The Facts about Ethan Ward’s Workers’ Compensation Case and Settlement Process#

Ethan Ward, a 22-year-old apprentice tradesman, sustained an injury in the workplace while moving a refrigerator in order to paint behind it at [redacted].

He sustained the following:

• Arm injury causing substantial restriction of movement and strength.
• Psychological conditions arising from the injury and ongoing limitations.

Ethan received little support from his workplace and his initial workers’ compensation claim was rejected. Within a month of his injury, he contacted Carter Capner Law for assistance.

The team obtained multiple expert opinions, including from an upper limb surgeon, vascular surgeon, orthopaedic surgeon, and psychiatrist. These reports supported Ethan’s claim, which was assessed at an Injury Scale Value (ISV) of 10.

Proceedings commenced in 2021 before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After ongoing negotiations, a release and discharge was executed in 2023, with the claim settling for $100,000.