NSWPIC Motor Accident Decisions Summary

Simenes v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited

Date: 3 June 2025 | Citation: [2025] NSWPIC 249

Member: Ms L Smith

Assessment of non-economic and economic loss damages. Claimant suffered spinal and psychological injuries. 12% WPI. Damages awarded: Non-economic $350,000; Past economic $120,000; Future economic $250,000.

Martignago v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance

Date: 1 April 2025 | Citation: [2025] NSWPIC 121

Member: Mr J Taylor

Motor accident injury dispute. WPI of 8% accepted. Future earning capacity impaired. Damages assessed accordingly.

AAI Limited t/as AAMI v Whitehead

Date: 15 January 2025 | Citation: [2025] NSWPIC 15

Member: Ms K O’Brien

Assessment focused on liability for treatment costs and non-economic loss. Claimant awarded $280,000 total damages.