Category Archives: Accidents & Insurance Law

Personal Injury and the Importance of Professional Advice

Posted on February 25, 2011 by admin

Through recent natural disasters we have been reminded of just how much difficulty some people can have when dealing with insurance companies. Emma Mead is the head of our Insurance Law Team. On a daily basis Emma conducts matters involving … Continue reading →

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Compensation for Domestic Assistance after a Work Injury

Posted on October 8, 2010 by admin

What many injured workers do not know is that if they are injured at work, and as a result of that injury it is reasonable necessary that they receive domestic assistance, their employer may be liable to pay the cost … Continue reading →

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Negligence Claims At Work—What Many Injured Workers Don’t Know

Posted on September 7, 2010 by admin

What many injured workers in NSW don’t know is, if they have been seriously injured and their employer was negligent, there is an option to sue the employer (through the workers compensation insurer) and take a lump sum of damages … Continue reading →

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Seriously injured in a car accident?—you will need some help

Posted on August 20, 2010 by admin

If you or a member of your family has been seriously injured in a car accident, you need to ensure that not only do you get the right medical and hospital treatment, but when you return home from hospital, you … Continue reading →

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Time Limits for Compensation

Posted on February 11, 2010 by admin

The Motor Accidents Compensation Act, 1999 is clear that claims for compensation for personal injuries suffered in a car accident (when it is not your fault or not completely your fault) are to be lodged against the Compulsory Third Party … Continue reading →

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Can I claim compensation if I don’t know who the owner or the driver is who caused my car accident?

Posted on February 11, 2010 by admin

Yes, but there are rules to making a claim against an unknown or unidentified driver, who is known as the “Nominal Defendant”. If you were involved in a car accident and have been injured, whether you were a pedestrian, passenger … Continue reading →

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