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TAC Claim

Roman Komarnicki

(TAC Claim)

Our client Roman was rear-ended be another vehicle whilst driving a small bakery delivery truck in the course of his employment. The car that hit him was “totalled”, though Roman’s truck was not badly damaged, and he continued with his deliveries later that day. A couple of hours later, Roman noticed pain in his neck, which he thought was a muscle strain that would heal with rest. Unfortunately, Roman’s pain...

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Heidi Lustig

(TAC Claim)

Our client Heidi was involved in a scary transport accident when she was struck from behind at high speed and pushed into the car in front of her. She managed to get her car onto the median of the highway but was then left stuck there for hours waiting for first responders and a tow truck. This combination of factors triggered Heidi’s PTSD, which she had a history of but...

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Vartika-Krishna Saxena

(TAC Claim)

Mrs. Vartika-Krishna Saxena, a young mother and wife, was seriously injured in a tragic accident when she was struck by a car as she was crossing the street as a pedestrian. The impact of the collision caused Mrs. Saxena, then 35 years old, to be thrown into the air before landing on the road. She was assisted by passers-by, before police and ambulance attended, and transported her to the Northern...

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Ben Virik

(TAC Claim)

Ben, a hardworking Carpenter owner-builder, was involved in a motor vehicle accident that caused severe injuries to his lungs, liver as well as multiple fractures to his ribs and pelvis. He came to us seeking our support and guidance to assist him through the process of making a TAC claim.  We resolved his matter in 2016 achieving an excellent outcome for Ben. It would seem the outcome has truly benefited...

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MARK CONNOR

(TAC Claim)

In 2019, our motorcycle enthusiast client, Mark, was returning home on his motorbike when he was involved in an unfortunate accident that ejected him from the vehicle. Mark had attempted to cross into a right lane to make a u-turn, however the lane was not in use and was separated by barriers that were difficult to see at night. Mark suffered numerous injuries necessitating a long period of hospitalisation. Sadly,...

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In 2008, our client Joel was rear-ended by a drunk driver who was speeding at a rate of more than 100km per hour over the limit. Joel sustained multiple injuries, both physical and mental. Over time, these injuries worsened, and he sought our advices as to the likelihood of a successful common law claim. Despite the passage of time between the accident and the claim, our team was effective in...

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Cristina Ciobanu

(TAC Claim)

Cristina was the driver of the front car in a multi-vehicle pileup on a Melbourne freeway on her way to work Immediately after the accident, she noticed pain in her back, but she did not initially realise just how serious her injuries were Cristina’s injuries were complex and despite her pain and restrictions, her doctors struggled to give her a definitive diagnosis This was used against her, and it was...

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Ricky Clarke

(TAC Claim)

Our client Ricky was injured in a transport accident in NSW in 2017. He was working as a truck driver at the time. There was an oncoming car and the driver fell asleep and hit his truck head-on. As Ricky recalls, “it blew the truck to pieces”. Rickey hit his head hard inside the cabin which slid and caught fire. He got out of the cabin by smashing through the...

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Diana Cruz Perez

(TAC Claim)

Diana and her family had no idea that a life-changing event awaited them when they moved to Australia. In a shocking collision between two cars, one veered onto the footpath, hitting Diana, her husband, and their peacefully sleeping daughter in the pram. With spinal and leg injuries and psychological trauma to overcome, Diana embarked on a challenging journey to recover. When Diana's husband reached out to our firm, referred by...

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Daniel Duque

(TAC Claim)

Daniel migrated to Australia looking to improve his English but was unable to find work in his desired profession as his overseas qualifications were not recognised here. Whilst attending ELICOS to improve his qualifications, Daniel’s aspirations were suddenly interrupted by the injuries suffered as a result of a transport accident. The TAC initially disputed his economic loss claim, arguing that his current skills were transferable in the open labour market within...

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Sujitta Murdoch

(TAC Claim)

Our client, Sujitta, was hit by a truck on the Westgate Bridge as she was driving home. The truck merged into her right side and after being hit, Sujitta’s car spun, and she was hit multiple times. The truck driver did not dispute the claim at the time, however, he later alleged that he was hit by another car that resulted in slamming into Sujitta’s vehicle, but he failed to...

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Lara Corr

(TAC Claim)

Lara came to us following a fairly simple transport accident that resulted in her experiencing strange and unexpected symptoms. Lara underwent extensive investigations and eventually came back with very complex diagnoses of psychiatric and neurological disorders. We were faced with the challenge of linking these conditions to the transport accident, as the medical opinions were somewhat divided on this point. We worked hard to map out Lara’s conditions, and the...

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Phillip Tolis

(TAC Claim)

Our client Philip sought our team’s assistance after being involved in a transport accident. Philip’s claim needed significant injury detangling given pre-existing illness. One of the biggest impacts Phillips’s injuries had on his life was losing his ability to work in his chosen profession, which he loved. We assisted Philip throughout the claim process and achieved a settlement to compensate him for his pain and suffering, and past and future...

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Aaron Cassidy

(TAC Claim)

Aaron was injured whilst riding his e-bicycle when a car failed to give way. Aaron lives in a residential area surrounded by mountain trails.  He used to ride about 3-4 times per week for around 1-2 hours each time. After multiple surgeries and setbacks, he realised his injuries were serious and he had to give up the recreational activities he loved. Aaron returned to pre-injury employment, however, despite his best...

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Paul Hogan

(TAC Claim)

Paul was out driving with his wife one day when he was suddenly rear-ended by another car at a roundabout. The extent of his injuries was not immediately obvious but over time he eventually needed multiple surgeries to his neck and shoulder. Paul had already had a bit of a rough go, having been injured years before and gone through a separate claims process. At the time of the accident...

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David

(TAC Claim)

David was seriously injured when T-boned by a car turning right as he was riding his motorcycle. After a number of operations and numerous admissions to hospitals, he has been with ongoing issues with his hips, left knee, scarring, nerve damage and psychiatric reactions. David is a young man, and the pre-accident active physical life he led has now greatly diminished with limited ability to walk long distances and engage...

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Peter Govias

(TAC Claim)

In December 2017, Peter was hit by a Ute as he was driving home after playing golf. A 4WD driver failed to give way hit and rear-ended back of a Ute. The Ute then hit Peter's car resulting in a T-bone collision at the intersection.  As a result of the transport accident Peter suffered multiple injuries.  Peter is in late 70's a passionate golf player. Peter was open and transparent...

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Janakiram Madala

(TAC Claim)

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...

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Yanjing Chen

(TAC Claim)

Yanjing was involved in a serious motor-bike accident when she was t-boned by a car who failed to give way to her at an intersection. She had to undergo multiple surgeries to her left knee and right tibia. Before the accident, Yanjing was an active young lady who loved hiking, running and snowboarding. As a result of Yanjing’s injuries, her ability to take part in these activities has been significantly...

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Yi Gao

(TAC Claim)

Originally from Shanghai, Yi had just arrived in Australia for a couple of months to settle down. He had secured a well-paying job, he was about to get married, and he was excited about life. His Saturday night ritual was playing board games at a friend’s house. On the night of the accident, he had left his friend’s house, and was walking towards the tram stop. He was hit by...

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