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Radiculopathy and the threshold injury test in the cervical spine, Morrison v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2026] NSWPICMP 79

Published on 16 Mar 2026 by Kate Latham and David Jones

This article explores the legal complexities of proving non-threshold injuries in motor vehicle accident claims. Using the recent Morrison decision as a case study, it examines why structural findings like disc bulges or nerve root contact are insufficient on their own to establish radiculopathy. It highlights the critical necessity for claimant lawyers to document at least two recognized objective neurological signs to meet the statutory criteria under the MAIA and Motor Accident Guidelines.

Make good obligations and the meaning of ‘condition’ of a premises

Published on 13 Mar 2026 by Alex Collie and Matthew Rafferty

This article explores a recent NSW Supreme Court decision clarifying the meaning of “condition” in commercial lease make good obligations. It examines how differing interpretations between a landlord and tenant over the removal of fitouts shaped the outcome, and highlights the importance of precise lease drafting to avoid costly disputes at the end of a tenancy.

Construction Contract Damages

Published on 11 Mar 2026 by Matthew Rafferty

This article explores the legal complexities of building defects through the lens of the recent case Metricon Holmes Pty Ltd v Lipari [2024] NSWSC 566.