Taylor & Scott recently obtained a Judgment in the Supreme Court on behalf of an injured worker who sued his employer and his host employer.
Our client's employment situation was quite complex and he was unaware that he had legal rights to bring a claim against the company to whom he had been hired out to work for at the time of his injuries ( the host employer).
Our client initially sought advice from our office in relation to his workers compensation rights and a lump sum was obtained for him under the Workers Compensation Act.
This matter was then referred to the negligence division of the firm. Enquiries were undertaken to
investigate the legal arrangement between the two companies involved in the clients accident. Once completed we were able to recommend to the client he should commence a negligence claim.
Our client received damages of $2.5 million for the injuries sustained which left him unable to return to his pre-injury employment. These damages included compensation for :
- Pain and Suffering
- Economic Loss
- Medical treatment.
- Domestic Assistance.
If you have been injured at work , it is important you obtain advice at the earliest possible time so you understand your rights and obtain maximum compensation.
