In the legal case Barbina v McKenzie & RACQ Insurance Ltd [2024] QDC 153, the District Court of Queensland addressed the issue of damages associated with a motor vehicle collision that took place on June 3, 2020. The plaintiff, Svetlana Barbina, argued for compensation following injuries sustained in the accident caused by the negligence of the first defendant, Bradly Alexander McKenzie. Liability for the accident was conceded by RACQ Insurance Limited, the second defendant. Barbina, who represented herself with help from her son, presented evidence of multiple injuries, notably challenging the permanence of her cervical spine condition. Discrepancies in her accounts raised credibility concerns, impacting the assessment. Ultimately, the court awarded Barbina $15,320, factoring in general damages, past economic losses, and future expenses, while her claims for ongoing care and future economic losses were denied based on the evidence and statutory regulations.
Full text: https://www.sclqld.org.au/caselaw/150218