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Writer. Pittsburgh guy in Texas, hiking Hill Country. Irish & US citizen. Part of a team that earned a Pulitzer Prize for housing segregation series. #Sober

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Case Summary: Forrest V QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2025] NSWPIC 206 - Dog Walking Is An Attendant Care Service

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By David Tarrant
| Mondaq
The Personal Injury Commission (PIC) in a recent decision in Forrest v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2025] NSWPIC 206 has determined that dog walking services can be considered an "attendant car e service" under section 1.4 of the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW) (MAIA). This decision underscores that pet-related support, when reasonably connected to a claimant's inability to undertake domestic tasks post-accident, may be compensable as part of their care needs.
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Understanding Vicarious Liability in New South Wales and how it impacts your Personal Injury Claim

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By David Tarrant
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When someone is injured because of another person's actions, it is natural to assume that the individual responsible for the harm should be held accountable. However, in many cases, the person who caused the injury might not be the only person liable. Vicarious liability commonly arises in employer/employee relationships. This is because under the legal principle of 'vicarious liability', an employer can be held responsible for the actions of their employees.
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Does murder charge against cop who killed Jorden Edwards signal change or aberration?

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By David Tarrant, Jennifer Emily
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By David Tarrant and Jennifer Emily Dallas Morning News Editors Note: This Story was originally published 7:55 PM on May 6, 2017 in the Dallas Morning News. Their names have become embedded in the national consciousness: Tamir Rice. Walter Scott. Philando Castile. Alton Sterling. All were black, and all were killed in controversial police shootings, many caught on video. This past week, a new name was added to the list: Jordan Edwards.
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