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Cyclist accident
Case notes on claims by cyclists hurt by vehicles, road hazards and roadworks.
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Picture hiddenCyclist accidentCyclist succeeds on appeal over unsafe roadworks; Brisbane City Council liable
The Queensland Court of Appeal overturned the dismissal of Victor Dennison's injury claim on 29 September 2026. It held that the council's omissions met the public-authority threshold and entered judgment for him.
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Nothing done to avert risk; court halts $200k to injured cyclist
In what circumstances can an injured cyclist recover damages against a local council for failing to remove an obstacle that creates a “not insignificant” risk of a foreseeable injury on premises it is required to maintain?
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Picture hiddenCyclist accidentImprecise expert report the downfall for cyclist road debris injury claim
Debris or a hazard left on or falling onto a road - from what is presumed to have been another road vehicle – frequently causes cyclist accidents and injuries to motorcycle riders and their pillion passengers.
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Picture hiddenCyclist accidentCyclist slams into opening car door: Uber driver responsible for passenger’s actions?
Benjamin Reynolds was cycling a familiar route from Crown Casino at the end of his work day to his home in Richmond on a sunny January evening in 2017.
Case notes explain decisions in other people’s cases. They are general information, not legal advice, and every claim turns on its own facts.
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