Motor Vehicle Accident – $1,200,000 in compensation Motorbike Rider with Multiple Orthopaedic Injuries
The Incident
We were instructed by Ben after he was struck while riding his motorbike. The collision caused multiple serious orthopaedic injuries.
Serious Injury and Medical Treatment
Ben sustained multiple fractures to his lower limbs and pelvis, together with a lower back injury. These injuries required extensive medical treatment and significantly affected his mobility and physical capacity.
The Long Road to Recovery
Ben faced a lengthy recovery involving pain, restricted movement and reduced independence. The combined effect of the injuries made walking, standing and completing ordinary daily activities difficult and created uncertainty about his future.
Why Specialist Legal Advice Was Required
Specialist legal advice was required to establish the full extent of Ben’s multiple injuries and their combined effect on his treatment needs, mobility, independence and future earning capacity.
Legal Support and Advocacy
Garling&Co gathered medical evidence addressing Ben’s lower-limb and pelvic fractures and lower back injury. We documented the practical and financial consequences of the collision and presented the full impact of his injuries.
Securing a Life-Changing Outcome
The matter resolved for $1,200,000 in compensation. The outcome provided Ben with greater financial security while he continued treatment and adjusted to the long-term effects of his injuries.
Our Commitment
At Garling&Co, we are committed to supporting clients through the impact of serious injury. We provide the expert legal assistance our clients need to reset, reclaim and rebuild their lives.