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 […]
Will minimum passing distance rule reduce cyclist injuries?
Cycling organisations have applauded news that the NSW government will be keeping a minimum passing distance rule following a successful two-year trial. Under law, drivers must leave at least one metre of space between their vehicle and a bicycle they are attempting to overtake when the speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour (km/h) or […]
Woman pursues car accident damages after time limit passes
Compensation provides people who sustain car crash injuries with the money they need to cover lost wages, future earnings losses and a range of other costs. But there are time limits for pursuing a claim. In NSW, victims must commence proceedings within three years of the date of the accident, unless they can give the […]
Officers injured during drink-driving operation
Two police officers were seriously injured earlier this month when a car struck them during a three-day drink-driving operation. The initiative, which took place between Friday February 16 and Sunday February 18, was designed to tackle illegal alcohol consumption and other dangerous driving habits. According to NSW Police, the officers were injured while setting up a […]
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 […]
Cyclists ‘feel more uncomfortable’ on NSW roads
A growing number of cyclists across NSW believe the state's roads are becoming more dangerous for those riding bikes, according to new research. The 2017 National Cycling Participation Survey from the Australian Bicycle Council and Austroads revealed that while a similar proportion of people own a bike now as in 2011, fewer people are using […]
Man pursues $1 million car accident compensation claim
A man who sustained serious injuries in a 2008 car accident has made a $1 million compensation claim for ongoing disabilities he suffered as a result of the incident. The plaintiff was working as a courier at the time of the crash, in which he hurt his left shoulder, back, neck and knee. He said […]
Vehicles ‘are often responsible’ for bike collisions
Motorists are responsible for an overwhelming proportion of accidents between vehicles and bicycles, new research has suggested. A study from the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia (RAA) examined crash data from across the state and found several danger zones where cyclists were particularly at risk of serious injury. Accidents and cyclist safety Adelaide was […]
