by Mark Thompson | Apr 16, 2012 | Car accidents
Road accidents caused by roads in poor condition are not always easy to pursue against the highway authority. This might seem odd, but the highways are maintained by the State, so the State gets to set the standard. Here is an example of a decided High Court case...
by Mark Thompson | Sep 26, 2010 | Car accidents, Compensation for injury, Motorcycle accidents
Contributory negligence needs some explanation. Contributory negligence is sometimes called partial fault, but this is confusing. The concept is based on a claimant being partly responsible for the damage. I am asked about 50:50 offers to settle personal injury cases....
by Mark Thompson | Jun 26, 2010 | Car accidents, Motorcycle accidents
Third party capture Third party capture is the name given to a practice operated by some insurance companies after road traffic accidents. They know their own driver is at fault so the insurer will contact the innocent party direct, before that person has time to seek...
