Court rules against woman in late-night slip-and-fall case
The Federal Court of Australia recently heard the case of a woman who was injured in a fall at a hotel during a work trip, and tried to sue her employer for workers’ compensation.
Man sues elite Brisbane school over bullying
A man who claims he was bullied so severely it led to a host of mental and physical health issues has filed suit against the school where the incidents allegedly occurred.
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UK student sues CASA over plane crash
In January 2017, a UK student suffered a traumatic brain injury after the plane she was on crashed on a Middle Island beach. Now, family members of the woman, Hannah O’Dowd, have filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit accusing the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of negligence. The facts of the case The four-seater Cessna 172M charter […]
Woman hit by mobility scooter succeeds in shopping centre claim
NSW’s District Court has ruled in favour of an older woman struck by a mobility scooter while exiting a shopping centre in Woy Woy, NSW in a recent public liability compensation case. The plaintiff made no claim against the scooter driver however – so, how did this unusual case unfold and why was the shopping centre management […]
What can I do if I am trapped in a lift?
Thousands of office workers all over Australia spend part of their day on a problem-free commute in an elevator. When lifts get stuck mid-journey, however, the situation can become incredibly stressful. What can you do if you become trapped in an elevator, and how is compensation awarded? 1. Keep calm Though the reality of being trapped […]
Who’s liable for beach-related injuries?
As temperatures continue to soar, more and more Victorians are heading to the beach to make the most of the summer sun and the activities that go hand in hand with the warm weather. For many, this involves swimming, sunbathing and partaking in beach games. But who's liable if a beach-goer becomes injured? Lifeguard liability On […]
Everything you need to know about Takata airbags in Australia
The Takata airbag scandal has affected tens of millions of vehicle owners across the globe, and the furore doesn't show any signs of abating. In February, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) introduced the first ever compulsory recall, which forces manufacturers in the country to take a more proactive approach to replacing faulty airbags. […]
Toyota recalls 48,000 vehicles again due to faulty Takata refits
Toyota Australia has issued a safety recall for approximately 48,000 of the company’s Corolla and Rukus models after revealing replacements for defective Takata airbags have been incorrectly installed. The news is the latest development in the Takata scandal, with the faulty parts already linked to around two dozen deaths and hundreds of injuries worldwide. According […]
What does the Takata airbag compulsory recall mean for drivers?
The Federal Government has issued a compulsory recall notice for all vehicles fitted with faulty Takata airbags following hundreds of injuries and nearly two dozen confirmed deaths worldwide. On February 28 2018, Assistant Minister to the Treasurer Michael Sukkar said the decision was made after an extensive safety investigation from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission […]
