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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – What Is It And How Is It Assessed

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a long-term pain that can arise from initially minor injuries which then develops into a debilitating one. In other words, the continuing pain is disproportionate to the original injury. CRPS is believed to be caused by damage to, or malfunction of, the peripheral and central nervous systems. The main symptoms […]

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Can I still claim for abuse when I was a child

In December 2017, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse was delivered to the Governor General. As a result, legal reforms were made allowing survivors to make a claim for compensation, regardless of when the abuse occurred. Sexual assault is a traumatic and life-changing experience. The psychological scars can be persistent and

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Motor Vehicle Accident Claims- Time limits for referring claims for damages assessment

Claims for damages must be referred to the PIC within three years of the date of the MVA. If not, a claimant is required to provide a full and satisfactory exposure for the delay. We discussed below a recent case in the PIC concerning a late claim. Under the Motor accident Injuries Act 2017 (MAI

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Who is the relevant insurer in Motor Vehicle Accident Claims

Pursuant to the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (“MAI Act”), notice must be given to the relevant insurer when making a claim for statutory benefits.  A common question that arises, is, who is the relevant insurer? If you are making a claim for statutory benefits, or a common law claim, following a motor vehicle accident,

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