Workers Compensation – Nurse $700,000 Lumbar Spine Injury Claim (NSW)
The Incident
We were instructed by Alex, a nurse, following a workplace incident in New South Wales. Alex sustained a lumbar spine injury that later required spinal fusion surgery.
Serious Injury and Medical Treatment
Nursing duties involved patient handling, lifting, bending and long periods on foot. The injury reduced Alex’s ability to meet those demands and affected mobility, comfort and independence.
The Long Road to Recovery
Recovery required surgery, treatment and rehabilitation, with uncertainty about whether Alex could return to the same kind of nursing work.
Why Specialist Legal Advice Was Required
Liability was disputed, requiring evidence about the workplace incident, connection between the injury and surgery, income loss, treatment expenses and future earning capacity.
Legal Support and Advocacy
Garling&Co pursued the disputed issues and worked to ensure the long-term consequences of the spinal injury were properly recognised.
Securing a Life-Changing Outcome
The matter resolved for $700,000 in compensation, providing significant financial support and breathing space for rehabilitation, suitable duties and longer-term planning.
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.