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Dangerous Recreational Activities | Contract Claims & Intentional Torts

Find out more about what dangerous recreational activity is and how injured Plaintiffs are limited when recovering damages in personal injury cases.
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Tip truck tray injury not caused by host employer negligence

Read about a case where a tip truck tray injury was not caused by the host employers negligence. See the details, facts and judgements here.
‘Following car’ 75% to blame for unsafe overtaking manoeuvre, view of highways

Projectile case not regulated by motor accident legislation

Sarah Hornby brought an application to declare that the MAIA regulated her claim for personal injuries. Read about the case and findings here.
‘Following car’ 75% to blame for unsafe overtaking manoeuvre, view of highways

Insurer required to fund rehabilitation despite DNA evidence

Read about a case where an insurer must fund rehabilitation despite DNA evidence suggesting the applicant was at fault in a car accident.
Plaintiff needed expert evidence to prove speed caused collision

Plaintiff needed expert evidence to prove speed caused collision

Read about how a plaintiff needed expert evidence to prove speed caused a collision. Mr Steven Tinworth was injured when struck by an aquaplaning vehicle.
‘Following car’ 75% to blame for unsafe overtaking manoeuvre, view of highways

‘Following car’ 75% to blame for unsafe overtaking manoeuvre

Who is at fault in a rear-end collision in Australia? Each case turns on its facts and the following car is not always wholly responsible. ...