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Two car accidents, nine days apart, but did either cause a psychological injury?

On 26 July 2024, the Personal Injury Commission published its decision in AAI Limited t/as GIO v Zalghout [2024] NSWPICMP 452.

Published by Helen Huang
29 July, 2024
Insurance

Section 11A – Step back. Is it a Carrot or a Stick? Understanding the Meaning of ‘Discipline’ and ‘Employee Benefits’

On 29 June 2024, Deputy President Wood handed down her decision in Rock Logistics Pty Ltd v Chelin, which involved a section 11A(1) defence for a psychological injury in the context of Covid-19/vaccinations.

Published by Karl Maakasa
22 July, 2024
CTP Insurance

Hold On! What Precautions Should I Take When Boarding a Bus?

The decision in Hidalgo v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2024] NSWPIC 356 was published by the Personal Injury Commission on 19 July 2024.

Published by Peter Hunt
22 July, 2024
Insurance

PIRS -Detangling the effects of primary and secondary psychological injuries

A primary psychological injury arises directly from a workplace incident/accident.

Published by Karl Maakasa
16 July, 2024
CTP Insurance

When do I get paid my statutory benefits?

On 12 July 2024, the Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Najjar v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance [2024] NSWPIC 328.

Published by Helen Huang
13 July, 2024
CTP Insurance

Proceedings Dismissed – A Drain on the Commission’s Resources

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Drane v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance [2024] NSWPIC 338 on 5 July 2024.

Published by Peter Hunt
8 July, 2024
CTP Insurance

How immediate do symptoms need to be, to be considered “immediate”?

On 28 June 2024, the Personal Injury Commission published its decision in QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited v McKenzie [2024] NSWPICMP 377.

Published by Helen Huang
1 July, 2024
CTP Insurance

Causation Test: Hey dude, the movement you need is on your shoulder

The Personal Injury Commission (PIC) published its decision in Isaac v AAI Limited t/as AAMI [2024] NSWPICMP 364 on 21 June 2024.

Published by Peter Hunt
24 June, 2024
CTP Insurance

Recovered Pre-Accident? Let’s Look at the Pre-Accident Clinical Records, Shall We?

On 14 June 2024, the Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Mahroei v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2024] NSWPICMP 339.

Published by Helen Huang
17 June, 2024
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