In this blog we considered where Queensland might be heading in terms of general damages assessments for matters concerning child abuse and child sexual abuse. We consider this in light of the awards for general damages made in other jurisdictions within the Commonwealth.
Read MoreIn 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.
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