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Unknown by many motorists around the country, what can be claimed in a motor accident is entirely dependent on what state you live in. Each state maintains different laws regarding insurance claims, and if you are unaware of the relevant laws in your particular state,...

It has been four months since Western Australia introduced laws to better protect cyclists on the road. As of its introduction, laws dictating minimum distances for drivers and cyclists have already been introduced in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and...

Wrongful arrests may seem dramatic scenarios – occasions where handcuffs are roughly applied to perps followed by a quick trip to the cop shop and an intense interrogation. But a wrongful arrest is not always as dramatic as this. In fact, it can be as simple as...

The team at Paramount Law are proud to announce that our company has been shortlisted for the 2018 Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards in the category of: Injuries - Law Firm of the Year - Australia. The Legal Awards are “a global celebration of excellence in the...

Last year’s serious road toll has resulted in the New South Government implementing a suite of new laws that seek to remedy the havoc being caused on the roads. In 2017, 392 people died on New South Wales roads, the largest toll since 2010. Although the toll had...

Motor accidents can very regularly result in catastrophic loss and far reaching consequences, with death possible in more extreme motor vehicle accidents. Although more frequently associated with physical trauma, motor vehicle accidents can have another negative, and...

Although mobile drug testing has been present on roads all over Australia, managing the increasing number of drug users driving under the influence has necessitated state governments taking new kinds of action. New reforms introduced by the New South Wales government...

It has been an interesting year for many – as with the years before it, 2017 has been a year of both positive and not so positive change. With so many changes that might have been missed, in this blog we want to touch on several key law reforms that might affect...

There is no doubt that road crashes have devastating effects on Australia – the cost of crashes is estimated to be $27 billion a year, not to mention the significant social ramifications of these accidents. With all the travelling and festivities that occur...

Car and motorcycle accidents are, unfortunately, bound to happen on the road. Whether it be due to weather conditions, inattentiveness or road rule confusion, it is important to be ready and know how to deal with this situation should it arise. In this blog we...