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Case Study 1
Motor Vehicle Accident

Case Study 2
Motor Vehicle Accident

Case Study 3
Family Tragedy

Case Study 4
Plane Crash

Case Study 5
Irish Pedestrian

Case Study 6
NegoTiated by telephone

Case Study 7
German Tourist
 

PERSONAL INJURY CASE STUDIES



Tom Goudkamp travels throughout the world to meet the needs of our clients. He has had many success stories over the years in representing those injured whilst in Australia.

Below, some case studies demonstrating the success of Stacks/Goudkamp representation for personal injury claims for both Australian and international clients (our clients' names have been withheld to respect their privacy).

First International Case 1979: From Sydney to Sardinia to Win Millions in Damages for Client

Tom's client, a Sydney businessman, suffered serious brain injury and resulting loss of speech after a shocking car accident.

Australian Judge Hears Case in London’s Law Courts of Justice

An English client was injured in a motor vehicle accident in Sydney in 2000 while on a working holiday.

Out of Court Settlement Follows Tragedy for Lapland Family

One of Tom’s most tragic cases involved the death of a young man from Lapland who was killed in a car accident in Wollongong, Australia, and the subsequent death by suicide of his father who became profoundly depressed on hearing news of the tragedy.

Insurers Settle After Wrecked Plane is Shipped to the United States

An Australian woman was seriously injured in a light plane crash at Camden in southern New South Wales, Australia, in 1992.

Visiting Irishman Struck Down in Sydney Hit and Run

Tom’s client, an Irishman, was visiting Australia on a temporary work visa when hit by a car while he was attempting to cross a Sydney suburban street.

Telephone Success from Venice

In 2004 Tom settled a case for an Austrian client via a telephone negotiation.

Success Follows Years of Frustration for German Accident Victim

Tom’s client, a German citizen visiting Australia, fell from a motorcycle at Mullumbimby on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, Australia.


There are many more examples of successful cases managed by Tom Goudkamp and the Stacks/Goudkamp team. Should you wish to see more examples of successul litigation, please contact our Sydney office on 1800 25 1800.