Personal injury claims : investigation and preparation from inception to trial / by Craig Hobbs.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis, 2022.

1st edition

199789

Personal injuries -- Australia.

Damages -- Australia.

Compensation (Law) -- Australia.

1. Introduction

2. Investigation

3. Liability

4. Defences

5. Digest – decided cases – factual scenarios – liability and defences

6. Chronic pain

7. Damages - pain and suffering

8. Damages - reduced life expectancy

9. Damages – loss of earning capacity

10. Damages – Griffith v Kerkemeyer

11. Damages – miscellaneous claims

12. Particulars of claim

13. Assessing damages

14. Settlement and trial

15. Appeals and general principles.

Personal Injury Claims: Investigation and Preparation from Inception to Trial is a comprehensive work that deals with issues that arise in cases. It addresses in great detail the practicalities involved in investigating and preparing claims, establishing liability from the perspective of a plaintiff, and preparing a defence from the standpoint of a defendant. Several chapters are devoted exclusively to the assessment of damages. Where appropriate, the author provides in-depth commentary and comprehensive analysis of relevant case law, as well as the civil liability, workers compensation and motor accidents compensation legislation applicable in each Australian jurisdiction. Features: Provides insight into issues that arise in particular cases and articulates arguments directed towards resolving those issues; Draws on specialist experience the author has acquired over the course of more than 40 years’ practice as a barrister. - Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780409354966

l, 619 pages ; 25 cm