Meet Hugh Powell

About Hugh Powell

Hugh Powell is a Partner and Sunshine Coast Leader at Travis Schultz & Partners.

Articles by Hugh Powell

In practice

When grief becomes a recognised mental health condition

A primary barrier to “nervous shock” claims being pursued is proving that the psychological harm has extended beyond mere grief and has given rise to a recognised psychiatric disorder.

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Case notes

No deviation from work journey

The employer appealed the arbitrator’s decision on the basis that it was wrong at law.

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In practice

Social media impacts claim

His Honour found the combined effect of various social media posts by the Plaintiff after the accident caused him to doubt the reliability of the evidence.

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