Matthew Forshaw

I have been in the workers comp system for 30 years and my long suffering solicitor retired so I found Matthew and his team to carry on the good fight. Well I have to say that these guys really get things done. I have fought with my insurance company for months and months over some trivial nonsense on numerous occasions. I get fed up and I contact these guys and they get on it no matter how small the infraction from the other party. What I'm owed is in my account lickity split! Thank you for your ongoing commitment to my case I can't recommend them enough.

Teresse B.

May, 2023

I would like to thank Mathew Forshaw as well as all staff members from the Wollongong Branch of COD for their due diligence and professionalism, pertaining to my injury claim which lasted just over 6 years. This was not a straight forward matter at all and with the assistance of Matt and Brian, the barrister, we were able to achieve a suitable outcome.
Greatly appreciated.

Trevor A.

April 2023

Unfortunately I needed urgent assistance with updating my terminally ill mother's will. During an emotionally challenging time, I had the pleasure of dealing with Matthew Forshaw, who did everything possible to help me. Matthew went to great lengths to ensure the desired outcome was achieved in a very short timeframe, while still ensuring required legal processes were followed. A massive thank you to Matthew for everything he did to help me during this difficult time.

Roger. S. 

November, 2021

Dear Matthew,

I am so grateful to you for the 4+ years you have spent working hard on [name omitted] behalf. Not only have you achieved an unbelievable financial outcome for her, but you have also enabled her to have faith in herself again.

She now has the strength and resolve to work hard towards a bright future.

Thank you so much for always keeping me up to date with every step and spending time to explain everything to us so patiently.

V.
May 2021

Dear Matt,

It’s hard to really express how thankful I am for all of the years & years of effort, commitment and hard work you have put in to change my life.

Your kindness, patience & compassion made this journey the smoothest it could have been.

S.
May 2021

I would like to express the gratitude and great appreciation for all your effort and hard work over the last 3 years. You made every effort to make me feel at ease and comfortable, plus always making sure I totally understood every process. A very special thank you to Matthew, he went above and beyond in every way. 

Many many thanks,

Graeme K 
January 2020

My wife Patricia suffered a very serious work-related back injury, requiring a lot of surgery and making her unable to work.
We found Carroll & O'Dea and our lawyer Matthew Forshaw very efficient and understanding, and able to assist us with the difficulties associated with Patricia's injuries and her workers compensation claim. He was always very prompt and sympathetic. We couldn't recommend Carroll & O'Dea any more highly for quick and friendly service.

Reg B
September 2019

I had a bad accident at my workplace a couple of years ago, I had worked at the same place for 30 years and after my accident because of all my injuries my work thought it better to leave my job. I was in a state of shock because I was suffering so much pain and then mental stress after leaving my work place.

I had the most fabulous lawyer in Matthew Forshaw, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers Wollongong. Matthew really understood what I was going through and helped me so much to understand the law in my case. He answered my emails as quickly as he could and always returned my phone calls ASAP.

I would not hesitate in recommending Matthew to anyone that has a accident in the workplace to have him represent you.

Thank you
Susanne W
September 2019

I wanted to thank you and all the staff at Carroll and O'Dea for your support and excellent legal representation in the course of my Workers Compensation case.The many successful actions taken by you on my behalf have resulted in significant monetary gains which has assured me of a comfortable retirement.

I would not have stood a chance against the insurance company without your constant efforts on my behalf.

Thank you all most sincerely.

J.Warren
May 2017