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‘Actively Participating’ in a Compulsory Conference

Parties to a Qld personal injury claim must actively participate in a Compulsory Conference in a genuine attempt to resolve a claim before Court proceedings ...
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Making a Mandatory Final Offer in Queensland

In Queensland, parties to a personal injury claim are required to make a ‘mandatory final offer‘ or ‘written final offer‘ (MFO). An MFO is made ...
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‘Following car’ 75% to blame for unsafe overtaking manouevre

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.
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‘Following car’ 75% to blame for unsafe overtaking manouevre

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.
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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.
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‘Following car’ 75% to blame for unsafe overtaking manouevre

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

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. ...
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