Business Details
Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in NSW
Stacks Goudkamp is a leading personal injury law firm with over 40 years of experience advocating for injured Australians. Our team of accredited specialists delivers compassionate, client-focused legal representation across medical negligence, motor vehicle accidents, workers' compensation, and public liability claims. We combine deep industry expertise with a holistic approach to ensure all compensable losses are addressed, including pain and suffering, lost income, and future care needs.Our No Win No Fee model removes financial barriers, allowing clients to pursue justice without upfront costs. With offices across NSW and Australia, we pride ourselves on transparent communication, ethical practice, and securing life-changing outcomes for thousands of clients.
Services
Medical Negligence
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Workers Compensation
Public Liability
Travel Accidents
Institutional Abuse
Employment Law
Birth Injuries
Cerebral Palsy Claims
Asbestos Claims
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of experience in personal injury law
- No Win No Fee representation removes financial risk
- Dedicated team of Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury Law
- Client testimonials highlight exceptional support and outcomes
- Holistic approach to claiming all compensable losses
Associations and certifications
- Independent Review Office (IRO)
What people say
Changed our lives
Exceptional service
Compassionate and caring
Second to none support
Achieved life-changing results
Services
Medical Negligence Claims
We represent clients injured by surgical errors, misdiagnosis, or substandard care. Our specialists investigate breaches of duty, engage medical experts, and pursue compensation for pain, treatment costs, and lost income. With decades of experience, we handle complex cases involving hospitals, doctors, and specialists across Australia.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Our team secures compensation for injuries from car, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents. We manage claims against CTP insurers, recover lost wages, medical expenses, and pain-and-suffering damages. With expertise in NSW legislation, we handle complex cases including catastrophic injuries and cross-border incidents.
Workers Compensation
We assist workers with permanent impairment claims, weekly payments, and dispute resolution. Approved by IRO, we provide no-cost representation for workplace injuries, including psychological trauma and fatal accidents. Our lawyers challenge inadequate assessments and maximize lump-sum entitlements.
Public Liability Claims
We pursue compensation for injuries on unsafe premises, including slips, dog bites, and school accidents. Our lawyers prove negligence by property owners and recover costs for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and lost earnings, ensuring clients receive full statutory benefits.
Travel Accidents
We handle compensation for Australians injured abroad or foreign visitors hurt in Australia. Our expertise covers road accidents, cruise ship incidents, and public liability claims, navigating international insurance frameworks to secure fair outcomes for cross-border injuries.
People
Tom Goudkamp
Chairman
With over 40 years of experience, Tom is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. He has successfully represented thousands of seriously injured clients and remains actively involved in complex litigation matters.
Karina Goodall
Principal
Karina leads one of the firm's practice groups with nearly two decades of personal injury law experience. She specializes in motor vehicle accidents and catastrophic injury claims across Greater Sydney.
Sally Gleeson
General Counsel
Sally has over 25 years of experience in personal injury law, representing clients in workers' compensation, medical negligence, and public liability cases. She oversees legal strategy and compliance across all practice areas.
Anna Tavianatos
Practice Group Leader
Anna specializes in workers' compensation and work injury damages claims. She has extensive experience handling psychological injury cases and representing emergency service workers across NSW.
Krystal Parisis
Special Counsel
Krystal focuses on workers' compensation claims, assisting clients with permanent impairment assessments, weekly payment disputes, and workplace injury litigation for over 15 years.
Questions
What types of injuries qualify for workers' compensation?
Workplace injuries including physical trauma, psychological conditions, and occupational diseases qualify if they result from employment duties or employer negligence.
How long do I have to make a motor vehicle accident claim?
Claims must be lodged within 3 months of accidents occurring on or after 1 December 2017, with exceptions for delayed injury discovery.
Can I claim compensation for medical negligence overseas?
Yes, we handle cross-border claims for Australians injured abroad and foreign visitors hurt in Australia through international insurance frameworks.
What costs are covered in public liability claims?
Compensation covers medical expenses, lost income, pain-and-suffering, domestic assistance, and future care requirements caused by property owner negligence.
How are legal fees structured for personal injury claims?
We operate on a No Win No Fee basis with IRO-funded representation for workers' compensation cases, ensuring no upfront costs for clients.
What constitutes medical negligence?
Medical negligence occurs when healthcare providers breach duty of care through misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or failure to warn of treatment risks causing preventable harm.
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