Can the High Court heal the wounds of a bad holiday?
The case that’s set to provide much needed clarity on the scope of ‘injury’, ‘personal injury damages’ and ‘non-economic loss’ in the Civil Liability Act….
By Christopher Croese - 6 min read
Common law claims under the Motor Accident Injuries Act
Part four of our series examines common law claims under the Motor Accident Injuries Act. By BELINDA CASSIDY
By Belinda Cassidy - 5 min read
Minor injuries under the Motor Accident Injuries Act
Part three of our series examines the new concept of ‘minor injury’ under the Motor Accident Injuries Act. By BELINDA CASSIDY
By Belinda Cassidy - 5 min read
The ‘relevant insurer’ in the Motor Accident Injuries Act
Want to know more about the Motor Accident Injuries Act? BELINDA CASSIDY addresses some common areas of confusion in a new series of articles.
By Belinda Cassidy - 4 min read
The NSW CTP scheme in practice
Want to know more about the NSW CTP scheme? BELINDA CASSIDY addresses some common areas of confusion, in a new series of articles.
By Belinda Cassidy - 6 min read
The nuts and bolts of the new NSW CTP scheme
The Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW), which commenced on 1 December 2017, will only apply to motor accidents occuring after its commencement. By TIM…
By Tim Concannon - 7 min read
The Stolen Generations: a struggle for justice
Members of the Stolen Generations have faced a number of barriers when attempting compensation claims through the courts. By MAITHRI PANAGODA AM.
By Maithri Panagoda - 6 min read
The National Disability Insurance Scheme: advice on compensation recovery
The roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will see an increasing need for lawyers to be familiar with the scheme. By BILL…
By Bill Madden - 5 min read
Limitation periods for child abuse actions retrospectively abolished
Limitation periods for personal injuries damages claims arising from child abuse have been retrospectively abolished. By KERRY SMITH and ABIGAIL TILSBURY.
By Kerry Smith and Abigail Tilsbury - 3 min read
Don’t let your claim for damages perish
In Perisher Blue Pty Limited v Nair-Smith, the NSW Court of Appeal considered whether it was necessary to determine the precise source of a plaintiff’s…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC - 7 min read
Recent application of the advocates immunity doctrine
Young v Hones [2014] NSWCA 337 and White v Forster [2014] NSWSC 1767, illustrate that advocates’ immunity can be a basis to seek summary dismissal of a claim…
By Mark Wang - 6 min read