The Queensland Supreme Court has recently ruled that once an insurer agrees to fund a claimant’s reasonable and appropriate rehabilitation pursuant to section 51 of the Motor Accident Insurance Act ...
The Queensland Supreme Court has recently ruled that once an insurer agrees to fund a claimant’s reasonable and appropriate rehabilitation pursuant to section 51 of the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 (Qld) (‘MAIA’), that decision cannot be rescinded, even in circumstances where strong later acquired evidence indicates probable fraud on
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is currently reviewing the duties imposed on parties in the chain of responsibility by the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
As part of its third annual work program, the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal has commenced an inquiry into the wharf and port sector of the road transport industry.
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a consultation regulatory impact statement to assess four regulatory options and their potential impacts.
Two recent New South Wales Supreme Court decisions provide important lessons for road transport operators and consignors on their liability under chain of responsibility laws.
You can now check if a Queensland driver licence is valid using a free online service provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
In Parry v Kennedy & Anor [2014] QCA 239, the Queensland Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by the Supreme Court of Queensland to reject a solicitor’s request for reimbursement of substantial loss and expense incurred in complying with a subpoena requiring him to give evidence at trial.
In the recent case of Brookfield Multiplex Ltd v Owners Corporation Strata Plan 61288 [2014] HCA 36, the High Court of Australia unanimously held that a builder, Brookfield Multiplex, that constructed a strata title apartment complex did not owe a duty of care.
In 2003, 10 year old Rhiannon Gray sustained a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident. Due to her injuries, she will require constant care and will remain incapable of managing her own affairs.
On 10 September 2014, the High Court of Australia delivered its decision in Maxwell v Highway Hauliers Pty Ltd [2014] HCA 33, dismissing an appeal against the decision of the Western Australian Court of Appeal, overturning the decision in Johnson v Triple C Furniture & Electrical [2010] QCA 282 and
The recent Queensland Court of Appeal decision of Michail v Australian Alliance Insurance Company Ltd [2014] QCA 138 reinforces that clear and consistent underwriting guidelines are essential for all insurance agencies.
A recent decision of Judge Dorney QC of the Queensland District Court has clarified the limitation period for recoverable sums under section 60 of the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 (Qld) (‘MAIA’).
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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