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The Facts about Karen Douglas’s Motor Vehicle Accident Case and Settlement Process
Karen Douglas, a 47-year-old jobseeker preparing to return to the workforce, was involved in a motor vehicle accident in 2020 at [redacted].
She sustained the following injuries:
- Injury to her right thumb.
- Injury to her right shoulder.
- Trauma-related psychological disorder.
Although Karen attempted to work again in 2022, she could only manage two weeks due to ongoing pain. Medical reports commissioned during her claim identified a 2% whole person impairment relating to her physical injuries and a 14% PIRS rating for her psychological condition.
Counsel advised that her most significant loss was future economic capacity and related superannuation. The matter proceeded through litigation, with court proceedings commencing in 2022 and continuing into 2023. In August 2023, after trial, the Court ordered that damages of $107,500 be paid along with legal costs.
