Motor Vehicle Injuries Intensive
This intensive will provide an in-depth discussion on the latest in available collision data technology and a special commentary on introducing this evidence. Plus hear a review of liability issues following Berwick v Clark; recent cases on psychological injury in motor vehicle accidents and practical session motor vehicle claims assessment update and ISV assessments.
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD units including:
2 units in Legal Knowledge
1 unit in Professional Skills
This seminar was recorded in QLD on 14 November 2018
Chair: Andrew McKenzie, Principal, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Professional Skills
2.00pm to 2.55pm: LATEST ON TECHNOLOGY FOR COLLECTING COLLISON DATA: Collision Data Available from Motor Vehicles
There are now many sources of pre-impact data obtainable from certain motor vehicles that can assist in determining crash causation and blame. Furthermore, the crash pulse may also provide an investigator information as to the magnitude of force experienced by the occupants. This presentation will include actual cases where such data has been used to prosecute offences including dangerous driving and insurance fraud.
Presented by Bob Davey, Independent Crash Consultant, Motor Vehicle Accident Consultants
Special Commentary: How Best to Introduce this Evidence and Some Common Traps
Presented by Laurie Barnes, Barrister, Clashfern Chambers
2.55pm to 3.15pm: Proving Liability When the Plaintiff Can’t Give Evidence: Berwick v Clark Reviewed
Presented by Laurie Barnes, Barrister, Clashfern Chambers
3.15pm to 4.00pm: Psychological Injury under the Civil Liability Act: Recent Cases and Developments
Review and analyse recent motor vehicle injury cases and others relevant by analogy.
Presented by Susan Anderson, Barrister, Level 33 Chambers
4.00pm to 4.15pm Afternoon Tea
4.15pm to 5.15pm: Motor Vehicle Claims Update and ISV Assessment in Practice
- Case review update and damages assessment practicum with reference to the motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 (QLD), Civil Liability Act 2003 and common law principles
- Examine a broad spectrum of injuries and analyse, with the use of real life case examples
- How to calculate damages while taking into account the applicable legal framework
- When to uplift the ISV and why
Presented by Quentin Owen, Principal, Gilchrist Connell and Guy Hampson, Barrister, Level 18 Chambers