Claire Smith

Special Counsel | Brisbane

Claire Smith assists insurers and institutions respond to civil claims, including all aspects of personal injury litigation.

Claire has a broad range of legal experience, having practised as a solicitor in both NSW and Queensland, specialising in defending medical negligence and historical abuse claims.

Claire is currently the Secretary of the Medico-Legal Society of Queensland.

Expertise

Experience

  • Government departments Advising on intentional torts, public liability and historical abuse claims, with a focus on alternative dispute resolution.
  • Medical defence organisations Advising on medical negligence, coronial inquests and professional disciplinary health related matters.
  • Workcover Queensland Advising on workers compensation and common law claims.