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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
Reasons an insurance company may refuse to cover your motor vehicle accident claim
If you are injured by a car crash, you can sometimes sue the other party for damages to you and your property. However, when it is the defendant's insurance company expected to pay the damages when you sue, it is important to understand some of the reasons the insurer may attempt to minimise or deny […]
NSW ‘Get Your Hand Off It’ campaign starts
Now into its third cycle, the 'Get Your Hand Off It' safety campaign continues to go from strength to strength in NSW. Aiming to highlight the risks of operating mobile phones while driving, it has already been instrumental in raising awareness of the dangers and consequences of this illegal activity. However, there is always room for improvement […]
Woman appeals after receiving $250,000 for car accident injuries
A woman who was awarded around $250,000 due to car accident injuries has appealed the amount of compensation she received for being inadequate. The plaintiff was involved in two crashes over a four-month period, with other drivers rear-ending her vehicle on both occasions. The woman, who was a passenger each time, suffered soft-tissue damage and […]
Questions raised over car accident blood sample
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has heard a case where a man was found to have high levels of alcohol in his blood stream when he crashed a leased car back in 2011. The collision occurred on November 25 and the plaintiff – a vehicle leasing company – argued that the defendant had […]
Drivers warned to slow down in school zones
Motorists across NSW have been asked to take more care on the roads, with children across the state returning to school yesterday (January 27). Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay said drivers must adhere to the 40 km/h speed limit in school zones between 8:00am and 9:30am and from 2:30pm to 4:00pm to ensure […]
NSW Police breathalyses 220,000 drivers over three days
Drink driving can cause serious car accident injuries and deaths on NSW roads, which is why the state police have recently conducted widespread breathalyser testing. Officers stopped and tested 218,684 people over a three-day period running from November 6-9, with 131 individuals charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. The Operation Drink Drive 2 initiative […]
