Emvalomas v Bradley [2012] NSWDC 7

Emvalomas v Bradley [2012] NSWDC 7

The defendant was negligent in failing to keep a proper lookout and driving contrary to a red traffic control signal, causing the plaintiff's injuries while she lawfully completed crossing with a green 'Walk' sign. There was no contributory negligence by the plaintiff, and she is entitled to full damages assessed at $1,130,455.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
09 February 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil Personal Injury Negligence / Judgment After Trial
Outcome
Verdict and judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
['negligence' 'personal Injury' 'contributory Negligence' 'assessment of Damages' 'duty of Care' 'traffic Law']

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Procedural Posture

Civil Personal Injury Negligence / Judgment After Trial

  1. 1 ['Whether the defendant was negligent in the operation of her vehicle resulting in injury to the plaintiff' 'Whether the plaintiff contributed to her injuries by contributory negligence' 'Assessment of damages for injuries sustained']

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was negligent in failing to keep a proper lookout and driving contrary to a red traffic control signal, causing the plaintiff's injuries while she lawfully completed crossing with a green 'Walk' sign. There was no contributory negligence by the plaintiff, and she is entitled to full damages assessed at $1,130,455.

Court Disposition

Verdict and judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • ['Verdict and judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,130,455' "The defendant is to pay the plaintiff's costs on the ordinary basis unless otherwise entitled" 'The exhibits may be returned' 'Liberty to apply if further orders are required']