Construction Site Injuries
Construction sites can be dangerous places where one wrong move can end a career—and our client learned this the hard way. Working alone and without assistance for a building company, he suffered a serious injury while lifting heavy building materials, an incident that highlights the critical importance of proper safety protocols and adequate support on worksites.
Work Injury Case Study
The Incident
Our client worked for a building company onsite at various locations. He suffered a serious injury while lifting heavy building materials. The incident occurred while he was working alone and unassisted.
Injury Details
The client’s back was severely injured and required significant surgery, including a laminectomy and fusion. Following the work accident, he has been unable to return to work due to his injuries.
Legal Process
Our firm assisted the injured worker in making a successful workers compensation claim. Additionally, we pursued a further claim based on employer negligence, specifically regarding the lack of supervised assistance.
The legal process included:
- Filing initial workers compensation claim
- Pursuing negligence claim against the employer
- Participating in court-appointed mediation
- Negotiating settlement offers
Settlement Outcome
Our successful claim for Work Injury Damages against the employer resulted in an excellent settlement amount close to $450,000 for our injured client. The client was extremely satisfied with this outcome.
About PK Simpson
PK Simpson Solicitors have been practicing in Sydney since 1977. During this time we have been helping the people of NSW get the maximum compensation they are entitled to. Our multicultural team and work culture is one of hard work and friendly service with respect for our clients regardless of nationality, job or income.