Motor vehicle accident compensation in WA: what to know

As drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, we all hope that the roads in Western Australia are a safe place for all. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents can and do happen. In WA in 2015, there were 161 fatalities and 170 critical injuries sustained in reported road crashes.

2022-11-11T17:23:53+08:00

Fatal accident; farming partnership

In the matter of  BLIGHT -v- RICHARDS & ANOR, the District Court assessed a claim for damages by the 47 year old husband of the deceased who died in a traffic accident as a result of the defendant’s negligence. The plaintiff and the deceased were partners in a farming venture.

2022-11-11T17:53:49+08:00

Pre litigation negotiations; cost penalty

In June 2013, in the matter of Ion v Harmer 2013 WADC 100, a Judge of the District Court was requested by the Insurance Commission to apply the Commissions policy which was said to be as follows;

2022-11-11T19:49:05+08:00
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