Tram Passenger settles Personal Injury claim for $260,000.

In June 2004, Julia (not her real name) was attempting to catch a tram in Preston when she was struck by a person driving a car who failed to stop.

As a result of the accident Julia sustained very serious injuries to her entire body. Due to the extent of her injuries Julia’s ability to work as a cleaner had been severely compromised.

On the advice of Nowicki Carbone Julia took action against the TAC and the driver of the motor vehicle. In September 2008 Julia settled the matter out of court, receiving damages for loss of past earnings and for loss of future earnings and received compensation for the serious injury she sustained as a result of the accident.

 $225,000 payout for an eye injury sustained at work.

David (not his real name) was a normal healthy happy 31 year old, who had recently taken up an apprenticeship as a machine operator. Not only was he excited about his new job prospects he was also enjoying his new life in Australia after migrating from Somalia.

One morning in 2001 David was wheeling a trolley stacked with plastic moulds containing chicken fillets across the factory floor where he worked. The wheels on the trolley became stuck and the trolley and its contents fell on top of him. David sustained a laceration to his finger, had chest pain and noticed an irritation to his right eye. He went to his local GP who instructed him to stay home for a week to recouperate and then return to work.

About 6 months later whilst washing his face David realized that he had very poor vision in his right eye. After consulting a specialist they informed him that he had a serious injury to his eye and it was likely that the injury was sustained during his accident at work 6 months prior.

Losing his vision in his right eye impacted severely on his life, he suffered severe embarrassment when meeting people and naturally he is no longer able to work as a machine operator.

David consulted with 7 other law firms before coming to Nowicki Carbone who not only took the case but fought  it and won it successfully on his behalf. In September of 2008 David received a cheque for $225,000.

In June 2004, Julia (not her real name) was attempting to catch a tram in Preston when she was struck by a person driving a car who failed to stop.

As a result of the accident Julia sustained very serious injuries to her entire body. Due to the extent of her injuries Julia’s ability to work as a cleaner had been severely compromised.

On the advice of Nowicki Carbone Julia took action against the TAC and the driver of the motor vehicle. In September 2008 Julia settled the matter out of court, receiving damages for loss of past earnings and for loss of future earnings and received compensation for the serious injury she sustained as a result of the accident.

 Prison Officer receives  $350,000 for back injury.
Brad Jones (not his real name) was your typical father who enjoyed spending time playing with his children, running, walking his dogs and the monthly round of golf with his mates.

During a routine baton training exercise as part of the course of his employment in June 2005, Brad fell over and severely injured his back.

Prior to the training Brad had asked his employers to supply rubber mats as part of a well measured safety precaution. His employers failed to do so and as a result Brad sustained serious back and leg pain. On the advice of Nowicki Carbone Lawyers Brad took action against his employer and Workcover. In September 2008 Brad was awarded $350,000 in damages.

Even though the compensation will never restore Brad’s life to what it was before the accident, the monies can provide him with some level of comfort, knowing that he will be able to afford the latest medical care available and in so doing providing him with a more fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle.