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May22

How to Detect Fraud in Personal Injury Claims

Insurance fraud has been estimated to account for about 10% of general insurance costs in Australia ($2B annually). This doesn’t take into account undetected fraud. Some people ...

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Apr11

Liability arising from progress payment covered by insurance

Case note: Chubb Insurance Company of Australia Pty Ltd v Robinson [2016] FCAFC 17; 239 FCR 300 This was an appeal by Chubb Insurance Company of Australia ...

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Feb29

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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Managing indemnity disputes after Highway Hauliers

Feb07

Section 54 Insurance Contracts Act – what’s not an ‘act’?

Appeal by Allianz to the Court of Appeal concerning the application of section 54 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984.

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Dec02

Professional negligence case against architects succeeds

An architect failed to clarify a brief with their client, a school, so a case of professional negligence was brought against them. Read more here.

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Nov23

Contributory negligence finding of 50% against pipeline worker

A 50% contributory negligence finding has been made against a gas pipeline worker who failed to follow his employer's procedures. Read more.

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