Surveillance footage showed a motor vehicle accident plaintiff undertaking activities said to conflict with her reported limitations. The Court of Appeal considered credibility, expert evidence, and damages.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Ford v Nominal Defendant: Proper Inquiry and Search for an Unidentified Vehicle
A motorcyclist did not chase a ute after timber fell from it because he did not realise he was injured. The Court of Appeal considered what “proper inquiry and search” actually required.
Mandatory Final Offers (MFOs) and Written Final Offers Explained in Queensland Personal Injury Claims
If your Queensland personal injury claim reaches the later stages of the claims process, you may receive a Mandatory Final Offer (MFO) or, in WorkCover common law claims, a written final offer. Although the terminology differs depending on the type of claim, both are intended to encourage the parties to resolve a claim before court […]
Ardis-Phasey v Neal: Back Pain and Future Earning Capacity After a Youth Car Accident
Ardis-Phasey v Neal & Anor [2026] QDC 25 In February 2026, the District Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Ardis-Phasey v Neal & Anor. The case involved a plaintiff who was injured in a car accident when he was 14 years old. Liability was admitted. This meant the main dispute was not about who caused […]
Lawson v Munns: How the Court Assessed Damages After a Pedestrian Accident
Lawson v Munns & Insurance Commission of Western Australia [2026] QDC 52 In May 2026, the District Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Lawson v Munns. The case involved a pedestrian who was injured in a motor vehicle accident on the Bruce Highway near Ayr. Liability was admitted. This meant the main dispute was not […]
Anderson v Claytons Towing Service: When a Workplace Injury Also Involves a Motor Vehicle
In March 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Anderson v Claytons Towing Service Pty Ltd & Ors [2026] QSC 26. The case involved a tow truck driver who was injured while preparing to tow a bus that had broken down near Ban Ban Springs in Queensland. What Was the Case About? The […]
Brown v Islip: PTSD After a Childhood Motor Vehicle Accident
In May 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Brown v Islip & Anor [2026] QSC 92. The case involved a motor vehicle accident that occurred when the plaintiff was a child. Although the plaintiff’s physical injuries resolved, the Court considered the ongoing effect of her psychological injury, including post-traumatic stress disorder, or […]
What To Do After a Hit and Run Accident in Queensland
If you are involved in a hit and run accident in Queensland, it is important to seek medical treatment, report the accident where required, and keep records relating to the incident. The following information provides a general overview of practical steps that may assist following a hit and run accident. Immediate Safety and Medical Assistance […]
How the CTP Claim Process Works in Queensland
Compulsory third party, or CTP, insurance may become relevant after a motor vehicle accident in Queensland where a person has sustained injury. The following information provides a general overview of the CTP claim process in Queensland, including reporting, claim forms, insurer involvement, medical evidence and settlement steps. Reporting the Accident A motor vehicle accident may […]
What To Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Queensland
If you are involved in a motorcycle accident in Queensland, it is important to seek medical treatment, report the accident where required, and keep records relating to the incident. The following information provides a general overview of practical steps that may assist following a motorcycle accident. Immediate Safety and Medical Assistance Following a motorcycle accident, […]