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Abawi Strikes – Skin Abrasion Certified as Non-Threshold

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Sam v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2025] NSWPICMP 1 on 6 January 2025.

Published by Peter Hunt
20 January, 2025
News

McCabes ranked in two practice areas in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025

We are proud to announce that McCabes has been included in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific - 2025 edition, a globally recognised benchmark for excellence.

Published by McCabes News
15 January, 2025
News

McCabes Lawyers embraces the new year with staff promotions

McCabes Lawyers is delighted to announce the promotion of 11 outstanding team members nationally, effective 1 January 2025. These well-deserved promotions highlight the firm’s commitment to fostering professional growth, recognising excellence, and s...

Published by McCabes News
6 January, 2025
Insurance

Cleaning Up Liability: Can an Occupier Be Liable for Mental Harm After a Fatal Accident?

McCabes acted for the successful appellant occupier in a recent matter in the NSW Court of Appeal which considered a claim for pure mental harm allegedly sustained by a cleaner present at the aftermath of a fatal car accident.

Published by Leighton Hawkes
19 December, 2024
Employment

Avoiding Legal Hangovers: Best Practices for Office Holiday Events

This time of year comes with associated risks where the possibility of unprofessional behaviour is at an all-time high. It is vital for employers to understand the risks and responsibilities so that they can protect themselves and their employees and...

Published by Tim McDonald
12 December, 2024
CTP Insurance

PAWE – When do the “Significant Change” Provisions Apply?

The Personal Injury Commission (PIC) published its decision in Kumar v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2024] NSWPICMR 73 on 6 December 2024.

Published by Peter Hunt
9 December, 2024
CTP Insurance

Insurers Not Bound by Threshold Injury Admissions

On 29 November 2024, the Personal Injury Commission published its decision in QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited v Gilbey [2024] NSWPIC 633 (29 October 2024).

Published by Helen Huang
2 December, 2024
Insurance

Slipping-up on the facts (again) – Macari v Snack Brands Foods Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 282

A recent decision by the NSW Court of Appeal upheld the principle that the plaintiff bears the onus of establishing the cause of his accident. In circumstances where the plaintiff is unable to establish this cause on the basis of the evidence availab...

Published by Leighton Hawkes
28 November, 2024
CTP Insurance

Evic Rides Again – Driver in Single Vehicle Accident Not Mostly at Fault

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Earle-Joyce v AAI Limited t/as AAMI [2024] NSWPIC 626  on 22 November 2024.

Published by Peter Hunt
25 November, 2024
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