Working together to get the best outcome

Liz suffered a major ankle injury while walking over a plastic cover over a drain and, fortunately for her, others realised her situation was likely to be one leading to a compensation claim right away.

With evidence from the scene, Liz went to a well-known law firm, which started legal proceedings.

She soon became concerned with how the matter was going, as no one had asked her to go and see the accident site, and there was very little communication.

She wondered whether this firm could really win for her. In a win, she had been told she could receive between $70,000 and $80,000.

Her matter was issued against those responsible for the water drain and its cover. The defendant took a very hostile attitude to the claim, saying through their lawyer that the claim had absolutely no basis whatsoever.

Liz eventually came to Henry Carus and Associates, and spoke with Henry Carus. Henry, with his experience in similar claims, could not understand why the matter was not progressing.

Henry went out to the accident site with Liz and her husband to understand how the accident happened and how a claim for liability could best be submitted to the defendant. The visit was so helpful, and afterwards, Henry was able to explain to the defendant’s lawyer how there was a lot of merit to Liz’s claim.

The next thing Liz knew, she was being invited to an early conference, where Liz accepted the defendant’s offer of $200,000.

Many may find themselves in a similar position, with an accident that may involve a defective condition on or near a roadway or maybe on a footpath and need legal advice. You may have even gone so far as to engage a law firm.

You are always free to consult Henry Carus and Associates when your accident happens, or even if you are with another firm. You may come to the same conclusion as Liz – Henry Carus and Associates is the best firm for you.

How the law of negligence will address any specific accident is an interesting and complex process. It starts with a very detailed understanding of how an accident happened, and then a deep understanding of the law.

Each time Henry Carus and Associates holds someone accountable for an accident, they create the opportunity that the underlying problem will be addressed, so others will not be injured.

Henry Carus and Associates hopes that the defendant will now undertake careful inspections of these drain covers, so others like Liz will not be injured.