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Case Details
A 52-year-old supermarket cashier injured her right hip after tripping on cracked bitumen on a council footpath, leading to a total hip replacement and ongoing daily pain. Unable to pursue hobbies like gardening and tennis.
Additional Notes
Payout included $230,000 for pain and suffering, $73,580 for past economic loss, $283,214 for future economic loss, $286,180 for gratuitous care, and $99,007 for medical & like expenses. Council had prior knowledge of the hazard. Client worked part-time ($550/week net + $70 super) and returned to reduced hours ($160/week net + $18 super). Occupational physician opined early retirement by age 60. Received significant gratuitous care from family/friends and had private health cover.