Key changes to the revised Motor Accident Guidelines

Our personal injuries expert takes us through recent changes to the Motor Accident Guidelines.Snapshot The Motor Accident Injuries Act is supplemented by the Motor Accident…

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At fault, not at fault, and no-fault liability under the MAI Act

In part five of our series, we take a closer look at some of the liability issues that arise in claims for statutory benefits, specifically…

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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 CASSIDYSnapshot In general, you cannot make a common…

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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 CASSIDYSnapshot Under ss 3.11(1) and…

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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.Snapshot The ‘relevant…

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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.Snapshot The Motor…

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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…

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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.Snapshot Members of the…

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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…

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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.Snapshot Limitation periods for personal…

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