The Story about this Public Liability Claim

Our client, Brigid, sustained a serious spinal injury when she tripped and fell on an uneven footpath. She had just bought a few items at a local food store and was walking home on a July evening at around 5pm. It was getting dark and Brigid tripped on the edge of a raised paving slab. She fell forward and hit her head and face, and her neck was jolted so violently that it caused her spinal cord damage.

Luckily, Brigid’s partner had taken some extremely useful photographs and measurements of the paver before it was repaired. He sent these to the council, accompanying his complaint on behalf of Brigid. In response, the council came out to the site to investigate but said that the defect was less that their intervention level so they would not fix the fault and denied liability for any of Brigid’s injuries or subsequent losses.

Due to the nature of her injuries, Brigid had to undergo significant continuing rehabilitation – the cost of which mostly came from her own pocket.

Our firm was recommended to Brigid by a friend, and we set to work investigating the matter for her. The council maintained their denial of liability, so we issued court proceedings on Brigid’s behalf and were prepared to take her matter to trial if necessary. A few weeks before the trial, the council’s lawyers agreed to settle Brigid’s claim for pain and suffering and out of pocket expenses for a significant sum – an outcome our client truly deserved.

Brigid was extremely thankful for our services and wrote:

Actual Client Testimonial.

I had an accident in a public place, due to negligence and I was seriously injured.  I was unable to continue the work I was doing, which I loved.

My Life changed so much and forever and my costs were very high due to the accident.

I was told to speak with Henry Carus Lawyers, which I did. David Halhead, Phoebe Wan and team were excellent. They were so understanding, thorough and reassuring, as well as being very caring and supportive.

They worked very hard and I am thankful and very grateful to them for securing compensation for me to help with my ongoing costs and rehabilitation.

I would highly recommend Henry Carus Lawyers if you are ever in this very unfortunate and difficult situation.

Brigid


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