Consider making a will and appointing someone to look after pets.

Advance life planning – COVID has brought many a new normal into our lives including a boom in pet ownership.

More than two million Australian households have acquired a pet since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, says Aussie Pet Doors. According to recent surveys carried out by Animal Medicines Australia, nearly 70 percent of all Aussie households own a pet; of that 70 percent, 50 percent own a dog.

However, people may fail to plan for what happens to their beloved pets when they pass.

Recently, Queen Elizabeth passed away, and she left her beloved dogs. In the media, it is assumed that Duke Andrew and his ex-wife will take care of the Queen’s two corgi pups.  They will live with the divorced couple at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, England. The Duke and Duchess gifted the dogs to the Queen in 2021.

This is the preferred outcome where family members wish to take care of those pets which belonged to the Queens. However, in other cases,  family members do not wish to take over the pets.

Continue the love, and make sure your wishes are known for how you want your pets and furry friends to be taken care of after you’re gone.

Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family, but just as important is the conversation you have with a solicitor before you make a will.

By making a Will or an Enduring Power of Attorney (if you lose the capacity to make decisions) you can put plans in place to create a better future for your pets if something happens to you.

HOW DO I MAKE MY WISHES KNOWN?

  1. Make a will
  2. Make your enduring power of attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you become seriously ill or have an accident and lose capacity.

Your Financial Attorney is responsible for:

• Paying bills such as your rent, electricity, pet food, medical and vet expenses

• Managing your investments

• Preparing your tax returns.

Your attorney for personal and health matters is responsible for:

• Where you live and who will care for you

• Certain medical decisions, treatment options, and medicines.

  • Have conversations with those you trust

Once you’ve made your Will and Enduring Power of Attorney, it’s a good idea to have a conversation with those you trust, so they can support your wishes in the future.

Your wishes may include:

• Who will care for your pets

• Where you will be cared for – in your home or in a care facility

• Funeral arrangements – including if you want to be buried or cremated

• Who is to be your Executor and your Attorney.

You want to make sure your Will is valid and that it is properly drawn up. This can be done through professionals. A solicitor will let you know about your rights and obligations and make sure that you have expressed your wishes in the best possible.  Therefore, it is important to make a will through professionals.

Discuss this today. Contact Phoenix Law & Associate. Call 1800-GET-HELP Level 16 / 300 Adelaide Street, Brisbane. Read more at https://www.phoenix-law.com.au/ #phoenixlaw #brisbane #property #familylaw #will #pets

Neither wet weather nor soggy ground could deter the people of Brisbane from coming and enjoying the fun of Matsuri Brisbane. PHOENIX LAW and ASSOCIATES co-sponsored Matsuri with RAMEN DANBO, who was cooking beautiful bowls of ramen all day at the event.

Phoenix Law & Associates Director, Hideki Shimizu, spoke to all the distinguished guests about the origins of Matsuri; a Japanese myth that encourages people to have fun, and make a lot of noise through dance and music to bring out the Sun God. Our wish was granted with a successful event and blue skies and sunshine in the afternoon.

We were also fortunate to have some of our star players from BRISBANE BANDITS visiting our stall and signing autographs and having their photos taken with their fans. The Inflatable batting cage was a big hit for big and small children at the Matsuri Festival. Guests queued all day to bat and only stopped coming back for another turn at the end of the Festival. Thank you to Brisbane Bandits and BRISBANE PHOENIX players for manning and helping with the batting cage. It is a pleasure to support another multicultural event in our lovely city.

Skilled multilingual lawyers. | 1800-GET-HELP |e; info@phoenix-law.com.au |Level 16 300 Adelaide Street, Brisbane.

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Phoenix Law & Associates are happy to announce that Lawrence Kong is to be promoted to Senior Associate of the firm. Lawrence has proven himself an integral part of Phoenix Law & Associates and achieved a great deal of success for his clients.

He is also taking a leadership role in the commercial division which is rapidly growing. As a senior associate, he will have a critical role within our firm, supervising and developing our junior lawyers and working closely with the partners to deliver our services to our clients.

Lawrence completed his Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) at Queensland University of Technology and was admitted as a solicitor in 2017.

