Success Stories:
WorkCover Claim

For many years RR worked as an Education Support Officer at a school – organising events, catering and providing First Aid to students and staff. In 2015, RR suffered a nasty fall down a staircase when the heel of her shoe was caught in the steel grate at the top of the stairs. RR was found to have suffered a Serious Injury to her leg and back. We were able...

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...

8 years ago, we met Jodyne, a bank teller with one of the Big 4 who had suffered significant back injuries due to an unsafe work set up. Repetitive bending, twisting and extensive over-time lead to Jodyne requiring various medical & support procedures. She was experiencing ongoing pain, discomfort, and difficulty sleeping, ultimately resulting in Jodyne having to leave her job. Our team were able to assist Jodyne in her...

Our gracious client David sought our teams assistance after suffering a serious spinal injury at work in 2017. One of the biggest impacts David’s injury had on his life, aside from the time spent in surgery and rehabilitation thereafter, was losing his ability to work in his chosen profession, which he loved. Unfortunately, after lodging a workers compensation insurance claim, the Victorian WorkCover Authority sought to dispute David’s claim at...

In 2018, after many years of hard laborious work, experienced mine truck driver Wayne was injured when getting equipment from the back of a truck. Often seen in these types of manual labour duties, this caused Wayne to suffer a back injury. Our team were able to assist Wayne through the complicated Workcover process while supporting him through this difficult time. We were able to achieve a positive compensation outcome...

Ling came to us after experiencing a back injury. She believed the injury was caused from work conditions at a factory she worked at for a number of years. We investigated the matter, including obtaining her medical records. Sadly, the records did not support a claim for a work-related injury, and we so advised Ling. Ling was very appreciative of our efforts and had this to say:

Joy was hit by a forklift at her work whilst walking on marked safety area.  She suffered multiple injuries which have seriously affected the quality of her life.  Responsibility for her accident was hotly contested by her employer but in the end we were successful in having her claim for negligence and damages accepted. Joy had this to say about our firm

Calvin injured his back whilst working at a building site.  At the time of the workplace accident his co-workers were unwrapping steel which fell on Calvin. Calvin tried to return to work however, as a result of the injuries he was unable to return to preinjury carpentry duties. Not being able to return to work hugely impacted on Calvin’s mental wellbeing given his young age.After a prolonged negotiation, we resolved...

Ian contacted our office after suffering from a severe psychiatric injury at work. Due to the severity of his injury he has been unable to return to any work. Ian’s claim was complicated but we were able to assist him through the process and achieve a settlement for Pain and Suffering and Pecuniary loss without having to go to court. Here is what Ian had to say about his experience...

Laura sought our advice after suffering a nasty neck and shoulder injury at work. As a result of her injury she will not be able to return to work in her chosen profession, working as an early childhood educator. To Laura’s credit and after considerable treatment and rehabilitation she is now investigating some re training for a new profession that will accommodate her permanent restrictions. We were able to assist...

Felicity came to our office after having suffered massive injuries in a head-on collision while driving a work vehicle in the normal course of her work activities. She was being looked after by Workcover for her medical and related expenses, and loss of income, and looked to our firm to support her with such benefits and seek common law compensation for the pain and suffering she had endured and would...

Ben expressed his gratitude for all of the help Henry Carus + Associates provided him to navigate his work injury claim. We were very happy to see a positive outcome after his unfortunate accident.

Sharon was working two jobs in the disability support sector. One day while adjusting the seatback of a client's wheelchair she felt something go in her back. Sharon took time off for conservative and specialist treatments, returned to work on modified duties, experienced an increase in symptoms and needed to take time off again. Sadly, she then experienced a common sequence of events in WorkCover claim; her entitlements were ceased,...

Emily suffered a significant injury to her shoulder at work. For her injury, Emily underwent multiple surgical procedures. Despite being able to return to alternative work, she has continued to suffer from ongoing pain and restriction Emily came to us after she had been told by her previous lawyer that they could not assist her further with a claim. We were pleased to be able to assist Emily with a...

Sabrina came to us after suffering a significant injury to her neck at work. For these injuries Sabrina underwent a cervical spine discectomy and spinal fusion – an extremely invasive procedure. After receiving weekly payments for almost 4 years, the WorkCover claims agent decided to stop Sabrina’s payments on the basis that they say her work was no longer a cause of her injuries and she could return to work!...

Pantelis suffered injury to his upper body in the course of his employment whilst performing repetitive work. He reported the injury to his employer. Instead advising him to lodge a workers compensation claim, his employer referred him to the onsite physiotherapist. The treatment did not assist him. When the injury worsened his employer terminated his employment. After the termination Pantelis, lodged a workers compensation claim, and that claim was rejected...

John had just found a job as a curtains and blinds installer. He loved it and he was doing a great job. However he was not provided with just after a few weeks, he had an unfortunate accident. That day, he was at a customer’s house, installing some blinds upstairs. He then went down a set of narrow stairs, carrying his work ladder in front of him. His work ladder...

Stavros has been working as a mechanic for his entire life and worked hard to provide for his family. Whilst he was employed with his employer he sustained an injury to his shoulder which required operative procedures and extensive treatment. His health unfortunately deteriorated and due to his injury he was eventually forced to sell his home and draw money from his superannuation fund. He was in a difficult position...

Clinton is a bus driver and met with us after being involved in a collision at work. The driver of a car travelling in the opposite direction to Clinton’s bus lent over to pick up a cigarette that had been dropped the passenger floor. The car veered onto the opposite side of the road and hit Clinton’s bus head-on. Clinton immediately felt pain in his lower back and was taken...

Victoria has worked in the aged care sector for approximately 15 years and thoroughly enjoyed helping the residence. She was employed as a personal care assistant and before her incident worked with division 2 nurses on her shifts. She had a good work ethic and enjoyed working at the aged care centre. Unfortunately, she was rostered with an employee (a male division 2 nurse) who has put her through some...