Injury Law

Your entitlement to claim for pain and suffering as a result of a motor vehicle accident explained
May 27, 2020
PART 1. Motor Vehicle Accident Claims: If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident which was not your fault, you may be able to claim for pain and suffering A claim for pain and suffering (non-economic loss) for the past and future can be made but only if certain criteria in the relevant […]
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Signed up to the CBD e-scooter craze? You need to be aware of the physical and financial risks.
October 9, 2019
Electric scooters are a noticeable addition to the streets of Adelaide’s CBD. What happens if a rider or pedestrian sustains an injury as a result of their use? The City of Adelaide has provided two operators, Beam and Ride, with approval to run a trial e-scooter scheme in the city. Riders make use of the […]
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Dog bites sustained from an unprovoked attack, may entitle victims to make a claim for compensation
September 20, 2019
An unprovoked dog attack can be a frightening and traumatic ordeal for victims, with an injured person often suffering both physical and psychological injuries. Unfortunately, these dog attacks are an all-too-frequent occurrence in our community resulting in hundreds of hospitalisations in South Australia each year. The injuries can result in not only pain and suffering, […]
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Key requirements if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident
February 15, 2019
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, your first legal obligation is to stop at the scene. This is necessary from both a compulsory third party insurance, and comprehensive car insurance perspective. You need to obtain details of the other driver and vehicle involved. This includes the name and address of the other […]
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