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.
Fewer slip and fall cases in Australia
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Residents and businesses kept in the dark about dangerous landfill underneath their land
Many residents and business owners in Melbourne are planning on taking legal action or filing compensation claims as they recently discovered that their health is at risk after being kept in the dark about dangerous gases located beneath their estates. According to 7News, over 80 properties have been built on top of the old Sunshine Landfills, which were closed in […]
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 […]
Victims of NZ volcano eruption are unable to sue for negligence
In last month’s tragic White Island volcano eruption, nearly four dozen people were killed or injured. Fingers point to the careless negligence of tour operators in continuing to guide people into the area despite years of warnings from volcanic experts that an eruption was due. However, under New Zealand’s no-fault accident compensation scheme, neither the family […]
Dangerous hook placement in stores causes child eye injuries
Parents across Australia are calling for a review at a number of popular store chains after numerous injuries have occurred recently, causing permanent eye damage to children. The culprit is common metal hooks used in retail clothing and accessory display racks, usually held at children’s head heights. Recent instances of trips, falls and collisions in […]
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 […]
