In this episode of the Proper Lookout Podcast, Eden Christopher, law graduate Bethany Mahler, and paralegals Ashleigh Trezise and Josephine Pan look at jurisdictional error and a number of different examples to help when reviewing a CARS award, MAS Certificate, Exemption Certificate or Proper Officer decision.

The NSW Government plans to commence the Personal Injury Commission in December 2020; providing one tribunal to determine both motor accident and workers compensation disputes. In this episode, Peter Hunt quizzes the former Principal Claims Assessor, Belinda Cassidy, on how the PIC will operate and what changes practitioners should expect.

This week in the Proper Lookout Podcast, Eden Christopher, Bethany Mahler and Ashleigh Trezise return to discuss what steps to take under the Evidence Act to deal with a rogue witness in the witness box. They also look at some scenarios where experts go outside their expertise to highlight the importance of selecting the right expert to defend your matter.

Paul Wholohan and Lily Barbouttis discuss the current state of the law and whether a finding of 100% contributory negligence is possible.

Join Renée Reddy and Laurette Rizk as they discuss the new features in MAIA regarding medical assessments, limiting the scope of reviews and non-binding assessments (s7.15, s7.25 and s7.27).

Join Lily Barbouttis, Renée Reddy and Christina Vorillas as they discuss the ins and outs of the merit review process under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017.

In this week's podcast, Eden Christopher, Bethany Mahler and Ashleigh Trezise go through some interesting scenarios where plaintiffs are injured outside the usual circumstances of a motor vehicle accident. They look at the wording of section 3A of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW) and discuss three cases that explore whether injured plaintiffs in drive-by shootings, horse accidents or repairing road-side vehicles can lodge a claim under the Act.

Join Renée Reddy and Ilkay Antepuzumu as they discuss the case of Alam v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2018] where the Insurer's Solicitor neglected to file a MAS Review Application in time. The Claimant opposed the request for an extension on the grounds that mere oversight does not constitute an "exceptional circumstance". Was the Proper Officer right in granting the extension?

Join Renée Reddy, Lily Barbouttis and Christina Vorillas as they discuss the requirements for notice of claims and late claims for statutory benefits under MAIA (Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017).

Danyal Ibrahim from the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team worked with our Laura D'Alessandri to enforce a judgment debt against an uninsured driver. They discuss a case with everything; mistaken identity, default judgment, bankruptcy proceedings, garnishee orders, and (spoiler alert) the insurer client receiving a big fat cheque at the end!