Recent Wins

Rijay received his weekly benefits and medical treatment paid plus an initial payment of $37,500 for 24% whole person impairment.  Despite Rijay being 61 years of age we were able to claim economic loss in the amount of $380,000 noting retirement age is 67.

Franco alleged negligence on the part of his employer when he stepped out of his truck onto uneven ground.  The incident resulted in serious injuries to Franco’s knee and as a result of over reliance he developed issues with his other knee.  We proceeded with the matter and were able to get it to a mediation prior to starting court proceedings.  Franco had 13 years to go to retirement and we were entitled to claim past and future wage loss.  There were issues with proving negligence on behalf of the employer and we were able to negotiate this sum of $425,000 to resolve the matter.

We pushed on with the claim and had a further mediation approximately three months prior to the scheduled hearing in the Supreme Court.

The matter settled at mediation for a total of $1,240,000 and we note Ronnie had previously received approximately $500,000 for his TPD matters plus a Workers Compensation payout.

David received weekly benefits and medical treatment costs plus an initial payment of $74,821.73 for 26% whole person impairment. In order to be successful in a workplace injury damages claim one must prove negligence on the part of the employer. It was or allegation that the lights went out in the vehicle due to poor servicing of the vehicle and the employer agreed to pay $700,000 plus payments already made (approximately $550,000) to resolve the matter at mediation.

Anne had initially instructed another law firm to manage her claim, but they failed to protect her interests, the time to bring a claim before the court had expired, ending Anne’s rights to compensation. Despite this, Premier Compensation Lawyers were able to negotiate a settlement for Anne in the sum of $520,000.

Anne has since bought a house and is very happy with the result.