Champion kickboxer turned prisoner awarded damages after jail attack
A former world-renowned kickboxer turned inmate has been awarded damages after a NSW prison breached its duty of care. But what was the incident that led to his victory in court? Background of the case On the morning of October 1, 2009, the plaintiff, whilst on remand within the Metropolitan Reception and Remand Centre (MRRC) at […]
Public liability claim leads to $445,372 payout for plaintiff
A woman has received $445,372 after filing a public liability claim for injuries she sustained aboard a cruise ship in 2011. The plaintiff, who was 14 years old at the time, has suffered both physical and psychological harm in the years since. On the day of the accident, she was standing with two of her […]
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 […]
Council appeals $288,820 slip and fall claim
A council in Sutherland has launched an appeal against a public liability claim that resulted in a woman receiving $288,820 in personal injury compensation. The woman slipped on a wet auditorium floor, twisting her right ankle enough to fracture the bone and damage the surrounding soft tissues. The incident left her with permanent pain in […]
Woman awarded more than $94,000 after hotel slip claim
A woman who slipped on a wet floor in a hotel has been awarded $94,533 after the accident caused her serious injuries in her left foot. The plaintiff was attending a neurolinguistics course at the hotel when the incident occurred. It had been raining heavily during the day and witnesses claimed there were no signs […]
A woman slips and falls in a Sydney train station
A woman was recently injured by falling off of a train platform. Find out how you may be owed compensation from falling and getting injured in a public place like a railway station. Slipping and falling near a railway In August of this year, a 45 year old woman was injured after slipping and falling between […]
Could a fallen tree lead to a public liability claim?
Australia is known all around the world as one of the most beautiful countries on earth. From the huge range of public forests in the north and south of the country to the fantastic gardens on offer to the public. However, Australia’s weather is almost as equally known for its temperamental nature. Storms and other bad […]
How are negligence and duty of care related?
The world is filled with industries and sectors that have their own languages, words and meanings. In both past and contemporary society, the law and the people that interpret it have been scorned for their almost incomprehensible use of words. While the idea of legalise is understandable, knowing key concepts and their meanings can help you when […]
