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I injured my back and needed surgery! Do I have an above-threshold injury?

On 9 August 2024, the Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Kennedy v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2024] NSWPICMP 498.

Published by Helen Huang
12 August, 2024
CTP Insurance

When must the claimant demonstrate a non-threshold injury?

The Personal Injury Commission (PIC) published its decision in Merhi v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance [2024] NSWPICMP 316 on 2 August 2024.

Published by Peter Hunt
5 August, 2024
CTP Insurance

Great Scott! Where does surgery fit on the injury continuum?

The Personal Injury Commission (PIC) published its decision in Bridgefoot v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2024] NSWPICMP 194 on 2 August 2024.

Published by Peter Hunt
5 August, 2024
CTP Insurance

Pain can be impairment: Yangzom v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2024] NSWSC 870

The Supreme Court handed down its decision in Yangzom v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2024] NSWSC 870 on 18 July 2024.

Published by Qiming Zhou
31 July, 2024
CTP Insurance

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
Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Understanding Proportionality in Legal Costs: Insights from Shallhoub v Johnson

The recent case of Shallhoub v Johnson [2023] NSWDC 555 is an important reminder that proportionality is a consideration in both the conduct of litigation and the assessment of legal costs to be awarded and paid post litigation.

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
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