Compensation Law - Success Stories

At Taylor & Scott, we believe that every case is a testament to our commitment to justice and client advocacy.

Our "Success Stories" section highlights the significant victories we have achieved on behalf of our clients, showcasing not only the legal expertise of our dedicated team but also the profound impact our work has on individuals and communities. Each story reflects our unwavering dedication to understanding our clients' unique circumstances and crafting tailored strategies that lead to successful outcomes.

2.5m Win For Construction Worker

Taylor & Scott recently obtained a Judgment in the Supreme Court on behalf of an injured worker who sued his employer and his host employer.

Sizeable Settlement for Woman Knocked Over by Helicopter's Downdraft

Our 83-year-old client was leaving the hospital after visiting her late husband, who was a patient at the time. Whilst leaving the emergency department, she was knocked over by the downdraft of a helicopter landing.

Fall at Restaurant Client Secures Compensation Payout

Our client attended a local restaurant with family members one evening. Having had an extremely pleasant dinner, our client and her family were leaving the restaurant. As our client walked along, her feet shot out from...

Refugee Escaping Conflict Suffers Serious injury in Work Accident

Our client is a young man who came to Australia as a refugee. His English was very poor but he was determined to build himself a new life away from conflict. Eventually, our Government gave permission for him to work. ...

Falling Steel Plate – Foot Amputation Large Compensation Payout Secured

Our client was a formwork carpenter who after many years in the construction industry decided to retrain as a crane rigger and dogman. His employer sent him to work on various construction sites. At the time of his accid...

Lifetime of Heavy Lifting Results in Permanent Back injury Large Payout Secured for Migrant Worker

Our client migrated to Australia in the early 70s. With a young family to support, he secured employment with a scaffolding and plant hire company. Over the next several years, his work required him to continually bend, ...

Struck in Back by Metal Pipe – Labourer Wins Substantial Damages

Our client was employed by a labour-hire company who then sent him out to work for various construction companies. On this occasion, he had been sent to assist a demolition company who had the contract to demolish a buil...

TPD claim rejected: Client abandoned by previous lawyers turn to Taylor & Scott seeking help

Our client came to Australia twenty years ago. He spoke very little English. He worked as a kitchen hand, briefly, and then secured labouring work in the construction industry. The work was hard, physical work. He was required...

Worn Out Concrete Labourer - Successful Workers Compensation and TPD Claim

Our client worked in the concrete industry as a labourer. He had spent a lifetime doing extremely heavy work. His day involved physically demanding tasks including shovelling, pouring and finishing concrete, wheeling wheelbarrows full of concrete, bending, lifting, twisting and squatting.

Employee Receives Payout Following Fall On icy Steps - Taylor & Scott

Our client has spent his life labouring in the construction industry. On this particular morning, it was very cold and icy. A team of men had been sent to the roof of a new construction to continue with the work. At one point, our client was directed to climb down from the roof using the scaffolding stairs.

Botched Biopsy Results in Medical Negligence Claim - Taylor & Scott

Recently, our medical negligence team led by Simon Meigan, Partner and Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury, secured a substantial settlement for a female client who consulted her doctor complaining of vulval irritat...

Preparing Dinner Leads to Medical Negligence Claim

Our client lived in country NSW.  One evening she was preparing the evening meal.  Unfortunately while cutting some vegetables, the knife slipped and she suffered a deep cut to her thumb.  She headed to Ac...