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Psychological injury
This can occur where a close family member is killed. Even if you weren’t involved in the accident, if you suffer a psychological injury following such a tragic event, you may have a “Nervous Shock Claim”.
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What Happens if I Want To Claim After 6 Months?
Talk to Taylor & Scott – if we can explain the delay you may be allowed to proceed even if out of time.
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What is Contributory Negligence And What Effect Will it Have On The Damages I Am Entitled To in My Motor Accident Claim?
Put simply, a finding of contributory negligence against an injured person means that you share responsibility for your accident i.e. that you and your actions contributed to your accident.
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if Contributory Negligence is Found, What Effect Will it Have On The Damages That I Am Entitled To?
Generally, the court will assess contributory negligence as a percentage. If say 10% contributory negligence is found, then your award of damages (i.e. monetary compensation that you receive) will be reduced by that 10%.
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What if I Was Unlicensed?
Driving without a licence does not preclude you from a claim as long as the accident was not your fault.
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I Was injured At Work. What Hurdles Do I Have To Overcome in Order To Bring A Work injury Damages Claim?
The key hurdles that must be overcome are:
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Are There Any Time Limits I Need To Worry About in Bringing A Work injury Damages Claim?
1. You must wait a minimum of six months from the date you reported the injury to your employer before court proceedings can be commenced.
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Effects Of Bringing A Work Injury Claim
If I Bring A Work Injury Damages Claim And I Run My Case, Can I Continue To Receive Weekly Workers Compensation And Have My Medical Expenses Paid By The Compensation Insurer?
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if You Lodge a Work injury Damages Claim on my Behalf and we Don't Proceed or I Lose the Case, do I Have to Pay the Defendant's Costs?
Q: If You Lodge a Work Injury Damages Claim on my Behalf and we Don't Proceed or I Lose the Case, do I Have to Pay the Defendant's Costs?
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What is Real Property?
Property is a physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or persons. In this article, we determine what is real estate, which is a combination of land and improvements to or on the land which a persons owns ...
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How Long Do I Have To Make An Application For Unfair Dismissal?
The vast majority of Australian employees are covered by the Fair Work Act 2009, and under that Act, you have just 21 days from your termination to make an application for an unfair dismissal remedy to the Fair Work Comm...
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If I Am injured in A Motor Vehicle Accident What Can I Claim?
Under the current Law in NSW, depending on the injuries you have suffered you may be able to claim compensation under the following categories:
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