Industrial Deafness Claims in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide
While deafness may not be the first workplace injury that comes to mind for those who work in heavy industry, such injuries are exceedingly common. Noise-induced hearing loss doesn’t usually present itself all at once, frequently occurring as a result of prolonged exposure to loud industrial worksite noise. If you or someone you know has […]
What Are the Most Common Car Accident Injuries in Australia?
In 2022, approximately 1200 people in Australia lost their lives in fatal motor vehicle accidents. The number of yearly motor accident injuries far surpasses that figure. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you should know what to do and how to get car accident compensation. Accident injury compensation is available for victims of […]
Maximising Serious Injury Claim Payouts in Victoria: A Comprehensive Guide
Coping with a serious injury is challenging, but navigating the financial implications it can bring is a different matter altogether. In Victoria, systems are in place to help victims maximise their serious injury claim payouts and alleviate the monetary burden caused by such injuries. To help you understand the steps you can take toward receiving […]
NSW woman receives $340k settlement due to poor treatment and care following fall
Case Overview Our client, despite informing staff she felt dizzy after undergoing radiological investigations were carried out, was left on her own in a small dressing cubical. It was apparent that shortly after staff left our client unattended and on a bench seat, our client has fainted, falling forward onto the ground. The fall resulted […]
Public Liability Claims: Your Comprehensive Guide
If you’ve incurred an injury in a public setting, the first step toward obtaining the compensation you deserve is learning about the public liability claim process: The legal nuance, what you can and cannot claim, fees and compensation expectations. In the pursuit of getting compensated, the heavy lifting isn’t on you. Our public liability lawyers […]
Shoulder Injury Compensation Payouts Australia
Shoulder injuries can have a significant impact on day-to-day functionality, impacting the mental and physical wellbeing of victims. To help recompense, there are systems in place to provide compensation payouts to those who have suffered shoulder injuries. Types of shoulder injuries eligible for compensation There are four main occurrences under which a claim for a […]
Maximising Your Superannuation TPD Payout: A Comprehensive Guide
Most Australians aren’t aware that their superannuation fund is there for more than retirement. If you’re unexpectedly forced out of work by a personal injury, and you can show that your injury qualifies as a total and permanent disability (TPD), you may be eligible for a lump sum payment into your superannuation account within approximately […]
$550,000 settlement for delayed referral to treat a blocked artery resulting in a stroke
Case Overview In June 2019, our client was an admitted patient of the First Defendant when he complained of chest pain and was assessed by the Second Defendant. Following this assessment, our client underwent an ultrasound extracranial carotid and vertebral vessels doppler which showed 50% to 69% right-sided internal carotid stenosis and total occlusion of […]
$61k settlement for 23% Whole Person Impairment
Case Overview driving, lifting heavy items, restocking trays, and carrying cartons. On the day of the injury, our client was required to restack milk cartons in his truck that were previously stacked in an unstable way by his employer. He was not aware that there was milk dripping onto the floor, making the floor very […]
Sydney man receives $340,000 settlement following rotator cuff injury sustained during hospital admission
Case Overview Our client was admitted to his local hospital to undergo an elective procedure. It was known to the Hospital that our client had underlying issues with his right shoulder and required care when positioning. Shortly after surgery, nursing staff attempted to have our client sit up on his bed by grabbing our client’s […]
