Category Archives: Traffic Law

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

Posted on November 8, 2011 by admin

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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Cycling Accidents and the Legal Consequences

Posted on November 5, 2011 by admin

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?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

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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Stopping and parking near intersections

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

Recently on our Facebook page the following question was asked:  I was dropping off my grandson at Lambton Public School when a police office stopped me and advised that I was parked illegally and should move. I asked him to … Continue reading →

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Mobile Phones and Driving – When Can I Be Fined?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

Due to some ambiguity in what was “use” of a phone when driving, the drafters of our legislation amended Rule 300 of the Road Rules 2008. It should be noted that this rule does not apply to L and P … Continue reading →

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