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BLAMELESS ACCIDENTS - Newsletter August 2011
Published 01 Aug 2011
The Legislation governing motor vehicle accidents in NSW has predominantly been a fault-based system i.e. where you can prove that the driver is at fault, you will be successful. However, there are provisions for blameless accidents from 1 October, 2007. This is governed by the legislation known as the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 at S.7.
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THE NSW LIFETIME CARE & SUPPORT SCHEME - Newsletter July 2011
Published 02 Jul 2011
The Lifetime Care and Support Scheme provides lifelong no-fault benefits for those catastrophically injured in motor vehicle accidents.
The Lifetime Care and Support Scheme became operative for motor vehicle accidents involving children under the age of 16 from 1 October 2006 and became operative for adults from 1 October 2007.
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Asbestos Related Illness Claims - Newsletter June 2011
Published 01 Jun 2011
Can I claim compensation if I am diagnosed with an asbestos related disease? Can I claim Government benefits as well as making a claim?
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Slip Trip or Fall Claims - Newsletter May 2011
Published 01 May 2011
If you have had an accident that was the result of a Slip Trip or Fall on a pavement than you may be able to claim public liability compensation against the Local Council.
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What benefits is an injured worker entitled to? - April 2011 Newsletter
Published 01 Apr 2011
If you are injured at work you are entitled to receive workers compensation for your injuries. The amount and type of compensation will depend on the severity of your injuries and can include the following.
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Work Car Accident Claim - March 2011 Newsletter
Published 01 Mar 2011
When I was on Company business I had an accident in their car. This resulted in a couple of days off work and there was damage to the other vehicle – am I liable or is it down to my Company to pay? Can I make a claim against my Company?
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Motor Vehicle Accident Case Study - Newsletter February 2011
Published 02 Feb 2011
A look at how motor vehicle accident compensation is calculated by the Court
The recent decision of the New South Wales District Court in Saleh v The Nominal Defendant is a good illustration of how a Court will calculate monetary compensation for victims of a motor vehicle accident.
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Holiday Accident Claim - January 2011 Newsletter
Published 03 Jan 2011
What do you do if you have a Motor Vehicle Accident when you’re away on holiday?
Your enjoyable, relaxing and long-anticipated holiday can be ruined in an instant by a motor vehicle accident.
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Personal Injury Newsletter December 2010
Published 01 Dec 2010
It has been a very busy year at Gerard Malouf & Partners, with the opening of new offices in New South Wales and interstate and the launch of our new, user friendly website.