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The Appeal decision confirms the need to understand medical malpractice and civil liability policy terms and conditions.

This case still remains relevant and provides guidance as to how the tests of causation will be applied in the courts.

Travel insurance is a vital safeguard against unforeseen events such as medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage.

The cases provide guidance to insurers as to in what circumstances a Court may be prepared to exercise this discretion.

Outlines key changes under the new scheme & what these changes mean for NSW Police Officers

In this case the NSW Court of Appeal had to deal with the interplay between the provision of gratuitous domestic assistance and the claimed need for assistance on a commercial basis into the future. Of interest, the provision of past gratuitous assistance may not immediately convert to damages for the cost of commercial services post dating the trial.

His claim was dismissed when he failed to prove that the unidentified driver of the small car had caused the accident.

Australia, unlike many industrialised countries, does not have a vaccine injury compensation scheme in place.

This recent decision resulted in a victory for an injured cyclist who took evasive action to avoid a reversing driver.

In Australia, the defence allows a professional to defend a negligence claim if conduct is endorsed by a body of peers.

In an important decision for companies and their directors, the Court of Appeal has held that Mr Nicholas Whitlam, former NRMA President, was not entitled to an indemnity for his costs in defending the defamation proceedings he commenced against 2GB and Channel Nine in 2002.

The Court held that the indexation applied to the deductible under the Policy and so the insured's claim was dismissed.

The Court of Appeal rejected a worker's argument that her employer was prevented from re-arguing the issue of causation.

A recent decision upheld an insurer's claim of legal professional privilege over a loss adjuster's reports.

The case clarifies the test to establish factual causation, with general application in all jurisdictions in Austrralia.

This decision will be relevant to carriers and their insurers, in terms of exposure for mental injuries, such as PTSD.

Two recent decisions of the Queensland Court of Appeal clarify how recent tort reforms will affect those injured in a car accident in the course of their employment.