Workers Compensation – Concreter Work Injury Damages Claim (NSW)
Workers Compensation – Concreter Work Injury Damages Claim (NSW)
The Incident
We were instructed by a 32-year-old concreter following an incident on a construction site in New South Wales. Our client was a father of two and assisted in caring for his elderly parents.
While performing his duties, he was required to lift and move heavy concrete lines without assistance, and he sustained a serious lumbar spine injury requiring fusion surgery. He is now permanently unable to return to work as a concreter and will suffer ongoing financial loss.
Serious Injury and Medical Treatment
As a result, our client sustained a serious lumbar spine injury resulting in a fusion. He spent weeks in hospital and required specialist rehabilitation.
Specialist medical opinion confirmed permanent impairment and an inability to return to any manual work
The Long Road to Recovery
Recovery was initially focused on basic daily functioning rather than returning to employment. Our client requires ongoing return to work support.
The injury had a devastating impact on the family. His partner became the primary carer for their children. The family lost their sole income earner and faced significant emotional and financial strain.
Why Specialist Legal Advice Was Required
Statutory workers’ compensation benefits provided treatment and weekly payments, but they were not sufficient to address the significant ongoing loss of income. A negligence-based Work Injury Damages claim was required to obtain a lump sum for future loss if income and loss of superannuation.
Legal Support and Advocacy
The matter was led by Kerry Byrnes, Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. We conducted an extensive investigation into electrical safety failures, engaged expert engineers and medical specialists, and pursued a complex Work Injury Damages claim. Garling & Co specialises in serious injury and negligence claims.
Securing a Life-Changing Outcome
We secured a significant Work Injury Damages outcome, securing the long-term financial security for our client and his family.
We’ll help you get back to what matters most.
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.