Lydia Hay

Research Clerk

Lydia is a research clerk at Hall Payne’s Brisbane office, supporting our personal compensation law team.

Lydia is currently completing her dual Bachelor of Justice/Law Degree (majoring in Policy and Governance) at the Queensland University of Technology. She was motivated to study law as she is passionate about fighting against injustices and advocating for the rights of individuals.

Prior to working at Hall Payne, Lydia volunteered for a Community Legal Service which helped people experiencing homelessness. It was through this experience that she learnt how legal practitioners can make a significant difference in peoples’ lives. She how she aspires to achieve the same in her future career in the legal field. She feels very fortunate to work with and learn from the extensively experienced personal injury claims team at Hall Payne.

When Lydia is not working or studying, she enjoys socialising with friends, listening to music and spending time at the beach.

Reviews for Hall Payne Brisbane

14 Apr 2025  Google Jacob Q

I could not be happier after recently receiving the assistance of Alexandra from Hall Payne Lawyers. 

She's extremely diligent and was always quick to answer any of my queries. I felt supported and most importantly trusted the entire time and we had an amazing outcome.

She was nothing short of professional and a pleasure to deal with, I cannot recommend this firm and Alex enough.

10 Apr 2025  Google Chi Ho Lam

Justine was very knowledgeable and was very helpful in my matter. Would recommend other people to her.

17 Mar 2025  Google Stephen Y

Words cannot explain how impressed I am with Cale from Hall Payne Lawyers. He has been so professional in every way, and also been able to simplify so I could understand the more technical things.

He has guided me through the whole process, and at the end has delivered far beyond my expectations.

I recommend Cale unconditionly and without hesitation.

10 Feb 2025  Google Prince

I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional service provided by Hall Payne Lawyers. They helped me navigate through a difficult situation where I was falsely accused at my workplace in aged care. Their expertise and dedication to my case were instrumental in proving my innocence and resolving the issue.

I highly recommend their services for anyone in need of strong legal support.

Thank you, Hall Payne Lawyers, for your unwavering support and professionalism.

05 Feb 2025  Google Sara T

Leanne Taylor has consistently delivered excellent results. Thank you, Leanne!

23 Jan 2025  Email Anonymous

Mark Diamond proved, despite difficult circumstances, that he is a top notch employment lawyer and a fine negotiator. Mark's union experience is a great bonus and it really shows in how he provided me with practical, sensible and targeted advice.

I would recommend Mark to you particularly if you work in transport: he is uniquely placed to help you get the best outcome.

 

06 Jan 2025  Google Phil P

We have had the pleasure of dealing with Leanne Taylor regarding a claim and I can not speak high enough about the dealings and outcome.

Using a highly qualified lawyer like Leanne and the Team at Hall Payne is the only way to go when dealing with large companies to achieve the correct outcome in a timely manner, hassle free. 

Thank you Leanne and all the Hall Payne Team, I could not recommend you highly enough.

27 Dec 2024  Google Justine L

I recently worked with Justine Matthews, from Hall Payne Lawyers, to defend against a serious accusation, and I couldn’t be more impressed.

Justine was professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated throughout the entire process. She compiled a strong defense strategy, kept me informed every step of the way, and provided much-needed reassurance. Thanks to her hard work, the matter was resolved positively and within a very tight timeframe.

I highly recommend Justine for anyone in need of expert health law legal help and can not thank her enough.

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Recent Blogs by Lydia

Can I pursue a medical negligence claim for a misdiagnosis?

Can I pursue a medical negligence claim for a misdiagnosis?

When a medical professional misdiagnoses a condition or illness, it can have serious repercussions on the patient’s health and well-being, and could pave the way for a medical negligence claim.

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Rejected workers compensation claims in Queensland

Rejected workers compensation claims in Queensland

Many thousands of worker’s compensation claims are lodged in Queensland every year. Although many applications are accepted and benefits are paid, some claims are denied. While this can cause injured workers a significant amount of stress, it’s important to understand that a rejected workers’ compensation claim is not the end of the road.

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Medical negligence claims in Queensland

Medical negligence claims in Queensland

When a medical practitioner or healthcare provider acts negligently in the care of their patients, it can have severe and lasting impacts on those patients. Healthcare providers in Australia must act to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their patients, because a failure to do so may cause significant physical and psychological injuries.

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Workers’ compensation journey claims when travelling to and from work

Workers’ compensation journey claims when travelling to and from work

There are different compensation schemes in Queensland depending on whether an injury occurred due to a workplace accident or as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Sometimes, a worker may be injured in a road accident while travelling to or from work. This poses the question: “Is it a workers’ compensation claim or a motor vehicle accident claim, or both?”

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