Prior to joining Phoenix Law & Associates, Lawrence worked for well-established boutique law firms on the Gold Coast where he was able to develop extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of corporate law, commercial and business law and litigation (commercial and civil). Lawrence brings a practical approach; “For me, it is not only important to provide sound legal advice, but also, achieve effective practical results for my clients.”

Multilingual Lawrence loves a challenge and looks for personal continuous improvement. He loves basketball, travelling, and spending quality time with friends and family. His personal philosophy – is “ There are no failures — just results to learn from.”

Phoenix Law & Associates –  a skilled multilingual team who are dedicated and diligent. https://www.phoenix-law.com.au/ +61 (07) 3180 0908 | 1800-GET-HELP |e; info@phoenix-law.com.au |Level 16 300 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD.  #lawrencekong #phoenixlaw #qldlaw

 

16 Brisbane suburbs that are cheaper now,  than 5 years ago

There are some Brisbane suburbs where price growth was particularly exceptional.

For example, Sunshine Beach in Noosa saw a whopping 191.67% increase in median prices over the past 5 years – the highest of any suburb across the country – to a new $3.5 million median. Sunrise Beach, also in Noosa, also had an impressive 138.1% increase to $1.75 million, from just $735,000 in 2017. But… not every suburb follows the same trend. There is a raft of suburbs in Queensland where prices are actually cheaper now than what they were in 2017 – significantly less in some areas.

When you’re carrying out the most significant transaction of your life, you need experienced and professional legal advice. Phoenix Law offers a renowned, complete conveyancing service in Brisbane.

We also have a skilled team of multilingual lawyers to ensure we understand exactly what our clients are asking for, no matter where they’re from.

https://www.phoenix-law.com.au/practice-areas/property-lawyers-in-brisbane/ 

Leafy inner-city favourites like Windsor, Indooroopilly, Bulimba, and Wooloowin are all more affordable than they were in 2017, thanks to an oversupply of units that the city is well on its way to absorbing. The median unit price in Windsor in Brisbane North is $430,000 today, which is 14.9% lower than in 2017. Median unit prices in Beenleigh in Bayside South also fell 12.7% over the 5-year period to $240,000.

There were 6 suburbs in Brisbane West that made Domain’s list of Queensland suburbs where property prices are cheaper now than they were 5 years ago. Like Milton where median unit prices are $460,000, which is 9.8% lower than 5 years ago.

Then there is Spring Hill and Chermside in Brisbane North where median unit prices have fallen 6.4% and 5.6% over the 5-year period. And there is also one suburb in Brisbane East that made the list – prices in Bulimba have fallen 5.2% to $635,000.

QLD suburbs – property prices are cheaper now than they were 5 years ago

State Suburb Region Property Median 5-year Change
QLD Windsor Brisbane North Unit $430,000 -14.9%
QLD Beenleigh Brisbane South Unit $240,000 -12.7%
QLD Milton Brisbane West Unit $460,000 -9.8%
QLD Indooroopilly Brisbane West Unit $499,500 -6.6%
QLD Runcorn Brisbane West Unit $410,000 -6.4%
QLD Spring Hill Brisbane North Unit $415,000 -6.4%
QLD Greenslopes Brisbane West Unit $442,500 -5.9%
QLD Chermside Brisbane North Unit $415,500 -5.6%
QLD Newstead Brisbane North Unit $605,000 -5.5%
QLD Nundah Brisbane North Unit $421,000 -5.4%
QLD Bulimba Brisbane East Unit $635,000 -5.2%
QLD Kedron Brisbane North Unit $423,500 -4.8%
QLD Sherwood Brisbane West Unit $445,000 -4.3%
QLD Lutwyche Brisbane North Unit $465,000 -4.1%
QLD Woolloongabba Brisbane West Unit $482,000 -3.9%
QLD Wooloowin Brisbane North Unit $391,000 -3.5%

Phoenix Law & Associates is proud to be the Diamond Sponsor of Matsuri Brisbane and Brisbane Seinendan Japanese Community since the inaugural event in 2018. We are excited to support MATSURI BRISBANE SATURDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2022 11 AM – 5 PM AT MT GRAVATT SHOWGROUNDS, 1644 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt.

