Demerit Point Increase for NSW Phone Use While Driving
From September 2018, there are increased demerit point penalties for NSW drivers who are caught using a mobile phone while driving illegally.
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How a judge assesses contributory negligence in a motor vehicle accident
On 29 June 2014 a motorcycle ridden by the claimant collided with a car driven by the defendant. The car was in the process of turning right into the driveway...
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Time limit within which to make a CTP claim halved to 3 months
As of December 2017 a new Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Scheme commenced in New South Wales. Here are three important changes to note.
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Man not wearing seat belt has his $1.5 million payout reduced by 25% for contributory negligence
A male aged 35 was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident that led to him sustaining a number of catastrophic injuries. At the time of the accident the Plaintiff...
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Woman injured by an unidentified motor vehicle suffers over $500,000 worth of losses
In April 2016 a judge of the district Court of New South Wales determined the claim for compensation of a young woman who was injured on her daily ride to...
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One brain snap doesn’t mean you aren’t entitled to compensation
A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted the importance of a passenger 'stopping to think' before accepting a lift from someone who they know has been drinking alcohol...
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