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4/1/2015
Daniel, Solicitor
Category: Australia Law
Satisfied Customers: 7,684
Experience: Bachelor of Laws (dist) Graduate Diploma in Legal Practise. Admitted NSW Supreme Court / High Court
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In respect of the matter yes you should sue, there is an issue here whereby there have not undertaken the correct work place safety practices and the like.
I suggest contacting the law society and have them refer you to a solicitor that undertakes workers comp / negligence compensation claims as you will no doubt have long remaining medical issues sadly:
www.lawsociety.com.au
You can claim for other issues like pain and suffering or at the very least pay for a knee reco.
In respect of the matter lawyers get paid with insurance money not our of your pocket so its an option you should at least look into.
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In respect of the matter yes you should sue, there is an issue here whereby there have not undertaken the correct work place safety practices and the like.
I suggest contacting the law society and have them refer you to a solicitor that undertakes workers comp / negligence compensation claims as you will no doubt have long remaining medical issues sadly:
www.lawsociety.com.au
You can claim for other issues like pain and suffering or at the very least pay for a knee reco.
In respect of the matter lawyers get paid with insurance money not our of your pocket so its an option you should at least look into.
Please click accept.
Daniel, Solicitor
Category: Australia Law
Satisfied Customers: 7,684
Experience: Bachelor of Laws (dist) Graduate Diploma in Legal Practise. Admitted NSW Supreme Court / High Court
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