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In the September, December quarter of 2022, Hall Payne has achieved some outstanding results for ETU members. Below is a snapshot of some.

Electrician Electrician

The injured worker was involved in two separate incidents performing electrical construction work at a solar farm resulting in injury to his left knee and a secondary psychiatric injury

The injuries were assessed at 0%, 1% and 7% The insurer offered around $27,000 in total

We brought claims for each incident.

Liability was denied by the Defendant for both claims asserting the system of work was safe

Both matters were ultimately successful resulting in damages of $750,000 00 being awarded against the principal contractor and labour hire company.

Electrician Electrician

The worker was injury in the course of carrying out electrical work on a solar farm, whereby he suffered heatstroke and in the course of being transported to hospital fell from his work vehicle

Injuries: heat stroke and injuries to both knees

The insurer initially offered approximately $6,500 in full and final settlement of the worker’s claim

We recommended the worker pursue a common law claim against multiple parties. All parties strongly denied liability.

The principal contractor was in liquidation and we were required to seek leave of the court pursuant to section 500(2) which was unsuccessful at first instance. We ran the appeal for your member on a no win, no fee basis and were ultimately successful in a unanimous judgment before the Court of Appeal with costs being awarded against the defendant.

This case will make it easier for injured workers to prosecute cases against liquidated companies in the future

Leave was then granted by the Court of Appeal and the matter ultimately successful with damages of $500,000 00 being awarded

Electrical Fitter Mechanic Electrical Fitter Mechanic

The worker was injured in a motorcycle accident whereby he was hit by another vehicle who failed to give way

Injuries: left leg and psychiatric Injury

We recommended the worker pursue a common law claim against the at fault driver

The case was ultimately successful with damages in excess of $1,150,000 00

Lift Adjustor Lift Adjustor

The worker was exposed to asbestos dust and fibres during the course of his work as a lift adjustor/ technician in Queensland

Injuries: mesothelioma (latent onset)

We recommended the worker lodge an application for compensation and provided submissions in support.

The workers’ application was ultimately successful with compensation being paid in excess of $750,000 00

The worker was extremely appreciative of the work undertaken by the union and noted that if he wasn’t informed of his entitlements, he wouldn’t have thought to seek advice

Beverage Technician/Forklift Beverage Technician/Forklift Driver Driver

The injured worker was involved in two separate incidents resulting in injuries to his right shoulder

The injuries were assessed at 0% and 2% and the insurer offered $7,000 00

We brought claims for each incident

Liability was denied by the defendant for both claims.

The cases were ultimately successful with damages in excess of $325,000 00