$500,000 Settlement Following Nerve Damage From Varicose Veins Treatment
Case Overview Our client presented to a vascular surgeon, seeking treatment of her varicose veins in her right leg. Following the surgeon’s recommendation, our client accepted an elective operation. During the surgery, our client’s common peroneal nerve was damaged and dissected, with approximately 70% of the common peroneal nerve structured being disrupted. There were also […]
Passenger Awarded $325,000 in Compensation Following a Car Collision
Case Overview A woman from Green Valley was a passenger in a car when the driver lost control of the vehicle, leading to a collision with a large tree at the roadside. Our client experienced multiple serious injuries, leading to extended hospitalisation, ongoing treatment, and rehabilitation services. Additionally, the incident had a profound psychological effect […]
Penrith Man Receives $250,000 in Compensation for Car Accident Injuries
Case Overview We acted for a client from Western Sydney who was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. The other driver collided into our client whilst changing lanes causing him significant physical and psychological injuries. A claim was lodged with the CTP insurer of the driver at fault who accepted fault and liability. Throughout […]
Coffs Harbour Man Receives $1,900,000 in Compensation After a Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview We acted for a client from Coffs Harbour who was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. The driver failed to give way when exiting a driveway, when attempting to avoid the collision the defendant pushed onto their accelerator instead of the brake. This caused a major collision and our client’s vehicle was […]
Car Accident Victim Compensated $690,000 in Damages
Case Overview Our client suffered multiple injuries following a car accident caused by a driver that had lost control of their motor vehicle. As a result, our client was hospitalised and required surgery for her injuries. Her mother suffered significant and fatal injuries. Our Approach With multiple fractures and injuries to her shoulder, arms, and […]
Filing a State Ward Compensation Claim in NSW
A ‘ward of the State’ refers to a person who was under the care or custody of the State, commonly due to abandonment, neglect, or because the parents were unable to care for them. A child may also have become a ward of the State due to being a ‘status offender,’ meaning they engaged in […]
Guide to Institutional Abuse Claims
Institutional abuse can be physical or psychological and can occur in various settings, including in foster care, day care, detention centres, religious institutions, nursing homes and psychiatric or mental health care facilities. If you’re a survivor of abuse, or aware of someone who may be suffering following abuse, know that the survivor deserves justice. In […]
Birth Trauma Compensation Claims
While significant technological and procedural advancements have increased the safety of giving birth, sometimes the unexpected occurs. Birth traumas can happen to mothers or newborns, and may result in long-term consequences for both the affected person and their family. If you or your baby has sustained a birth trauma injury as a result of a […]
Claiming Compensation for Historical Abuse: How Does it Work?
If you’ve suffered abuse in the past, either from an institution or an individual, know that compensation and redress are available. This article will help you to understand ‘historical abuse’ from a legal standpoint, the eligibility criteria for those considering filing a claim and the various legal options made available. If you would like personalised […]
What are Exemplary Damages?
There are four main categories of damages that may be granted by an Australian court: compensatory, nominal, aggravated and exemplary damages — with compensatory damages being the most common, and exemplary damages being the least. Each damages category serves a specific purpose in addressing different types of harm or wrongdoing in civil cases. Here, we’ll […]
