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Category Archives for Car Accidents
Here’s to you, Mrs Robinson, for showing us how to prove liability eight years after an accident
Introduction Reliability of evidence is something we discuss at length in many case reviews because is so important in the success of people’s claims. In this post we will review a real case (Robinson v Australian Capital Territory [2008] ACTSC 80) on how a woman, who was hurt when a bus door closed on her, used […]
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Female train driver successfully sues for half a million dollars after zebra crossing accident
IntroductionIn this post we will base our story* on a real case (RACQ Insurance Ltd v Brennan [2013] QCA 150) on how a female train driver was able to successfully prove the accident lost her a chance at building a better career. Learn the pieces of evidence that were crucial to her claim.Vicky’s StoryLet me […]
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McDonalds drive-thru accident results in $0 payout because of missing driver details
IntroductionAccidents where you don’t know the details of the driver who hit you are less common but by no means rare. In this post we will look into a real case (Murray v Nominal Defendant [2014] QDC 144) where the injured person failed to collect details of the driver. Learn the two top tips Neville […]
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Why pedestrians rightfully get their way
0 shares Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 The FactsA 53 year old man, Glenn Swainson*, with a checkered work history had been down at a local pub drinking with friends for a number of hours when later that evening he decided it was time to go home, (at around 9pm).While he did have his bike with […]
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When being drunk doesn’t matter
0 shares Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 The FactsTerence Miles* was at the Robina Tavern on the Gold Coast for a birthday party with friends. Just before midnight, Terence was walking through the car park with his girlfriend Shari and two friends when a violent argument between Terence and Brock Williams erupted. Brock was, at the time, […]
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Pedestrian awarded $1.6 million after being hit by motorcycle
0 shares Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Have you ever been walking across a street when a vehicle has come out of nowhere? Have you ever thought about what might happen if you had been injured or worse, killed? Who gets the blame?Let’s have a look at Troy’s story. What Happened?It was the silly season in 2008, […]
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Stay at home mum receives $185,000 in compensation
The StoryAnna* was a stay-at-home mum caring for her young children. On a sunny weekend morning, Anna and her best friend Louise went to the Noosa Farmers Markets’. It was one of their weekly rituals. However, this Sunday their friendship would be tragically cut short. On 1 December 2013, Anna Tunaboxi and her friend were driving along […]
Continue readingTwo Sources of Video Evidence to Prove a Hit and Run Occurred
0 shares Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 If you have been involved in a hit and run crash, evidence to prove what actually occurred, who the other parties are and who is at fault become an imperative part of a claim. Often one of the biggest challenges we face with hit an run’s is the lack […]
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Man receives compensation after suffering injuries while a passenger on a bus
The FactsDaniel Crowley was holidaying on Fraser Island in mid-2000. On 9 August, Daniel was travelling on a bus heading off the Island when it unexpectedly hit potholes in the road. Daniel was thrown from his seat, landing awkwardly on his back. In the accident, Daniel sustained a compression fracture in his lower back.Public Transport Accident […]
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Taken no time off work? Minor accident pays $70,000.
0 shares Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Facts (Whitney v Whiteway & Anor [2006] QDC 163)On 4 April 2004, Ms Whitney was leaving Carindale Shopping Centre, QLD on a Sunday afternoon. When driving out of the shopping centre car park, she stopped to ensure it was safe to continue out of the car park. Ms Whitney […]
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