Welcome. When unfortunate circumstances arise, it is up to us to fight for our clients rights, and to secure them the best future we can.

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2 When unfortunate circumstances arise, it is up to us to fight for our clients rights, and to secure them the best future we can. Welcome For the last 60 years, Turner Freeman Lawyers has been providing help, support and legal assistance to Australians from all walks of life. Our ultimate aim is to restore our client s quality of life, and to aid in every step of the process. We define ourselves by our personal approach to each and every case we handle, and by our commitment to addressing not only your case, but all your other needs too. It is this dedication to our clients that has helped us become one of the most successful law firms in our field. We understand that life doesn t always go to plan, we understand that sometimes you need help to make your voice heard, and most important of all, we understand your rights. When you choose Turner Freeman, you are choosing expertise and experience. Every single client is treated as a priority, and is handled by a Partner, not a paralegal. We only accept a fee when we win.

3 Our mission and vision We believe that everyone who has experienced accidental loss of quality of life should have, readily available, the resources they need to rebuild their lives. Our vision is to create an environment where people s rights are duly recognised and protected at the minimum financial and emotional expense to themselves. Our mission at Turner Freeman is to break down the barriers that often discourage people from seeking appropriate legal representation. We aim to provide everyday people with not only the legal help, but also the support and care that they need. When unfortunate circumstances arise, it is up to us to fight for our clients rights, and to secure them the best future we can. With us handling the legal side of things, they can spend their time getting back to daily life. Winning cases, while important to us, is just one part of what we do. Our relationship with our clients does not end once a verdict has been handed down; we feel it is our duty to guide our clients down the road to rebuilding their lives. We maintain a strong network of relationships with support and rehabilitative organisations to ensure ongoing positive results for our clients. Our commitment to you The Turner Freeman Difference lies in our unsurpassed dedication to our clients. Our main focus is offering the most comprehensive care possible, spanning everything from giving legal advice to recommending leading allied professionals. Our commitment to personal care includes: Home and hospital visits If you are unable to visit us, we will happily visit you. Free consultation Your initial case assessment is free. No up-front payments You will never be out of pocket. Everything is free until you have made the decision to retain us, and even then, we only request payment upon winning your case. Partners, not paralegals No single client is more or less important than any other at Turner Freeman. Every case is handled by one of our respected Partners. Ongoing communication We will continue to communicate with you throughout your case s lifecycle, explaining options, giving you timeframes and offering ongoing advice. Support and guidance Legal help isn t all we do we will put you in touch with the finest allied professionals out there. As always, if you are too ill to travel to one of our offices, we will visit you at home or in hospital. If you need legal advice please don t hesitate to call us on , or visit our website at Turner Freeman Winning claims since 1952 page 1

4 Community and support Support Centre Although we of course focus on winning cases, a large part of what makes us who we are is our commitment to giving our clients access to the best complementary support possible. Our decades of experience in our field have furnished us with a truly invaluable resource - our Support Centre. As much as we admire people who take life s ups and downs in their stride, sometimes a little help can go a long way. Our Support Centre puts you in contact with leading professionals who will guide you down the road to recovery. We combine our legal expertise with our connections to these sought-after professionals. No win-no fee Under our No Win No Fee policy, your first consultation is free, and you don t have to pay us a cent until we win your case. Sponsored organisations and community events We are proud to be associated with the Queensland Asbestos Related Disease Support Society (QARDSS), Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) and the Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Support Group (AMSG). These organisations provide a fee service that one cannot put a price on. As part of our dedication to community involvement and education, we wholeheartedly stand behind QARDSS, MPA and AMSG and the work that they do. Alongside these organisations, we at Turner Freeman also take pride in promoting our community events. The difference > Home and hospital visits > No-obligation assessment of your rights > Assistance in support services > No up-front payments - pay on success! > Personal service from a solicitor > A realistic time-frame for your case > Guidance from our experienced staff..we wholeheartedly stand behind QARDSS, MPA and AMSG and the work that they do. If you would like more information on our community activities, call us on , or visit our website at page 2 How we can help you

