Compensation Articles
Defamation Damages
May 13th, 2014 by | Defamation
Compensation for Defamation If a person has been the victim of slander or libel, a claim for defamation damages can be brought. Whilst the Courts will not order a defendant to apologise, defamation lawyers will advise that is it good policy to apologise as soon as possible. The Courts will also take a defamation apology… Read more »
Compensation Claim Settlement Checklist
August 2nd, 2013 by | Injury Compensation Claims
So you have been injured in a car accident, slipped at a supermarket or tripped on something in a restaurant, shop or even someone’s house. You have contacted Allianz, the supermarket, restaurant or shop etc. and before long you receive an offer of $1,000.00 – $3,000.00 from an insurance company to settle your claim. What… Read more »
Motorcyclist Claims Barrister’s Dog Caused Accident
November 10th, 2012 by | Injury Compensation Claims
The Advertiser reported on 8 November 2012 that an Adelaide barrister is being sued in the District Court for “allowing his pet dog to roam and chase cars before it allegedly caused the crash of a motorcyclist.” The motorcyclist is reportedly claiming more than $40,000 in damages and compensation plus interest and Court Costs and… Read more »
Examples of Typical Situations of Injuries Caused by Dogs…
September 12th, 2012 by | Injury Compensation Claims
A man in his 40’s was going for his morning run along a footpath in the suburb in which he lives when a dog ran out at him from a yard and bit him on the leg. The gate was usually closed, and the dog was usually restrained, but not on this morning. The man… Read more »
What is Your Liability if Your Dog Attacks or Causes Injury?
September 12th, 2012 by | Injury Compensation Claims
A client was walking her dog along the linear park recently. She had unleashed him in the designated off-leash area. Her dog unexpectedly ran out of the off-leash area toward the river in pursuit of some ducks. The dog ran across the bike track and caused a man jogging to stumble and fall. The dog… Read more »
