Case Overview Our client suffered a serious injury to his lower back after repeatedly lifting and maneuvering heavy planks of timber while they were being cut by a machine. Our client was an apprentice at the time and had not received training specific to the work tasks he was required to perform. Following his injury, our client attempted to return
Case Overview When we entrust a nursing home with our loved ones, we expect that they will receive appropriate care and treatment. Our client’s mother was a resident of a nursing home and was assessed as at a high risk of falling. It was known to the nursing home that our client’s mother had numerous falls when mobilising or attempting
Case Overview In 2019, our client began experiencing abdominal pains and sporadic diarrhoea. Our client underwent an upper abdominal ultrasound which found that he was suffering from borderline hepatomegaly. His doctor diagnosed him with diverticulitis and continued to give him a variety of medications. In 2021, our client began experiencing significant GI and PR bleeding. He underwent a CT Abdomen
Case Overview Our client’s late husband presented to his local hospital after sustaining a fall and losing consciousness. A CT scan of the head was taken; however, it was reported as not demonstrating any intracranial haemorrhage. This interpretation was inaccurate and falsely reassuring as the radiologist had failed to identify the presence of a left sided subdural haematoma. It wasn’t
Case Overview Our client injured his right hip area, resulting in over-reliance on his left leg. At 6 weeks post-injury, a CT of the right hip identified fractures to the right acetabulum and right inferior pubic ramus in several components. A bone scan of the left femur identified a fracture with a CT confirming bilateral bowing. Our client continued to
Case Overview Our client was an offsider for a factory when he severely injured his neck, elbows, and lower back. We had our client assessed for permanent impairment by a medical legal expert and lodged a permanent impairment claim. In response to our claim the insurer proposed a counteroffer which was significantly lower than what we had proposed. Our experienced
In the spirit of reconciliation GMP Law acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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