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The big ticket changes in the new Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017
21 March 2018 | Insurance & Health LawThe Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (MAIA) sets up an entirely new system for claims relating to persons injured in motor vehicle accidents in NSW, differing in many respects from the previous Motor Accidents Compensation Act (MACA). It establishes a...
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Employer’s negligence limits its right of recovery from another tortfeasor
1 February 2018 | Insurance & Health LawWhether an employer, who was also a tortfeasor, could recover payments of workers compensation from another tortfeasor. In Issue Apportionment of liability. Whether an employer is entitled to recover compensation from a third party tortfeasor when the...
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Claimant must comply with request to attend MACA medical to continue claim
25 October 2016 | Insurance & Health LawIn Issue Whether an insurer may request a claimant undergo medical examination for purpose of determining eligibility to participate in Lifetime Care and Support Scheme. The Background On 18 October 2007, Mr Adilzada, the respondent driver, was injured in...
