Negligence

A person can be found guilty of the tort of negligence in a range of contexts. Any person who does something that could affect someone else has a duty of care to the other person. The level of care owed to the other person depends on the situation. Negligence can occur in a professional setting…

The 1959 High Court decision of Jones v Dunkel established an important principle of evidence law, which has become known as the Jones v Dunkel rule. The case concerned an action in negligence where the defendant failed to give evidence in circumstances where he could reasonably be expected to have done so. The court considered…

A duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on a person to take a reasonable standard of care when doing acts that could foreseeably harm others. Duty of care is an element of the tort of negligence. If a person suffers injury as the result of another party’s negligent act or omission, the injured…

Motor vehicle accidents are stressful and even minor accidents can raise complex legal questions about who is responsible for damage to vehicles or injuries. It is important that anyone who is involved in a motor vehicle accident understands their rights and what steps they need to take following the incident. Road users should be aware…