NSW woman receives $210,000 settlement for psychiatric injuries sustained from negligent medical treatment of late husband

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

16 May 2023

The State pays $450,000 to childhood abuse survivor

Case Overview Our client suffered both physical and sexual abuse at the hands of family members from a very young age, which continued over an extended period of time into her early adolescence. As a result of the abuse, our client sustained significant psychiatric impairment which had a detrimental impact on her life, including in her relationships and employment. Our

10 May 2023

$180,000 compensation for avoidable surgery advised by doctor

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

8 May 2023

Injured worker assessed at 34% whole person impairment due to serious work injury

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

8 May 2023

45-year old Slaughterman secured a $52k TPD payout

Case Overview Our client was employed as a slaughterman and was riding on cattle in his workplace when he fell and sustained a significant injury to his back. After the accident our client attended the hospital, however no scans were performed, and following a short course of physiotherapy he returned to his normal pre-injury duties. Our client continued to work

6 May 2023

Man offered $420,000 for sexual abuse perpetrated by a Brother at a Western Sydney Catholic School

Case Overview Our client was abused by a Brother who was the school principal and sports coach teacher at Western Sydney Catholic School. While the records were destroyed as the abuse happened over 30 years ago, it did not stop us from persevering with our client’s claim, and ultimately obtaining $420k in compensation. Our Approach Our client was abused by

5 May 2023

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