Credibility, Pre-Existing Injuries & Quantum in Motor Accident Claims
In this P.I. Case Note episode, we unpack the judgment in Norman v Hird & Anor [2025] QDC 44, a motor accident compensation case that addresses several key factors in determining damages. The District Court considered the claimant’s credibility, the impact of pre-existing injuries, and provided a global assessment of economic loss under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 (Qld).
The decision offers practical guidance on how courts weigh conflicting medical evidence and credibility when assessing quantum, and how global figures are applied in complex injury claims.
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