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To what extent is MAS obliged to compel the provision of evidence for its consideration?
A recent decision by the Supreme Court considers whether a Review Panel within the Medical Assessment Service (MAS) has a duty to obtain or compel the parties to obtain relevant documentation under the 1.17 and 1.18 of the Permanent Impairment Guidelines. The decision also explores whether the parties were afforded procedural fairness when the medical assessment went ahead without the documentation. Author: Michael LiJudgement Date: 6...
Insurers can’t ‘escape’ cover...
The proper application of ‘other insurance’ clauses is an issue...
Court of Appeal gets to the pointy end of Part VBA...
In the recent case of State of Victoria v Allan Thompson [2019] VSCA...
Fast and Furious: Mobility scooters in shopping...
Ms Whitton was struck from behind by an elderly woman driving a...
The ‘Guarded’ approach: ensuring safer...
Mr Kabic, a formwork labourer, injured himself when he slipped on the...
No grounds for late claim – Coffey v...
The plaintiff, who was born extremely prematurely, brought medical...
‘No-fault’ means no-one’s fault
Are all not‑at‑fault drivers who have sustained non‑minor...
Does a duty of care exist to the Plaintiff if both...
It is well established that no duty of care is owed between the...
Deferring Add-on Insurance – Treasury releases...
The Financial Services Royal Commission recommended in February that...