In the case Wilson Vehicle Hire Pty Ltd v Doss [2024] QMC 19, the Magistrates Court of Queensland presided over a dispute involving a motor vehicle accident at a busy intersection. The plaintiff, Wilson Vehicle Hire Pty Ltd, sought damages against the defendant, Doss, represented by her insurer NRMA. The claim revolved around negligence and the apportionment of responsibility for the accident, which resulted in a Counterclaim from the defendant. The court ruled in favor of the defendant, dismissing the plaintiff's claim and awarding damages of $6,287.37 to the defendant, representing 70% of a calculated loss, with additional legal costs amounting to $12,998.91. The court found both parties shared fault, with emphasis on the significant responsibility of the following driver, which in this case was the plaintiff.
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