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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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$465,000 awarded to dinghy accident victim
0 shares Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Picture this – you and your mate decide to go a day of fishing at the Gold Coast. After a day of catching fish for dinner and soaking up the summer sun, you moor the boat and have some beers before catching some shut eye. What a great day. A great […]
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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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Young man’s foot cut off in jet ski accident receives $800,000
The FactsBeing young and care free sometimes has its consequences, as a young 18 year old found out in this case. Nathan Whittington was water skiing with his friends Todd and Scott Smeaton at the Ross River reserve, near Townsville QLD. The three headed out on Todd’s jet-ski, with Ross driving and Nathan spotting. Ross […]
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Woman slips on a greasy chip and is awarded $580,000
0 shares Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 The FactsImagine going to a supermarket with a friend and your daughter to do your shopping when you slip on a greasy hot potato chip and suffer a serious injury to your spine… …your injury completely changes every aspect of your life including your ability to care for your […]
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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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Woman receives $230,000.00 after suffering life threatening injuries in a boat crash
0 shares Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 FactsCampbell v Woollard [2012] WADC 48 On 17 November 2007, Kate Campbell and some friends decided celebrate the end of exams and the start of summer holidays by attending a school friend’s party. The party was taking place on Luke Woollard’s fathers speed boat. Kate dragged her friend, Louise […]
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