The Matsuri Mission is for the wider community to embrace the spirit of our Brisbane Japanese community and demonstrate the vibrancy of our local Japanese community now and into the future.

Matsuri Brisbane 2021 & 2020 were cancelled due to the pandemic, so PHOENIX LAW &ASSOCIATES are super excited about 2022… CALL 1800-GET-HELP or see https://www.phoenix-law.com.au/ +61 (07) 3180 0908

Our knowledgeable and compassionate lawyers can help you in your own language #matsuri #japaneselanguage #workinjury #qldlaw #workerscompensation #spanishspeakinglawyer #chinesespeaking

Personal Injury Claims / Compensation Claims
개인 상해 청구/손해보상 청구
자주묻는 질문 답변
법적 용어로 개인 상해를 이야기 할 때, 다른 사람의 책임으로 인해 발생한 신체적 정신적 손해를 개인에게 입혔는지를 나타냅니다. 예를 들면, 자동차나 사람 또는 공공장소의 소유주나 관리자가 될 수 있습니다.
개인 상해 청구는 그 범위가 넓기 때문에 관리하기 쉽게, 다음과 같이 분류합니다.
• 일과 관련된 상해( 통근 관련 상해 포함)
• 공공장소 이용시 발생한 상해(공공 수영장과 같은)
• 제품 결함으로 인한 상해
• 범죄나 폭행으로 인한 상해
• 자동차 사고
위의 사항은 보상받을 수 있는 몇가지 사례입니다. 이외의 다른 청구의 보상과 관련하여 personal injury lawyers Brisbane and QLD팀이 더 자세히 조언해 드릴수 있습니다.

개인 상해 청구를 시작할때 해아할 것
상해를 입는 것은 매우 어려운 시기가 입니다. 다른사람이나 다른 사물에 의해 상해를 입은경우, 이로 인해 스트레스를 받게되고 무엇을 해야할지 혼란스러울 수 있습니다.
가장 먼저 해야할 것은 고객님 본인의 건강을 보살피는 것입니다. 본인의 안정을 찾아야, 고객님이 입은 상해에 관한 보상을 저희의 도움을 받아 진행할 수 있습니다.
각 주별로 개인 상해 청구에 대해 상한금액이 있음을 인지하셔야 합니다. 고객님이 어떤 보상을 받을수 있을지에 대해 이해하기 위해 저희 팀 전문 변호사와 반드시 상담을 받으셔야 합니다.
개인 상해 청구시 책임 대상에 대한 시간 제한도 존재하며, 이 시간 제한은 사건의 경우마다 다르게 적용됩니다. 만일 특정 의학적 이슈로 청구를 하는 경우 필요성과 긴급성에 기반하여 이 시간제한은 다르게 적용됩니다.
이러한 시간제한 때문에, 고객님의 상해로 인해 가능할 때 개인 상해 청구를 시작하는것이 필수적입니다.
어떤 경우에라도, 가능하다면 다음과 같은사항을 따라야 합니다.
• 누가 사고를 유발했는지, 어떤 손상을 입었는지 보여줄 수있는 필요한 증거를 수집해야합니다. 사진을 사용하십시요.
• 사고후 어떤일이 발생했는지 기록하십시오. 의료적인 비용, 병원/의사 방문, 근무 중단 시간, 임금손해등에 관한 기록을 남기십시오.
• 사고를 목격한 사람에 관련한 이름과 연락처 세부사항을 수집하고 관련정보를 확인하십시오.
• 사고와 관련하여 누군가와 이야기를 나눴다면, 대화 내용을 기록할 수 있도록 메모를 남기십시오.

누가 청구 할 수있습니까?
호주내에서 다른사람의 과실로 인해 상해를 입었을 경우 보상 청구가 가능합니다.
자동차 사고로 인해 상해를 입은경우, 폭행이나 범죄로 인해 상해를 입은 경우, 가해자를 대상으로 의료 비용을 청구를 할 수 있습니다.
무엇을 청구할 수 있습니다?
• 의료 비용 – 상해로 인해 발생한 과거와 앞으로 발생할 비용 모두 포함
• 수입의 손해 – 과거와 미래
• 장례비용
• 비금전적 손해 – 예. 고통 괴로움
• 물질적 손해 – 예. 자동차나 소지품
개인 상해 청구 자격 여부에 관해 확실치 않다면 저희팀과 연락하십시요.

