04 Mar 2020
Figuring out who the “relevant insurer” is under the Motor Accident Injuries Act in NSW
A new concept under the Motor Accident Injuries Act (MAI Act) that requires notice being given to the “relevant insurer” when making a claim for statutory benefits in NSW raises questions about how to determine which insurer that is. Making a claim following a car accident If you are involved in a car accident, under […]
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03 Mar 2020
The NSW CTP scheme in practice – two years on
At a roundtable conducted by the Injury Compensation Committee of the Law Society of NSW in 2019, two years after the introduction of the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017, it was found that lawyers need more information on the NSW compulsory third party insurance (CTP) scheme, its operation and how problems are being addressed. Feedback […]
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14 Feb 2020
Paying for funeral expenses following a road accident death
In 2018, there were 1,136 road deaths in Australia. That means there were over 1,000 families that had to find a way to farewell their loved ones and pay for funeral expenses without creating financial stress at what was already a very upsetting and difficult time. Paying for funeral costs It is generally well known […]
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08 Sep 2017
Changes to NSW motor accident laws – your definitive guide
On 30 March 2017, the NSW Motor Accidents Injuries Bill 2017 was passed by parliament. This bill is significant as it replaced the previous compulsory third party motor accidents scheme under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999, therefore changing the ways in which injured parties are compensated for motor accidents. Reviewing the processes and legislation that cover you […]
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