune of $180,000, and after three years have still not been able to move into what they hoped would be their dream home (subscribers can click on the link to read more).

In total, around 150 Fleurieu Peninsula families have received notification from the EPA that building material used in their homes contains asbestos. DBH Lawyers is instigating a representative action against FRWA on behalf of these first homebuyers, retirees and others who have seen impacted.

If you live in the Fleurieu Peninsula region and have received notification from the EPA about road base containing asbestos from FRWA being used in your property, DBH Lawyers is calling on you to join this representative action.

We will be holding information sessions locally in order for affected homeowners to find out more, but in the meantime please contact Matthew Arentz at DBH lawyers on [email protected].

Multiple SA homeowners caught in asbestos contamination fears Residents with dream homes in some of South Australia’s most picturesque locations face plunging house prices and rising costs after tonnes of “hazardous waste” was used on their properties, a lawsuit alleges.

❓Can I claim workers’ compensation if I am not an employee?

The legislation in South Australia regarding workers compensation says that only employees and genuine independent contractors in prescribed industries are entitled to claim compensation when injured at work.

However, this does not exclude labour hire workers from being able to claim compensation.

If you are engaged by a business that provides labour hire to other organisations, and are injured at work, you should be covered by the insurance of the hire company.

We specialise in workplace and employment law, and regularly represent labour hire workers who have suffered workplace injuries.

If you have any questions about the compensation to which you might be entitled, get in touch with DBH’s employment law specialists.
https://www.dbh.com.au/personal-injury/workers-compensation/

How medical negligence can result from what is not done

Medical negligence is not always the result of actions taken by medical staff — it can also be the result of inaction, or a failure to act, by medical professionals.

In this article, DBH Partner Peter Jackson examines a case where failure to act on the part of two GPs led to our client suffering catastrophic birth injuries that will require round the clock for the rest of his life.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-medical-negligence-can-result-from-what-done-lzgbc/?trackingId=KdFQuAuo1VRrWJvovkKLxw%3D%3D

Happy Mother’s Day! 🩷🌸🌺🌷🩵

To all our mum’s, the mum’s to be, those hoping to be a mum, those stepping in to be a mum and especially to the mothers in our DBH Family.

Wishing you all a very special day!

DBH Lawyers Will Drive!

Too many people do not have a properly drafted Will, which often results in stress and pressure on the loved ones left behind.

For the months of May and June DBH Lawyers is offering Family and Friends a huge 25% discount* on our basic Will packages!

Simply mention this post or who referred you to access the discount!

*conditions apply

The offer is only available for our basic Will services and where the service has been completed and paid for prior to 30 June 2024.

❓Is No Win, No Fee a good solution for me?

The provision of No Win, No Fee legal services is crucial because it facilitates greater access to the legal system for all.

This is especially important in the sort of complex, lengthy cases that we are very often involved in at DBH, such as birth injuries, which can only be fought on this basis.

Likewise, these sorts of cases can really only be fought by a law firm that specialises in this area, and which has the resources and commitment to meet the costs until compensation is awarded.

Read more about the importance of No Win, No Fee legal services here:
https://www.dbh.com.au/blog/personal-injury/what-is-no-win-no-fee/