The plaintiff suffered injuries in an accident when he was riding a bicycle at Palm Beach and was struck by a car. The District Court significantly reduced his damages award. This case demonstrates why it is so important to be truthful with medical experts and also when giving evidence in court.
What is Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Claim?
Why is it that some personal injury cases are far more valuable than others? What is the main factor that increases the value of a case? Thanks to US tv shows most people think it’s as simple as juries coming in at the end of the trial awarding huge sums in damages. Or in other words: the more traumatic…
Recent Successes for Our Clients
We have had some great ou tcomes for our clients just before the Christmas break. We have resolved several personal injury cases, including a car accident leading to whiplash injuries, a shopping centre slip and fall as well as a workplace accident. Whiplash injuries are quite common after car accidents, but they can be difficult to prove. There…
How Much Should Your Car Insurer Know About Your Driving?
Would you be willing to give up some of your privacy in exchange for discounted car insurance premiums? It’s happening in America and it may well happen in Australia too. Pricing car insurance In theory, the price of car insurance should largely depend on the likelihood that you will be involved in a car accident. For example, when you…
US Government Files Anti-Trust Lawsuit Against Google
Does anyone remember Netscape Navigator? (If you don’t, here is a quick recap: after Al Gore invented* the Internet, Netscape was the dominant internet browser.) Microsoft in turn started shipping Windows with Internet Explorer (Microsoft’s browser) preinstalled on it. It also put pressure on computer retailers not to install different browsers on new computers. Eventually, Microsoft pretty much killed Netscape…
Do You Lose Your Rights When You Sign A Wavier?
When we go to a theme park or to undertake some “extreme” sport, we are often asked to sign a “waiver”. They usually say that whatever happens, we can’t sue the company that provides services to us. Does this really mean we lose all our rights? This is the very issue which has recently been considered by the Supreme…
AFL Veteran Recieves Insurance Payout
AFL veteran Shaun Smith recently received a $1.4 million payout from his insurance company for “concussion” injury suffered during his AFL career.
Who Goes to Jail If Your Driverless Car Hits Someone?
Who goes to jail if a driverless car hits someone? Where are we at with driverless cars in Australia, and what does the future hold?
Safety Issues for Motorcyclists
Things motorcyclists can do now (i.e. before an accident happens) to protect themselves against potential consequences of a crash.
Defamation: Have You Ever Left a Bad Google Review?
If you are in the habit of leaving online reviews for businesses, a recent Federal Court decision highlights some risks.
