Seiffert v Chadwick and TAC [2021] QDC 8

The Queensland District Court recently considered the damages for a gentleman who was injured when the defendant drove up the rear of his stationary vehicle. The court looked at the effect of changes in employment (both before and after the injury) on the assessment of past and future economic loss assessments, as well as general damages, and special damages.

QLD Quantum DecisionsLuke Ingham-MyersApril 23, 2021Economic Loss, General Damages, Changing Employment, 7% WPI, Cervical Spine Injury, MVA

Allen v O’Donnell & Anor [2021] QSC 63

In the matter of Allen v O’Donnell & Anor [2021] QSC 63, the court entered into length consideration of the appropriate awards of damages after Mr Allen was injured in an MVA. The court gave considerable through to the appropriate ISV of each injury in order to assess the appropriate uplift to the dominant injury and the overall general damages.

QLD Quantum DecisionsLuke Ingham-MyersApril 20, 2021Multiple Injuries, General Damages, Psychiatric Injury, Gratuitous Care, Wilson v McLeay, Home Modifications, Alternative Accommodation, Future Treatment, Economic Loss, MVA