
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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Court finds that the prongs of a pallet jack created a foreseeable risk of injury to customer
A woman injured while shopping for strawberries in an Aldi supermarket has had her judgment in the District Court upheld on appeal in the New South Wales Court of Appeal.
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When couples separate, they often have this problem… how do we pay the mortgage?
How do you pay off the mortgage when in the middle of a separation or divorce? Property settlement can be the most complicated part of ending a marriage, however these...
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Know Your Rights in NSW
This detailed article details your rights in relation to criminal law in NSW and what powers the police have in relation to searching you and asking you questions.
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If You Don’t Make A Will Like Prince, Who Will It All Go To?
It is not uncommon that many celebrities worth millions die without a Will. This article focuses on what happened to Prince's estate.
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Applying for a reconsideration of Comcare’s decision to decline liability for your claim
The reality is that Comcare will not accept every claim that is made under the Comcare Scheme...and sometimes its decision to decline liability is the wrong decision, and not supported...
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Jury Duty – A Guide For Potential Jurors
Serving on a jury is a new experience for most people. Whilst some people see it as an honour, others wish to avoid duty duty at all costs. The following...
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What is self-defence?
Under NSW law a person is not responsible for a criminal offence if the person carries out the conduct constituting the offence in self-defence.
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A Redundancy Payment is Property and Can Be Divided in a Property Settlement
If you or your spouse have received a redundancy payment in the past, or if you or your partner have been offered a redundancy payment, such payment may form part...
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