Although the Easter holidays are typically a time for family, friends and relaxation, statistics show that it is also a dangerous time to be on the road. Nothing can ruin the holiday season quite like an unexpected car accident. At … Continued
Posted on 12/04/2017 under Car Accident Lawyers
Do I have to report the accident to the Police? Drivers or owners of vehicles have a legal obligation to report road accidents involving the car they were driving or own to the Police as soon as possible if: Anyone … Continued
Posted on 13/03/2017 under Car Accident Lawyers
Drunk passenger injured by a taxi – Whether contributory negligence by drunk passenger : Neeson v Lawler [2015] WADC 160 On 22 December 2015 the District Court considered the case where a passenger was injured by a taxi driver. The … Continued
Posted on 10/11/2016 under Car Accident Lawyers
Unfortunately, many of our clients sustain injuries that are not purely physical. Accidents often leave ‘invisible injuries’ such as a fear of driving, panic attacks, anxiety, depression and chronic fatigue. Sometimes these can be linked to physical injuries sustained: it … Continued
Posted on 24/10/2016 under Car Accident Lawyers
Accepting a lift with a drunk driver: Alex Allen v Danielle Chadwick [2015] HCA 47 The High Court recently (9 December 2015) looked at whether, and to what extent, a passenger could be said to be ‘contributory negligent’ if they … Continued
Posted on 06/09/2016 under Car Accident Lawyers
When you’ve been injured in a car accident you may find that the process of claiming compensation can be both confusing and time consuming. One of the best things you can do is to find an expert car accident lawyer … Continued
Posted on 05/10/2015 under Car Accident Lawyers
Without doubt the most common injury resulting from car accidents is neck and back pain. And the most common cause of spinal injuries presenting at Royal Perth Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital is vehicle related trauma – that is accidents … Continued
Posted on 29/09/2015 under Personal Injury Lawyers