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In February 2017 I was involved in a high-speed head-on car accident. I was not expected to live. I had horrific compound fractures, a severely fractured skull and many other broken bones. I was in an extremely bad way with a long extensive recovery ahead of me. I realised not long after coming home fromRead more

The Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 commenced on 1 December 2017 introducing a new Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme to replace the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999. The new legislation applies to motor accidents that occur after its commencement. Benefits that are applicable under this new motor accidents scheme can be found in the MotorRead more

If you receive an award of compensation and have, following the date of the accident been in receipt of Centrelink benefits, those benefits may be repayable. Indeed the insurer (or person paying the compensation) is required to withhold payment of compensation until Centrelink have issued a notice to them advising as to whether an amountRead more

A recent court case has emphasised the importance of obtaining vehicle details when you are involved in a motor accident so you can establish a valid claim. A pedestrian was crossing a busy street when he was hit by a car. After the driver stopped, got out of the car and spoke with him, theRead more

Law Society launches community information campaign on green slip changes The Law Society of NSW has launched “Fifty bucks off your green slip. A lifetime on welfare” a community information campaign highlighting the negative impacts of proposed changes to CTP insurance. You need to be aware that: Under the proposed new “no fault” scheme thereRead more

The New South Wales government has introduced into Parliament the Motor Accident Injuries Amendment Bill 2013. If this Bill becomes law, 90% of motor accident victims will lose their right to claim damages. Instead they will receive statutory benefits which are much more limited. For example weekly payments for lost earnings will terminate… read fullRead more

The Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle accident on 1 December 2012 during the course of a motor car rally in the Coopernook State Forest. The Claimant was a passenger in a vehicle driven by his son which had an unregistered vehicle permit. In accordance with that permit, a third party insurance policy underRead more