Vehicle collisions ’cause 77 per cent of road transport deaths’
More than three-quarters of road transport workers who die during the course of their employment are killed in vehicle collisions, according to new research. Safe Work Australia (SWA) figures showed that 77 per cent per cent of road transport employee deaths over the 13 years to 2015 were due to crashes. Transport, postal and warehousing […]
Three people die in car accidents during Operation Stay Alert
Three motorists have lost their lives in car accidents across NSW this weekend, despite a heavy police presence during Operation Stay Alert. Officers patrolled the streets in an effort to prevent a number of driving-related offences, including mobile phone use, failing to wear a seat belt, speeding, and alcohol and drug consumption. The initiative began […]
Operation Go Slow results in 14,000 motor infringement notices
NSW Police issued more than 14,000 infringement notices to drivers last month as part of Operation Go Slow, which took place over the ANZAC long weekend. The annual initiative oversaw more than 196,660 breath tests and other checks in an attempt to educate drivers about road safety and prevent accidents. Sadly, one fatality still occurred […]
Court of Appeal overturns motor accident claim for horse fall injuries
A man who received nearly $340,000 in motor accident compensation has seen the decision overturned in the NSW Court of Appeal. The claimant suffered serious injuries after his horsed bucked while he was riding on Cooramin Street in north Wagga Wagga. The man was dislodged from his saddle and landed on the kerb and gutter. […]
Police launch operation to prevent car accidents in western NSW
NSW Police has begun a six-week operation in western NSW in an effort to prevent more car accident deaths across the region. Named Operation WestForce, it is a rapid deployment, high-visibility initiative that aims to bring down the steadily rising road toll over recent years. There were 40 people killed on the region’s roads in […]
Ongoing Sydney construction a hazard for drivers
The NSW construction and civil engineering industries are currently extremely busy, a trend that is expected to continue for the coming years as a number of significant infrastructure projects ramp up. While the ultimate result is likely to be a positive one for Sydney’s population – especially its commuters – the construction phases of the […]
Growing road dangers could lead to more car accident compensation claims
The NSW government is urging people across the state to include being safer on the roads in their list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming year. As the state’s road toll continues to rise despite the efforts of police and other authorities, it’s likely that there will be more car accident compensation claims as well. […]
How young drivers are being targeted by new NSW laws
In February of this year, the NSW Government banned mobile phone use for new drivers. The law took effect December 1st, according to Sydney Morning Herald. Discover why this was necessary and how Gerard Malouf & Partners' car accident compensation lawyers can help if you've been injured due to another driver's negligence. The new law that […]
How a “virtual parent” could control reckless teen drivers
A recent story in the Sydney Morning Herald reports on how much of a problem speeding young drivers still cause in Australia and a group's efforts to educate the public on this issue and provide a solution: having a "virtual parent" in the car. Discover how a technological parent could be an effective solution and […]
How to track down a vehicle after a hit and run
A recent car accident that happened north of Brisbane shows how hit and runs are daunting because, in addition to the other physical, financial and mental stresses from being in a car accident, you have to make an effort to find the driver. However, by enlisting the help of Gerard Malouf and Partners' compensation lawyers, […]
