Marhaba v Chen [2024] ACTSC 241 Key takeaways Using expert evidence from a biomechanical engineer, coupled with alleging that a…
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INSIGHT: Not to be overlooked! Rigorous standards in medical assessments a must in personal injury claims
Yangzom v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2024] NSWSC 870 In this case, Justice Schmidt of the Supreme Court reinforces the…

INSIGHT: The case against ChatGPT: Warnings against an AI-generated testimony
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly rising across the legal profession. While there are benefits in saving time…

INSIGHT: Insurer remedies for false and misleading statements
Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Yu [2024] NSWSC 31 When assessing the seriousness and effect of a claimant’s injury, self-reported…

INSIGHT: Gravel poses an ‘obvious risk’- Mind Your Step!
Fisher v Shire of Denmark [2024] WADC 1 Key takeaways Visitors to public recreational areas are expected to exercise appropriate…

INSIGHT: An Interlocutory Odyssey of Non-Compliance – Dankers v Volunteer Maritime Rescue NSW [2023] ACTSC 395
Dankers v Volunteer Maritime Rescue NSW [2023] ACTSC 395 The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory has dismissed an…

INSIGHT: Barking up the wrong tree – County Court of Victoria finds dog attack not sufficiently connected with Insured’s business
Victorian WorkCover Authority v A.T.S. Towing Service Pty Ltd (ACN 054 744 204) & Ors [2023] VCC 2010 Background Aaron…

INSIGHT: First in, not necessarily best dressed? Victorian Court of Appeal allows multiple Medical Panel determinations, setting aside the Rosata decision
Citywide Service Solutions Pty Ltd v Rosata; Kabbout v Crown Melbourne Ltd [2023] VSCA 281 (21 November 2023) Background Luigi…

INSIGHT: When to Play the Blame Game: Allegations of Contributory Negligence in the ACT – Wilson v Australian Capital Territory [2023] ACTSC 287
Wilson v Australian Capital Territory [2023] ACTSC 287 The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory has dismissed an application…

INSIGHT: The Supreme Court of Queensland again orders a permanent stay of proceedings in a child abuse claim, meanwhile the High Court of Australia overturns one
In August 2022, the Supreme Court of Queensland granted a permanent stay of proceedings in the matter of Willmot v…

INSIGHT: Persuasive evidence of prejudice – a must when resisting an extension of time application to issue proceedings
Bull v Ararat Abattoirs Pty Ltd & Ors [2023] VCC 1903 The Victorian County Court recently dismissed an application made…