Welcome to Inside the Claim with CGW, Cooper Grace Ward’s workers compensation podcast that offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent trial cases and expert insights from the lawyers who ran them.

In this debut episode, special counsel Damien Jarrett is joined by insurance claims adviser Catherine Dugdell to unpack the 2024 case of Paetzold v At Beach Court Holiday Villas Pty Ltd. They explore the complexities of a claim involving a faulty mower battery, a dramatic fall down an embankment, and disputed injuries. Catherine shares the challenges of navigating credibility issues, causation arguments, and the persistence needed to uncover the full story behind the claim.

Tune in for a candid discussion on the realities of workerscompensation litigation, lessons learned, and what it takes to prepare a case for trial.