5 Support organisations Turner Freeman is proud to support these organisations. Queensland Asbestos Related Disease Support Society (QARDSS) QARDSS has over 1,000 members throughout Queensland many of whom suffer from asbestos related disease. The Society can provide professional and specialist assistance to those who have developed an asbestos related disease, their families, friends and carers. Turner Freeman has acted for many members of QARDSS. 16 Campbell Street, Toowong BC, Toowong Qld 4066 Tel or Fax Web Contact Helen Colbert on Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) Melanoma Patients Australia provides support across Australia to melanoma patients, their families, friends and carers. MPA offers a range of support services for you to access - the choice is yours as it is important that you do what you are most comfortable with. Telephone support: (cost of a local call anywhere in Australia) Support Group Meetings: Meet other members, listen to speaker presentation from various organisations, attend social events. Online forum: Online support is available 24/7 for you to reach out for friendship, information and guidance. Regional Workshops and Forums: Melanoma Patients Australia regularly hosts training sessions for medical professionals (GPs, Nurses, etc.) to assist them in gaining a better understanding of melanoma from the patients perspective. Sun Safety Presentations: Schools and worksites (with Danger Sun Overhead). Wesley Research Institute Lvl 8 East Wing, 451 Coronation Dve Auchenflower Qld 4066 Support Hotline Tel Web info@melanomapatients.org.au Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Support Group (AMSG) The Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Support Group (AMSG) was established to offer assistance, support, information and guidance to people affected by or concerned about asbestos related diseases. AMSG supports the Queensland Gold Coast and Hinterland Region, also NSW Tweed and Far North East Areas, which has one of the largest retiree populations in Australia. As it is largely retirees who are affected by asbestos disease, AMSG was created to offer assistance and advise to the large numbers of people with asbestos disease in this area. AMSG volunteers are available to help you, through offering telephone support, home and hospital visits, as well as monthly support group meetings. PO Box 1080, Coolangatta Qld 4225 Tel Mob Web nbos@westnet.com.au Turner Freeman Winning claims since 1952 page 3

6 Our people Thady Blundell Brisbane Managing Partner A highly regarded expert in his field of litigation, Thady has been involved in many landmark cases. He is extensively involved in community work through his association with the Queensland Asbestos Related Disease Support Society. Harry Dignan Brisbane Partner Harry is an experienced and respected litigation lawyers who combines his love of the law with a passion for assisting Queenslanders from all walks of life in recovering their entitlements. Sean Ryan Brisbane Partner Sean specialises in litigation and has been involved in a number of high-profile and complex claims in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Sean is actively involved in the community through his work with Melanoma Patients Australia and is a proud supporter of Asbestos and Mesothelioma Support Group. At Turner Freeman, you will always deal with a partner, not a paralegal John Vandeleur Logan Partner John has successfully handled all types of claims during his many years of experience in litigation, particularly in representing individuals in claims against insurance companies. Greg Black Ipswich Partner Greg is a very experienced and respected lawyer and has successfully handled hundreds of claims against insurance companies, including several reported decisions which have been significant in promoting the rights of claimants. Wayne McStay Sunshine Coast Partner Wayne handles a wide range of claims for our clients on the Sunshine Coast. He regularly convenes seminars to educate the wider public on the dangers of asbestos and its related diseases. John Eylander Cairns Office With a background as an in-house lawyer for WorkCover Queensland and also as a barrister, John brings a unique perspective to his work on behalf of those in the Cairns region. page 4 How we can help you

