When you are in the process of seeking compensation for the injuries you have suffered following an accident you are in a negotiation process with the insurance company. Car accident settlement agreements will CLOSE YOUR INJURY COMPENSATION CLAIM. Once you … Continued
Posted on 31/08/2017 under Personal Injury Lawyers
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
Several stories have now surfaced in the media about Australians being badly burnt when using their Thermomix appliances. Some victims say they were using their Thermomix according to a Thermomix recipe when the lid burst open spraying hot food over the … Continued
Posted on 18/03/2016 under Personal Injury Lawyers
This decision illustrates a familiar problem faced by claimants, lawyers and doctors: if a patient suffers an injury, and later presents with ongoing problems and symptoms in the same body part, are those ongoing problems related to the accident and … Continued
Posted on 11/03/2016 under Personal Injury Lawyers
A lot of people ask us: “why can’t I just deal with the Insurance Commission myself?” This is a sensible question to ask. Most people have made some sort of an insurance claims before – for lost or stolen items, … Continued
Posted on 16/01/2016 under Personal Injury Lawyers
There are 2 common types of offers. One in relation to fault for the accident which is known as a liability offer and the other regarding a monetary sum for settlement which is known as a quantum settlement offer. In … Continued
Posted on 09/01/2016 under Personal Injury Lawyers