Recent Trends in Contributory Negligence Cases

Jun 2008 |

Apportionment of liability for contributory negligence is by no means an exact science and is variable upon the discrete facts of each matter.

Five recent court determinations demonstrate the way Australian courts have been approaching the topic with regards to public liability and motor vehicle accidents, highlighting the need to carefully examine the facts of each case. 

by Daniel Best, Partner | dbest@carternewell.com