자전거 배달을 하는 젊은 사람은 부상을 입을 가능성이 13배 높다.

코비드 락다운이 시작된 이래로, Uber Eats 나 Doordash 등의 회사를 위한 배달이 엄청난 수로 늘어난 것을 볼 수 있다. 배달업은 도전적이며, 어렵고 보통은 저임금이며, 교통상황등의 현실적인 위험에 노출되어 있다. 새로운 보고서에 따르면 자전거로 배달하는 사람들의 경우 일반 취미생활로 자전거를 타는 사람들보다 오후 8시부터 자정까지13배 이상 응급상황실에 보고된다. 그렇지만 대부분의 부상은 보고되지 않는다.
상업목적의 배달부들은 대부분 바쁜 저녁 시간대에 배달을하는중 부상을 당하고, 이들은 거대 다국적 기업과 하청계약되어 있다. 이들 대부분은 Medicare 이 지원을 받지 못한다. 호주 노동법에 따르면 하도 계약업자인 경우, 최저임금 보장, 병가, 연차 등의 보장이 되지 않는다는 것을 의미한다. 자전거 배달부들은 대부분이 젊은 남자들이고, 11배이상의 사람들이 영어가 모국어가 아니다. NSW 에서 이민 배경을 가지고 있는 최소한 5명의 음식 배달부가 2020 년도 하반기 2달동안 업무중 도중 도로에서 사고로 사망했다.
보상이 보고되지 않는 이유
두려움. 대부분 사람들이 사고가 발생했을때 말을하지 않는 이유중 하나는 사람들은 알려져있지 않은것에 대한 두려움 때문이다. 고용인들은 사고를 보고할 경우, 어떤 파급효과를 일으킬지 모르고, 이행의로 인해 어떤 부당함을 받을지 모른다는 걱정을 한다.
무기력함. 젊은 고용인들의 무기력함은 그들이 어린 나이와 경험부족등의 이유로 감독관들이 안전문제나 부상에 대해 지속적으로 인지시켜주는 것에 영향을 잘 받지 않는다. 이런 직장의 안전관점에서 이러한 점은 권고사항이나 감독관과 아이디어를 공유한다거나, 위험한 행동을 거부하거나, 안전담당자에게 연락하여 불만이나 사고를 보고할 권리를 부여하는 것을 의미한다.
잡음을 만들지 말아라. 흥미로운 사실은, 같은 업종에 나이가 있는 고용인이 있는경우에는, 사람들이 보고하지 않는 이유중 하나가 고용인들이 그것이 일상적으로 그것을 본인 일의 일부라고 생각하기 때문이다. 대부분의 고용인들은 부상에대한 다른 개념을 가지고 있고 본인들이 생각하기에 작은것이라고 판단되면 보고하지 않는다. 그리고 그것을 방지하기 위한 어떤것도 하지 않는다. 부상이 업무와 관련이 있는 경우를 이해하지 못하고 불편함과 고통까지도 업무의 일부로 받아들인다. 그들은 이런 잡음을 만든일이 본인의 현재 직업을 유지하는데 제한이되고 회사가 성장하는데 방해가 될까 두려워한다.
변호사를 선임하는것은 더 공정한 차이점을 만들수 있습니다.
부상을 당했던 답변자의 38% 가 다른사람이 화를 내거나 아무런 결과를 얻지 못할거라고 생각해서 보고하지 않았다고 답변했습니다. 전형적으로 호주인들은 고소하기를 꺼려하지만 본인이 누군가의 행동으로 인해 손해를 보았을때는 보상을 받을 자격이 있다는 것을 아는 것이 매우 중요합니다. 이러한 당황스러운 일로 어떻게 해야할지 모를때, Phoenix Law Injury& Accident Lawyers의 보상관련 경험이 있는 브리즈번 개인상해 변호사가 도와드리겠습니다.

