Road injury claims you can make if you’ve been in an accident
You deserve access to the right amount of compensation for your road injury accident, and this is a great place to get started.
Motorist receives 1-year non-parole sentence for fatal collision with pedestrian
A 23-year-old driver who struck and killed a 78-year-old pedestrian in September of 2017 has received a total sentence of three years for the crime, one of which cannot be abridged by parole. While the fact that Amelia Fennell’s car struck and killed a woman identified in court papers only as Mrs Jones was not in doubt, […]
Woman Rear Ended in Queensland Files for Compensation for Back and Psychological Injuries
A woman injured in a motor vehicle accident while driving south along the Pacific Motorway in Queensland in 2015, alleged that, as a result of the accident, she suffered personal injuries and claimed damages. The defendants (including the driver of the car that hit the plaintiff’s and the defendant’s insurer) admitted liability, but disputed the extent […]
Insurer fails to prove court wrong in motor vehicle accident case
When a plaintiff receives damages in court, they may presume the entire procedural process is over. However, the party/parties who defend their side of the story may choose to appeal a court’s decision. This can lead to a much more in-depth review process – something that was evident in a recent case brought before the Supreme […]
(FAQ) Can I receive compensation for a blameless accident in NSW?
Negligent and dangerous driving are both strong causes for compensation in a motor vehicle accident case. However, determining damages can become hard when there is no driver at fault. This is what's known as a blameless accident. But are people involved in blameless motor accident cases eligible for compensation in NSW? Examples of blameless accidents […]
Appeal dismissed on sleep-related driving incident
Tiredness is a major cause of car accidents in Australia. According to the Sleep Health Foundation, 20 per cent of people have nodded off whilst driving, with a further five per cent having had an accident for the same reason. For a person to be found guilty of dangerous driving, common law states that they […]
Man jumps from moving vehicle and blames driver for injuries
If two people are in a moving vehicle and an accident occurs, it is easy to assume that the incident is the driver’s fault. The driver is in control of the vehicle and has a duty to avoid putting passengers in danger. But what if the passenger willingly leaps from the moving vehicle? What responsibility […]
Judge’s intervention keeps car accident compensation claim alive
A man’s compensation claim for psychological injuries following a car accident has been given renewed hope after a Supreme Court judge was asked to intervene. The plaintiff alleged that he suffered both physical injuries and permanent mental distress in the 2012 crash. Successful car accident compensation claims can result in plaintiffs receiving damages for both […]
14,000 infringements issued during 2017’s Operation Slow Down
Labour Day weekend saw the issuing of nearly 14,500 infringements across NSW as the Traffic and Highway Patrol encouraged drivers to be safe on the roads, according to the NSW Police Force. Called 'Operation Slow Down', the project lasted from Friday morning September 29 through to the end of Monday October 2 and was designed to […]
Man pursues car accident compensation claim after losing leg
A man who suffered serious injuries after his motorcycle collided with a taxi at an intersection will be allowed to pursue a car accident compensation claim despite the case falling outside the statutory time limit. Section 109(1) of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 states that plaintiffs have a three-year window in which to begin […]
