Civil Liability in Australia

Changes to Civil Liability laws. It's no secret that the laws of negligence in Australia have undergone some major revisions. Now, we're responding to the changes with what's sure to become the standard reference on the subject: LexisNexis Civil Liability. Australia's first dedicated Civil Liability service. The whole area of Civil Liability is in a state of flux. No doubt you're watching developments around Australia; trying to spot trends and patterns that may affect your jurisdiction. With LexisNexis Civil Liability however, you can eliminate much of the guesswork. It's the only title to deal exclusively with the Civil Liability regime. Know the variants that apply to your state. This is a national work that guides you according to cases that have been heard. It shows you the extent and application of these changes, as they're handled by the courts. Most importantly, all legislation contained within is cross-referenced to relevant legislation in other states. Prepared by specialists in the field. It would be difficult to find more authoritative authors than Richard Douglas SC, Gerard Mullins, and Simon Grant. These three eminent practitioners were responsible for producing the well respected LexisNexis title The Annotated Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld). Clear and easy to use. Available in your choice of looseleaf or online formats, Civil Liability has been compiled with typical LexisNexis finesse. It's laid out logically, with all information readily accessible. In the past, many of our customers have told us that this is one of the reasons why they recommend our publications - not to mention the quality of the contents. Multi-faceted and comprehensive. You'll find it becomes incredibly easy to interpret, clarify and compare the law. You have speedy access to tables of damages; quantum of damages; comparative summaries of States' treatments; and much more. Main legislation for all states and territories is reproduced in the looseleaf. An invaluable resource for interpreting the revised laws. Breadth and depth you won't find anywhere else. An overview of what this unique service provides: - Introduction Legislation, application, interpretation; interaction with Trade Practices Act. - General principles Standard of care and breach; mental harm, non-delegable duty, risk, duty of professionals, contributory negligence. - Proportionate liability Applicable legislation; joint and severable liability - common law; proportionate liability, procedural issues. - Liability of public authorities Duty of care and breach; breach of statutory duty, special statutory powers, road authorities. - Liability of volunteers and good Samaritans Common law; applicable legislation; volunteers - limitation on liability; volunteers - exclusions from liability; good Samaritans and rescuers - limitation on liability; good Samaritans and rescuers - exclusions from limitations on liability. - Exclusions based on particular behaviour Criminal behaviour, intoxication. - Assessment of damages for personal injuries General damages, loss of earnings, gratuitous services, structured settlements. - Miscellaneous Economic loss following failed sterilisation; apologies and expressions of regret; transitional provisions. - Commonwealth legislation Trade Practices Act 1974 (extracts): ss 6, 52, 53, 53A, 66 to 72, 74 and 82; Commonwealth Volunteers Protection Act 2003. All states and territories' legislation NSW, Vic, Qld, SA, WA, Tas, ACT, NT