by mcauley_admin | Oct 10, 2022 | Publication
Nervous shock is a historic term derived under English law which refers to psychiatric/mental illness or injury inflicted upon a person by intentional or negligent actions or omissions of another. Who can bring a nervous shock claim? In NSW, nervous shock claims can...
by mcauley_admin | Oct 6, 2022 | Publication
The trial of Bruce Lehrmann who is charged with sexual intercourse with Brittany Higgins without consent commenced on 4 October before 16 jurors. Given the significant media reporting over the allegations, the non-existence of provision for a judge alone trial in the...
by mcauley_admin | Oct 3, 2022 | Publication
If an inmate has suffered personal injury whilst in prison, the inmate may bring a claim in negligence against the prison authorities, however the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (CLA) has special provisions for such claims which are onerous. Part 2A of the CLA...
by mcauley_admin | Sep 27, 2022 | Publication
Potholes in roads can cause injuries to pedestrians and those using motor vehicles. Depending on the circumstances, the individual may be able to bring a claim against the council for damages. A local council is likely to be found liable if a council officer who has...
by mcauley_admin | Sep 26, 2022 | Publication
An executor is a person appointed under a Will of a deceased person. An executor has various duties including to: 1 Ensure that assets of the...
