Damien is a special counsel in the insurance team at Cooper Grace Ward. His areas of expertise include personal injuries claims, workers’ compensation, life insurance/TPD and litigation and dispute resolution.
Damien has extensive experience across personal injury claims management and advisory work under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 and the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 regimes, acting for both insurers and self-insurers alike.
Damien’s experience in a number of areas of insurance law and understanding of both pre-proceedings and litigation processes allow him to provide practical advice to clients.
In this case, Mr Damon settled the claim with the defendants on the morning of trial. However, the trial proceeded to decide the apportionment between each of the defendants.
Contributory negligence tends to be one of those polarising aspects of personal injuries law. Many community members (particularly employers) are surprised by the low deductions made by the courts for contributory negligence. A recent Victorian case highlights this disparity.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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