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Emma Mead – Appointed to the NSW Lifetime Care and Support Panel
Emma Mead has been selected to be placed on the NSW Lifetime Care and Support Panel (‘the Panel’). The Panel has been created to ensure that victims of severe motor vehicle accidents receive the best possible advice and representation. Share:FacebookEmailPrint
Cycling Accidents and the Legal Consequences
Our accredited specialist in personal injury law, Emma Mead, was recently asked by the Newcastle Herald to comment on the number of cycling related accidents in the Hunter. Share:FacebookEmailPrint
Negligent Driving – Is a finding of guilt required for compensation?
The following question was posted on our Facebook page: A group of tri-athletes were riding on the highway during a training session and were cleaned up from behind by an old man in his Mazda. The driver wasn't charged but … Continue reading
Reporting Motor Vehicle Accidents to Police – The Police Accident Report Requirement
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is important to ensure that you report the accident to the Police. This protects your possible entitlements to compensation under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act, 1999 ('the Act'). The “police accident report … Continue reading
Mobile Phones and Driving – When Can I Be Fined?
Due to some ambiguity in what was “use” of a phone when driving, the drafters of our legislation amended Rule 300 of the Road Rules 2008. It should be noted that this rule does not apply to L and P … Continue reading
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End of Financial Year
Burke Elphick & Mead would like to wish our clients and colleagues all the very best for the end of financial year. We hope the year was prosperous for you and may the next 12 months bring new and exciting … Continue reading
Safety Camera Locations – Update
Recently a member of our staff received a forwarded email that stated the following: “The RTA will be placing 5 new fixed speed cameras in Newcastle. These will be attached at intersections and work with red light cameras. The speed … Continue reading
Reporting Work Injuries to Your Employer
It is important to ensure that if you suffer an injury whilst at work (or on the way to or from work) you report this injury to your employer as soon as possible after the injury occurs, as required by … Continue reading
Roundabouts – Do you really know how to use them?
Some recent accidents on roundabouts in the Newcastle area have caused a great deal of concern. What appears to be clear from the manner in which motorists use roundabouts is that many people do not know the correct rules. The … Continue reading
Burke Elphick & Mead Lawyers are now utilising the Facebook facility to pass on information to our clients. The Facebook page will be used to provide information on some of the more interesting or lesser known facts of our legal … Continue reading