7 Other areas of practice at Turner Freeman Queensland Superannuation and Disability Insurance All working Australians have a superannuation fund to which their employer must contribute amounts during the course of their working life. You can access your superannuation before retirement age in the event of a serious injury or illness. All superannuation funds also have a component of insurance which is there to help you in the event you are unable to work because of serious illness or injury. All policies are different. Some funds will offer lump sum benefits in the event that you become totally and permanently disabled or partially and permanently disabled. Some funds will provide temporary cover if you are off work for only a short period of time by paying all or a percentage of your income whilst you are unable to work. Superannuation funds also contain a terminal illness or death benefit. The terms and conditions applying to these insurance components are often more complex than they look. You do not need to show fault on the part of anyone or that the cause of your illness was beyond your control. Generally the mere fact of having the illness and that it stops you from working is enough. Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney It is essential that your intentions regarding distribution of property as well as your wishes in relation to the continuation of treatment are known and documented. A Will is a document which identifies your intentions and provides instructions as to the distribution of your assets when you die. Depending on their relationship to you, family members will accrue rights under the Will or in accordance with the law and sometimes those rights can conflict. Having a clear and up-to-date Will is essential to avoid any conflict. An Enduring Power of Attorney appoints a responsible and trusted person to make decisions on your behalf. An Enduring Power of Attorney remains in force even when you lose capacity to manage your affairs.

8 Turner Freeman offices QUEENSLAND BRISBANE OFFICE Level 8, 239 George Street Brisbane Qld 4000 PO Box George Street Post Shop Brisbane Qld 4003 Tel Fax Toll Free Tel CAIRNS OFFICE First Floor, 128 Spence Street Cnr Spence & Draper Streets Cairns Qld 4870 PO Box 2464 Cairns Qld 4870 Tel Fax IPSWICH OFFICE Suite 4A, 30 Limestone Street Ipswich Qld 4305 Tel Fax LOGAN CITY OFFICE Shop 2, 1 Wembley Road Logan Central Qld 4114 PO Box 6300 Logan Central Qld 4114 Tel Fax SUNSHINE COAST OFFICE Suite 2, 148 Horton Parade Maroochydore Qld 4558 PO Box 63 Maroochydore Qld 4558 Tel Fax SOUTHPORT OFFICE Level 2, Nerang Street Southport Qld 4215 PO Box 1461 Southport BC Southport Qld 4215 Tel Fax TOOWOOMBA OFFICE 1-3 Russell Street Toowoomba Qld 4350 PO Box 3052 Toowoomba Village Fair Toowoomba Qld 4350 Tel Fax NEW SOUTH WALES SYDNEY OFFICE Level 13, 39 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 DX 152 Sydney Tel Fax Toll Free Tel PARRAMATTA OFFICE Level 8, 100 George Street Parramatta NSW 2150 PO Box 4084 Parramatta NSW 2124 DX Parramatta Tel Fax Toll Free Tel NEWCASTLE Suite 1A, 45 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW 2300 Tel Fax WOLLONGONG OFFICE Level 1, 6-8 Regent Street Wollongong NSW 2500 DX Wollongong Tel Fax CAMPBELLTOWN OFFICE Suites 7 & 8, Level 4 Macarthur Shopping Centre Gilchrist Drive Campbelltown NSW 2560 PO Box 205 Macarthur Square NSW 2560 DX 5120 Campbelltown Tel Fax Toll free GLOUCESTER OFFICE 23 Church Street Gloucester NSW 2422 PO Box 9 Gloucester NSW 2422 Tel Fax SOUTH AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE OFFICE Level 3, 60 Waymouth Street Adelaide SA 5000 GPO Box Adelaide SA 5001 Tel Fax Toll Free Tel WHYALLA OFFICE Shop 5, 87b 89 Essington Lewis Avenue Whyalla Playford SA 5600 Tel/Fax WESTERN AUSTRALIA PERTH OFFICE Suite 4, Level 8 16 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 PO Box 5755 St Georges Terrace WA 6831 Tel Fax Toll free * Turner Freeman Queensland website *Mobile phones incur charges. page 6 This brochure does not constitute legal advice. Please contact one of our Queensland offices for advice regarding a potential claim. Strict time limits can apply to the making of claims for compensation for asbestos disease. Asbestos Disease Compensation