병원 비용, 생계비용의 손해, 신체적, 정신적 고통, 삶의 즐거움을 상실하셨다면 저희가 이런 부분에 대해서 도와드릴 수 있습니다. 1800-GET-HELP 로 전화 주시거나 웹사이트를 방문해 주십시오. https://www.phoenix-law.com.au/ +61 (07) 3180 0908 #workinjury #qldlaw #workerscompensation #injury
일하는 중에, 개인 또는 공공장소 부상을 당했다면, 경험이 풍부한 보상전문 변호사들이 여러분의 상황을 설명하고 이해할 수 있도록 도와드릴 수 있습니다.

Young delivery cyclists 13 times more likely to be injured

Since Covid lockdowns began, we’ve seen a huge increase in delivery riders for companies like Uber Eats and Doordash. It’s a challenging job, tight deadlines, hard-work, usually poorly-paid, and presents real danger from traffic and abuse. A new report has found delivery cyclists are thirteen times more likely than recreational cyclists to present to an emergency department between 8pm and midnight, yet the injuries largely go unreported.

Commercial delivery riders are often injured on the job during the busy evening delivery period, and whilst they sub-contract to huge multinationals, they are often not covered by Medicare. Under Australian labour laws, being an independent contractor means not being entitled to minimum wage, sick leave and annual leave. Delivery cyclists are most likely to be young males, eleven times more likely to have a primary language that is not English. At least five food delivery riders in NSW, all from migrant backgrounds, were killed in two months in late 2020 in road accidents while on the job.

Why injures may not be reported

FEAR. One of the most common reasons people don’t speak up when a workplace incident occurs is because they are afraid – their fear is of the unknown. Employees don’t know what the repercussions will be if they report the incident, and they worry that this action might bring some kind of punishment.

POWERLESSNESS. Add a sense of powerlessness as young employees report that they feel they have less influence in the workplace because of their age and inexperience which keeps them from telling their supervisor about safety concerns or injuries. They also report feeling they do not have a voice that can help change something in the workplace. In the context of workplace safety, that could mean making recommendations, sharing ideas with any supervisor, refusing to perform dangerous work or even the empowerment of calling a safety representative to report a concern or incident.

“DON’T MAKE ANY NOISE “  Interestingly,  employees with more seniority in the same job, have an approach of not reporting injuries because they understand that is a normal part of getting the job done. Many employees have different definitions for injuries and do not report those that they understand are “small” and do not think they can anything to do to prevent them. Not understanding when an injury is work-related and accepting discomfort and even pain as part of the job. They fear that “making noise” will limit them to keep their current job or aspire for growth in the organization

 Appointing a Lawyer can make a fairer difference

 38% of respondents who had been involved in an incident, did not report it because they felt they may be met with anger or that nothing would be done as a result. Australians typically are reluctant to sue, but when you have suffered losses due to the actions of someone else, it’s important to know what you’re entitled to in terms of compensation. If you’re not sure what to do in this upsetting time, the Brisbane personal injury lawyers at Phoenix Law – compassionate experienced Injury Lawyers,  are here to help.

You will more than likely need help with medical expenses, loss of earnings, physical and psychological suffering, or loss of enjoyment of life. CALL 1800-GET-HELP or see https://www.phoenix-law.com.au/ +61 (07) 3180 0908 #workinjury #qldlaw #workerscompensation #injury 

Whether you were injured in an accident, at work, or on private or public property, our knowledgeable and compassionate lawyers can help you understand and help you speak up.

Worker compensated for hand sanitiser throat injury at Adelaide School.

Hand sanitiser has become prolific since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. For a school support worker, at Hallet Cove School in Adelaide, it has contributed to a throat injury. On April 28, 2020, and again a week later, Tracey Reimers breathed in fumes from hand sanitiser that had been introduced to the school. Feeling like she had something stuck in the back of her throat, and always needed to cough, the laryngeal sensitivity — was relieved by a Botox injection to her throat in August 2020. The condition was aggravated after Ms Reimers breathed in mist from a fan a girl had brought into a classroom in February 2021 and found it worse when working with older students, who used more deodorant, perfume and aftershave.

The South Australian Employment Tribunal ruled that the woman should be reinstated with the Department for Education, and will be paid for work loss and medical expenses. The Brisbane personal injury lawyers at Phoenix Law   are here to help you with personal injury compensation.

