Motor Vehicle Injuries Intensive
This practical Intensive will provide an in-depth discussion on the latest collision data technology available and a special workshop on introducing this evidence. Plus, gain your all-important end-of-year motor vehicle injuries case review to ensure you are up to date in your practice.
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD points including:
2 points in Competency Area 2: Professional Skills
1 point in Competency Area 4: Substantive Law
This seminar was recorded in WA on 15 November 2018
Chair: Karina Hafford, Practice Group Leader - Medical Negligence Law Claims, Slater & Gordon Lawyers; Recommended Work Injury Compensation Lawyer and Medical Negligence Compensation Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2017 and Recommended Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2016
Competency Area 2: Professional Skills
2.00pm to 3.00pm: 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
Competency Area 2: Professional Skills
3.00pm to 4.00pm: MOTOR VEHICLE CASE STUDY: How Best to Introduce Collision Data Evidence: Common Traps
Explore how to run a case with collision data evidence, the best manner to use this evidence and common traps.
Presented by Brian Nugawela, Barrister, Sir Clifford Grant Chambers and David Burton, Partner, SRB Legal
4.00pm to 4.15pm Afternoon Tea
4.15pm to 5.15pm: Motor Vehicle Injuries Case Update
A review of recent decisions of importance to personal injury lawyers including decisions relating to:
- Civil Liability Act 2002
- Damages
- Liability
Presented by Geoff Bourhill, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers