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Three Decades of Experience – What Can We Learn From It?

Three Decades of Experience – What Can We Learn From It?

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October marks Paul Singam’s 32nd year with Ligeti Partners. We spoke to Paul about his long career in insurance law and advice he would give to those entering the industry. What led you to have a career in Law? I have always been drawn to how the Law impacts so...
Can an Insurer Sue a Friend or Relative of the Insured in the Name of That Insured? The Application of Section 65 of the Insurance Contracts Act

Can an Insurer Sue a Friend or Relative of the Insured in the Name of That Insured? The Application of Section 65 of the Insurance Contracts Act

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Written by Laura Heil and Virginia Waters Insurers have a right of subrogation, which enables them to ‘stand in the shoes’ of their insureds to recover from an at fault party. However, sometimes the person who damaged an insured’s vehicle is a family member, friend or...
In the ‘Agony of the Moment’ – is a Driver Negligent if They Cause a Collision When Trying to Escape Harm?

In the ‘Agony of the Moment’ – is a Driver Negligent if They Cause a Collision When Trying to Escape Harm?

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Written by Mashuq Rahman Liability for the damages that ensue from a motor collision may be disputed in circumstances where a driver has caused a collision when acting under distress to escape danger or harm, such as road rage or a violent attack. Courts have referred...
The ‘Res Ipsa Loquitor’ Doctrine: When Does an Accident Naturally Indicate Fault?

The ‘Res Ipsa Loquitor’ Doctrine: When Does an Accident Naturally Indicate Fault?

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Written by Kristin van Meeuwen In July 2020, on a semi-rural road in Dural, New South Wales a vehicle driven by Wendy Richards crossed over the centre line into oncoming traffic, and collided, head-on, with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction. Ms...
Are Those Rental Charges Reasonable? The NSW Supreme Court Weighs into the Debate in Lazicic v Rossi [2024] NSWSC 777

Are Those Rental Charges Reasonable? The NSW Supreme Court Weighs into the Debate in Lazicic v Rossi [2024] NSWSC 777

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Written by Spencer Pascal What has been described as an area which continues to grow new heads of argument, much like the mythical hydra1, has proven to be a rather apt description for the litigious nature of the credit hire industry. Whilst the High Court’s decisions...
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