19 November 2014Increased Maximum for Motor Vehicle Non-Economic LossThe maximum amount of non-economic loss that can be awarded under s 133 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999
19 November 2014Increased Pedestrian Responsibility: A Shift in the Court’s Approach?A recent NSW Court of Appeal decision appears to represent a shift in the court’s attitude to pedestrian responsibility finding
10 November 2014Due Inquiry Satisfied: “Groggy” Man Hit By Minibus Sues Nominal DefendantA man hit by a minibus was able to sue the Nominal Defendant, despite not recording the vehicle’s registration number
7 November 2014Home Owners Failed to Fix Rusty RailingIn Wearing-Smith v Swift the NSW District Court found that the occupiers of residential premises were liable in damages to
6 November 2014Driveway Safety – Keeping Our Kids SafeWe hear too many reports of children run over in the driveway of their family’s home. Tragically, around 50 children,
30 October 2014Council Fails to Post Reduced Speed Sign on Country RoadIn Curtis v Harden Shire Council the NSW Court of Appeal found that the local council was negligent in failing
30 October 2014Woolies Not Responsible For Spillage in Common AreaIn Woolworths Pty Ltd v Ryder the NSW Court of Appeal found that Woolworths had no duty of care to
22 October 2014Driving Restrictions for P-Plate DriversWhen you’ve finally passed the driving test and won your hard-earned P-Plates, it’s important to keep in mind that there
20 October 2014Recent Slip and Fall and Other Public Liability CasesA worn mat was found to have caused a real estate agent to slip in Dilon v Hair, while a
20 October 2014Motor Vehicle Compensation: Cases Round-UpIn our latest round-up of motor vehicle compensation cases, we take a look at a number of decisions including Cheng