Accepting a lift with a drunk driver: Alex Allen v Danielle Chadwick [2015] HCA 47 The High Court recently (9 December 2015) looked at whether, and to what extent, a passenger could be said to be ‘contributory negligent’ if they … Continued
Posted on 06/09/2016 under Car Accident Lawyers
Several stories have now surfaced in the media about Australians being badly burnt when using their Thermomix appliances. Some victims say they were using their Thermomix according to a Thermomix recipe when the lid burst open spraying hot food over the … Continued
Posted on 18/03/2016 under Personal Injury Lawyers
This decision illustrates a familiar problem faced by claimants, lawyers and doctors: if a patient suffers an injury, and later presents with ongoing problems and symptoms in the same body part, are those ongoing problems related to the accident and … Continued
Posted on 11/03/2016 under Personal Injury Lawyers
A lot of people ask us: “why can’t I just deal with the Insurance Commission myself?” This is a sensible question to ask. Most people have made some sort of an insurance claims before – for lost or stolen items, … Continued
Posted on 16/01/2016 under Personal Injury Lawyers
There are 2 common types of offers. One in relation to fault for the accident which is known as a liability offer and the other regarding a monetary sum for settlement which is known as a quantum settlement offer. In … Continued
Posted on 09/01/2016 under Personal Injury Lawyers
As most road users in Perth know, double demerit points apply over holiday periods. The double demerit system means that the penalties for committing some driving offences are doubled over a given number of days. In Western Australia, the offences … Continued
Posted on 21/12/2015 under Personal Injury Lawyers
Dedicated bike paths are always the best option for a cyclist, but it’s rare that a path will take you all the way to your destination. Most cyclists will have to pedal along a road at some point. The following … Continued
Posted on 09/12/2015 under Personal Injury Lawyers
According to WA Police there have been 58 people killed on our country roads and many more injured so far in this year. Last year, the region with the highest number of fatalities on the roads was the Great Southern, … Continued
Posted on 25/11/2015 under Car Accident Lawyers
If you have made a claim for compensation following a motor vehicle accident you’ll already know how confusing and stressful the process can be. Most people don’t even know that the Insurance Commission of WA exists, until they have to … Continued
Posted on 19/10/2015 under Personal Injury Lawyers
When you’ve been injured in a car accident you may find that the process of claiming compensation can be both confusing and time consuming. One of the best things you can do is to find an expert car accident lawyer … Continued
Posted on 05/10/2015 under Car Accident Lawyers