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Bill to stamp out the ‘insidious practice’ of claim farming in motor accident claims

The Queensland government has introduced legislation to stamp out claim farming and serious penalties apply. Find out more.
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Criminal conduct and claims for personal injuries

Brown v Logan City Council [2019] QSC 46 If a person commits a crime, can they still claim damages for personal injuries arising out of ...
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Late reporting of injury and other problems on quantum

Ms Marie Evans was injured in a car accident in September 2015, and the insurer for the vehicle at fault admitted liability. Read the case ...
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Offers, Costs and Rehabilitation in CTP Claims

If a CTP insurer pays rehabilitation in a CTP claim, the insurer's Mandatory Final Offer is not to be increased for the value of those ...
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Joyriding passenger fails in claim against driver of stolen vehicle

This decision of the Queensland Supreme Court is a warning to Plaintiffs who seek damages for injuries suffered whilst engaged in a joint illegal enterprise. ...
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Interstate Insurers and the National Injury Insurance (Qld) Act 2016 (Qld)

Find out more about Interstate Insurers and the National Injury Insurance (Qld) Act 2016. This article foreshadows mechanisms for the NIISQ to pursue claims for ...