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Whether Arbitrator erred in law in making orders to produce medical information

Ms Blakers (the appellant) lodged an application for arbitration, seeking payment of weekly compensation and other statutory expenses pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Injury Management Act 1981 (WA) for an alleged workplace bullying and psycholo...

Published by Justin Dyson
15 February, 2024
CTP Insurance

When is a claim considered fraudulent? The impact of false and misleading statements on a claim for damages

The Claimant was injured in a motor vehicle accident on 31 July 2013. As a result of this accident, the Claimant alleged he suffered a severe psychological injury resulting in ongoing disabilities.

Published by Raissa Galang
12 February, 2024
CTP Insurance

PAWE Calculation Conundrums

On 9 February 2024, the Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Kipkorir v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance [2024] NSWPICMR 3.

Published by Helen Huang
12 February, 2024
CTP Insurance

Judicial Notice of Cattle Class Challenges

On 2 February 2024, the Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Noor v Transport Accident Commission [2024] NSWPIC 25.

Published by Helen Huang
5 February, 2024
CTP Insurance

Does Surgery Transform a Below-Threshold Injury into an Above-Threshold Injury?

On 25 January 2024, the Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Saleh v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance [2024] NSWPICMP 14.

Published by Peter Hunt
29 January, 2024
CTP Insurance

Causation Questions Render Claim Unsuitable for Assessment

On 19 January 2024, the Personal Injury Commission published its decision in RACQ Insurance v BRT [2023] NSWPIC 672.

Published by Helen Huang
22 January, 2024
CTP Insurance

Mental Harm and Statutory Benefits

On 22 December 2023, the Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Zhao v AAI Limited t/as GIO [2023] NSWPICMR 62.

Published by Peter Hunt
15 January, 2024
Insurance

The Causation Obligation – PIC WPI Assessments: Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd v Salucci [2023] NSWSC 1593

In Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd v Salucci [2023] NSWSC 1953, the matter before the Supreme Court was the Insurer's application for judicial review of the Review Panel's determination of 24% whole person impairment in respect of the Claimant's phys...

Published by Raissa Galang
11 January, 2024
Insurance

Review Panel Referrals – Can’t Get No (Contingent) Satisfaction: Insurance Australia trading as NRMA Insurance v Liu [2023] NSWSC 1604

In Insurance Australia trading as NRMA Insurance v Liu [2023] NSWSC 1604, the matter before the Supreme Court was the insurer's application for judicial review of the President's Delegate's decision to refer a medical assessment to a review panel.

Published by Peter Hunt
10 January, 2024
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