Category Archives: Civil Law

Emma Mead – Appointed to the NSW Lifetime Care and Support Panel

Emma Mead has been selected to be placed on the NSW Lifetime Care and Support Panel (‘the Panel’). The Panel has been created to ensure that victims of severe motor vehicle accidents receive the best possible advice and representation. Share:FacebookEmailPrint

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Can I have my lawyer appear with me at the CTTT?

The Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (‘CTTT’) was developed to allow most people to represent themselves at the hearing of an application. The goal of the tribunal is to provide affordable, accessible and efficient means of resolving disputes. Section 36 … Continue reading

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Cycling Accidents and the Legal Consequences

Our accredited specialist in personal injury law, Emma Mead, was recently asked by the Newcastle Herald to comment on the number of cycling related accidents in the Hunter. Share:FacebookEmailPrint

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Negligent Driving – Is a finding of guilt required for compensation?

The following question was posted on our Facebook page: A group of tri-athletes were riding on the highway during a training session and were cleaned up from behind by an old man in his Mazda. The driver wasn't charged but … Continue reading

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Reporting Motor Vehicle Accidents to Police – The Police Accident Report Requirement

If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is important to ensure that you report the accident to the Police. This protects your possible entitlements to compensation under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act, 1999 ('the Act'). The “police accident report … Continue reading

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End of Financial Year

Burke Elphick & Mead would like to wish our clients and colleagues all the very best for the end of financial year. We hope the year was prosperous for you and may the next 12 months bring new and exciting … Continue reading

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Can I legally leave my child out of a will?

  There is no legal requirement to leave a bequest to any person in particular when preparing a Will. However, in New South Wales there is legislation in place that allows “eligible persons” to whom the deceased owes a “moral … Continue reading

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Ray Hadley – The Pain of a False AVO Complaint

Being the victim of a false allegation can happen to anyone. Ray Hadley's recent experience of being the defendant of an Apprehended Violence Order ('AVO') has demonstrated just that. It has also shown the pain and suffering these false allegations … Continue reading

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Reporting Work Injuries to Your Employer

It is important to ensure that if you suffer an injury whilst at work (or on the way to or from work) you report this injury to your employer as soon as possible after the injury occurs, as required by … Continue reading

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Recent Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999

In September 2010 a discussion paper regarding the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (“the SOP Act”) identified a number of issues regarding fundamental operations of the SOP Act. In particular, the paper highlighted the difficulties … Continue reading

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