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 […]
Can I sue my landlord?
Renting a property can be a massive strain on your financial life. This is especially true in Australia’s already overinflated property market, where even a small urban dwelling can be rented at twice the normal value. As such, the last thing any renter wants is to be injured in their own home. If this happens, […]
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 […]
Watch that pothole: A case of negligence
Crossing the road can be a risky undertaking. With cars travelling in both directions, not to mention cyclists and trucks, there are number of hazards to keep an eye out for. Yet, what happens when a road has pot holes? Is it up to the pedestrian to keep an eye out or do the authorities […]
Car park slip results in successful public liability claim
It's important that people are able to go about their daily lives safely. Whether people are going to work or walking through a shopping centre, any unnecessary dangers or hazards can result in undue risk and preventable incidents. A recent case involving a Western Sydney supermarket revealed what can happen when a property isn't safe for people. […]
Liability claim brought against skydiving and parachuting company
The NSW Supreme Court is currently hearing a public liability case against a skydiving and parachuting company, after one customer was injured while using its services. The plaintiff signed a contract when he attended the site in Gatton, Queensland back in August 2010. This outlined the company’s exclusion of liability, as well as the bar […]