You may need help with medical expenses, loss of earnings, physical and psychological suffering, or loss of enjoyment of life. CALL 1800-GET-HELP or see https://www.phoenix-law.com.au/ +61 (07) 3180 0908 #workinjury #handsanitiser #qldlaw #workerscompensation #injury

職場でのケガ　―　労働災害はいつ、どうやって起きる？Workplace Accidents – How do they happen ?

工場や薬品を扱う職場など、仕事中に労働災害が起こることがあるかもしれません。一日の殆どの時間を職場で過ごすとなると、怪我をする危険は十分にあり、自分の不注意でなくとも事故などに巻き込まれる可能性もゼロではありません。もし、仕事中に怪我をした場合、労災賠償請求が可能となるため、怪我の治療を受けた後、賠償問題を扱う弁護士に相談することをお勧めします。

重たいものを運ぶ・持ち上げる作業

仕事中に重たい物を持ち上げた結果、捻挫や神経痛、急性腰痛病などを発症することがあります。特に、一日中同じ動きを繰り返し行う作業となると、「反復運動過多損傷（Repetitive Strain Injury）」が発症することもあります。仕事上、重たい物を運んだり、持ち上げたりする必要がある方は、こういった長期的に影響する怪我を防ぐことが一番大事です。重たい物を運ぶ必要がある場合には同僚と一緒に運ぶ、助けを求める、など十分に怪我を防ぐことを気を付けましょう。

重機械での怪我や事故

工事現場、工場や農場など、重機を扱う職場では死亡事故や重大な事故の危険性があるかもしれません。重機械を扱う職場では機会による「挟まれ・巻き込まれ」「切れ・こすれ」「火傷・電気ショック」などが多くみられます。殆どの重機械関連の事故は、従業員が重機械を操縦中に起きています。重機械での怪我や事故に巻き込まれた場合には、すぐに治療を受け、専門の弁護士に相談しましょう。

職場での疲労やストレス

仕事の疲れから回復するには、十分な休息を取ることが必要です。特に肉体労働の現場では休憩を十分に取れないと体に支障が出始めてしまいます。職場での疲労やストレスは集中力を途絶させ、仕事中の怪我へと繋がります。休憩を取らなかった結果は１０分の休憩よりも悲惨なことになりえるのです。

どれだけの経験があっても、仕事をすると疲れは積もってしまうため、雇用者は従業員が適度に休憩を取れる環境を作らなければなりません。

職場での疲れやストレスが原因で仕事中に気が散ってしまい、事故や怪我に繋がるケースは少なくありません。集中力の欠如、疲労やストレスが労働災害が起きてしまう最も大きな要因とも言えるでしょう。

 

 

危険物質の取り扱い

多くの職場において、危険物の取り扱いは日業業務の一環です。取り扱いの不注意で労働災害（火傷など）に繋がるケースが発生しています。危険物質が肌や目に触れた場合、より重度な怪我に繋がる可能性が十分にあるため、これらを扱う際には、しっかりと取扱説明書を読み、防護服（エプロン・手袋・マスクなど）を着用して、事故や怪我を少しでも防ぐことが重要です。雇用者は従業員が安全な環境で危険物質を扱えるように防護服などの用意をする義務があります。

良くない職場環境

従業員は皆、安全な環境で働く権利があります。労働災害に繋がることの多い職場環境には共通点があり、以下の様な例があげられます：

  • 不十分な証明の数　
  • 足場の悪い倉庫・現場　―　足場の悪い環境での怪我が労働災害案件で一番多い原因で、人身傷害賠償請求の案件の３３％を締めます。
  • 不十分な防護服・道具・安全管理に関しての指導　
  • 職場でのイジメや暴力　―　職場でのイジメや暴力は実際の怪我の他、精神的被害にも影響してしまいます。

職場で怪我をしたけど、損害賠償を請求できるか分からない？

経験上、障害賠償は十分に可能です。「Injury and Accident Lawyers/Phoenix Law & Associates」は人身傷害賠償請求手続きを専門としております。お電話は1800 438 435まで、お気軽にご相談ください。