Ana Keres

John came to our office after a very tragic accident. His son was killed while playing basketball at his neighbour’s home when the brick wall against which the basketball hoop was attached came down upon him. He was killed instantly, and sadly John watched it all happen. He suffered a psychiatric reaction to the event and asked us if he could receive compensation for his loss. We believed he could...

Nujuma was an immigrant with limited English. She was studying English at a nearby school hoping to progress her language skills so she can obtain employment. One day, on her way back from English class, Nujuma was crossing an intersection as a pedestrian with a green man light in her favour when she was struck by a turning car which failed to give way. Unfortunately, as a result of the...

Janakiram migrated to Australia to study at university for his master’s degree when he was very seriously injured while riding a motorcycle to go and collect a pizza for dinner. He struggled badly to get back to his studies, and has been extensively delayed in completing them. His social, and recreational life has been devastated and he struggled without the support of his family that remains in India. Fortunately, our...

As a result of a workplace accident, Gagandeep suffered serious injuries to his foot. However, Serious Injury Certificates to bring common law claim for pain and suffering, and loss of earnings capacity were denied. Following Gagandeep’s instructions, we issued proceedings on his behalf. After we issued proceedings, the Serious Injury Certificates were granted for both pain and suffering, and loss of earnings capacity. We subsequently settled our client’s common law...

Luis was injured in a transport accident while driving with his son and grandsons. A car travelling in the opposite direction entered his lane and collided head on, with most of the impact on the driver’s side. Luis was trapped for about 25 minutes before he was removed from the car and rushed to hospital. He suffered extensive injuries, including a head injury and fractures to both legs. He required...

Isabel was the very unfortunate victim of a 2 car accident, as a passenger of a workmate’s vehicle. She suffered extensive injuries and was granted a serious injury certificate. Isabel had worked as a hairdresser, both in her home country, and in the few years since her migration to Australia. Unfortunately, her serious injuries prevented her return to work. We were able to achieve an excellent outcome for Isabel and...

In the evening of New Years Eve 2005, Lee was driving with his wife Karen and their eight year old daughter when a car failed to give way entering a roundabout and crashed into their vehicle. Lee’s vehicle rolled onto its side and Karen died tragically at the scene of the accident. Lee suffered both physical and psychiatric injuries. A British national, Lee returned to England with his two children...

Lorraine came to us after tripping on the tarmac at Brisbane Airport as she was boarding an airplane. She sustained a painful knee injury which caused her distress and pain. Unaware of her legal rights, Lorraine approached our firm regarding any entitlements to compensation. Accidents which occur in flight, boarding or disembarking from a plane are unusual claims. Such claims are governed by legislation and procedures many lawyers are not...

As an immigrant to Australia, Mr Cui was making his living through hard work, and he was full of hope for a better future for him and his young family. On the night of his accident, Mr Cui finished his food delivery job a bit earlier than usual as it started to rain. As he was riding his motorcycle home,  a car suddenly turned into his path and struck him....

John was attending to a local shopping centre, and was entering through the main doors, which are your typical side opening large glass doors used these days.  Unknown to him was that right behind the glass doors was a mat, a truly worn out mat that had raised edges all over the place. John was looking into the centre and did not notice the raised edges until after he took...