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Pedestrian’s mother awarded damages after son ignores red pedestrian light and runs across road in front of oncoming traffic
The FactsOn 6 October 2008, a taxi driver was driving down Market Street, Sydney. As he approached the intersection with George Street, he had a green light. At the same time, two young men ran across Market Street ignoring the red pedestrian light. They passed in front of the taxi, narrowly avoiding being hit. The taxi […]
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How to prove an accident happened when you have no memory of it
0 shares Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 The FactsRonald, an immigrant from Germany, lived in a first floor apartment in Dulwich Hill, Sydney. After a hard days’ work, he retired to the balcony to watch the sunset and have a couple of glasses of wine. After that, Ronald decided to go for a walk in the […]
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Don’t be afraid to tell your Doctor everything – it pays!
0 shares Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 You would be forgiven for thinking that if you were sitting, stationary in your car and waiting to turn left, when you are hit from behind by another car and your car is pushed for 50 metres along the road, that you would be entitled to a substantial damages […]
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Inexperienced tenpin bowler sues Alley for $156,000
The FactsThe lights dimmed, the games began, and Susan stepped up to take her turn. Susan was out with her work colleagues one evening for a session of ‘glow in the dark bowling’. Like most of us, Susan had no real bowling skills. In an effort to improve, she aligned her bowling stance to match an impressive […]
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Unborn child receives $118,200 after father is left for dead in hit and run
The FactsIt’s a big part of our culture… And one we are all so familiar with. A Friday night BBQ at friends. But for Stephen and his partner, this BBQ would end in absolute disaster. It was a Friday night in May, 2003 and Stephen and his partner went to a friend’s BBQ to celebrate the end of the […]
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What’s Involved In Bringing A Claim?
To begin the claim, it is necessary to lodge a claim form (in the approved form) on the CTP insurer of the vehicle at fault. If your injuries are more persistent, then it is likely you will need to attend medical examinations to properly assess the long term consequences of your injuries. The CTP insurer […]
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Do Time Limits Apply To Claims?
Put simply yes, there are some strict time limits which apply to your claim. In an ordinary case, you are required to lodge a claim form with the CTP insurer within six months of the car accident. It is still possible to pursue a claim after that, but an explanation for the late claim needs […]
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Should I Use a Lawyer?
Generally speaking, if you are injured in a car accident caused through the fault of another person then it will almost certainly be worthwhile pursuing a claim for injury compensation against the CTP insurer of the vehicle at fault. You are legally entitled to bring a claim for injury compensation against a CTP insurer without […]
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If I Engage A Lawyer, What Do I Have To Do?
If you engage a solicitor to act on your behalf, then your solicitor will take care of almost all of the administrative burden involved in bringing a claim. From your perspective, you would simply need to provide information and documents evidencing your expenses, earnings etc and attend various medical appointments. One of our personal injury […]
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Psychological Injuries Matter Too
To most people an injury is something you can see. But what about those that you can’t see? A psychological injury or “nervous shock” can be just as debilitating as a physical injury. But how do you know if you have suffered such an injury? Nervous shock is the legal term for any psychological injury suffered […]
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