Workers Compensation – Building Site Fall $1,200,000 Knee and Bilateral Shoulder Injury Claim (NSW)
The Incident
We were instructed by Ella, a worker on a building site, following a workplace incident in New South Wales. Ella sustained injuries to her right knee and both shoulders after a fall.
Serious Injury and Medical Treatment
The knee injury interfered with walking, standing and mobility, while the shoulder injuries affected reaching, lifting and routine personal and household activities. Compensation was also recovered for right knee surgery.
The Long Road to Recovery
The combined symptoms reduced Ella’s comfort and independence and limited the work she could perform without aggravating her condition.
Why Specialist Legal Advice Was Required
The claim needed to address treatment, surgery and the compounding effect of several injuries on work, mobility, self-care and rehabilitation.
Legal Support and Advocacy
Garling&Co assisted Ella to pursue compensation and examined the circumstances of the building-site fall, including the need to identify and manage hazards such as loose cables.
Securing a Life-Changing Outcome
The matter resolved for $1,200,000 in compensation. The outcome gave Ella greater capacity to fund ongoing needs, make practical adjustments and maintain as much independence as possible.
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.