Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Widow And Infant Son Awarded Damages In Husband’s Death

Mr Justice Simpson granted damages of 7082 pounds for the death of a husband, with the widow and infant son to benefit. The case involved Shafron, who faced allegations of failing to keep a proper lookout at an intersection and driving at excessive speed. Witness Theodore Walkaw testified about a February incident near Hotel Wellington and a later accident involving a utility truck and a bicycle. Remarriage statistics for widows and actuarial input were presented to support the claim. Shafron admitted a speeding fine from a rural area last year.