Results

Workers’ compensation settlement for Spanish speaking construction worker. This was a denied case where Client fell off a roof and was paralyzed from the waist down due to burst fractures of the spine.  The case was denied and defended on the basis of intoxication and alleged alcohol consumption during a lunch break. All outstanding medical bills were also negotiated and paid as part of the settlement.

Personal injury and workers’ compensation settlement for salesman’s who was rear-ended by 18-wheeler while driving for work. The personal injury case settled for $500,000, the workers compensation case settled for $80,000, and another $140,000 of benefits were paid out during the workers’ compensation case. Client had shoulder surgery and a non-surgical fractured vertebrae.  Numerous medical issues were litigated in the workers compensation case, and client received a weekly payment while the case was open. As part of the personal injury settlement and litigation, the workers’ compensation lien was negotiated down to 45%.

Workers compensation settlement during litigation. Client was hurt while working as a traveling nurse. She slipped and fell in the parking lot, sustained a hip injury.  Client had multiple hip surgeries, including an arthroscopy, hip replacement, replacement revision.  Client was unlikely due return to her high-paying job given the limitations from surgery.

Workers’ compensation settlement for a lineman of a power company.  Client was hit by a telephone pole, tearing his quadriceps and rotator cuff.  Client had surgery for both, which resulted in permanent restrictions.  The employer tried to return Client to work during his claim and stop his weekly benefits, but through administrative proceedings we were able to keep Client out of work, keep his weekly benefits going, and give him additional time to recover from his injuries.

Workers compensation settlement for an airline ramp agent after an ankle replacement surgery left him unable to go back to lifting heavy luggage and getting in and out of aircraft. We were able to navigate his case and benefits so that Client could also get his pension and long-term disability through his employer, in addition to his settlement.

Workers’ compensation settlement  arising out of a motor vehicle accident while salesman was driving for work.  The at-fault driver was intoxicated and another person in another vehicle died. Client’s injuries included a multi-level neck fusion and shoulder surgery.  Defendants also funded a Medicare Set-Aside account of $11,182 as part of settlement since client was a Medicare recipient. Client also received a settlement for his personal injury case against the at-fault driver.

Workers compensation settlement for frozen food warehouse worker who was injured by a pallet of boxes falling onto him, causing multiple serious injuries. Client had knee replacement surgery and shoulder surgery, and he was not able to return to heavy duty work.  Multiple medical issues were litigated, and the claim settled while the parties were disputing a transfer of care to a new doctor for a third surgery.

Workers compensation settlement for an accepted claim involving two shoulder surgeries.  At the end of treatment, the parties disputed work status and work restrictions, as a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) showed Client was capable of performing heavy-duty work but Client indicated his abilities were far less.

Workers’ compensation settlement in a denied and litigated case involving a degloving injury of the arm.  Client was a machine operator, and her arm was pulled into the machine.  Her employer alleged intoxication was what caused the injury and denied her claim. Client’s claim was settled during the litigation process but before going to court.

Workers compensation settlement.

Workers’ compensation settlement in an accepted case that resulted in back surgery and a spinal cord stimulator. Client’s case was open for 8 years prior to settlement, with hundreds of thousands of dollars paid in wage loss and medical benefits while the case was open.

Workers compensation settlement for a non-surgical back injury to a fast-food restaurant manager.  Client’s injuries resulted in permanent light duty restrictions. The claim was resolved while Defendants were attempting to find client a job by providing vocational rehabilitation services.

Settlement of accepted workers’ compensation claim.

Workers’ compensation settlement for a concrete truck driver who was in a major accident due to a tire blowout, causing the truck to veer off the highway and rollover multiple times. Client sustained multiple severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Client suffered from headaches, dizziness, and vertigo due to the lasting effects of the TBI.

Workers compensation settlement of a disputed claim whether Client’s need for neck surgery was related to the work injury or a pre-existing condition.

Workers’ compensation settlement for truck driver who slipped and fell at an out-of-state filling station.  After shoulder surgery, client was not able to go back to long distance truck driving. Defendants also funded a Medicare Set Aside account as part of settlement. Client also pursued a personal injury claim against the filling station.

Workers’ compensation settlement for nurse who was injured in a car accident while driving for work. Client also settled her personal injury case against the at-fault driver for an additional $150,000.

Workers compensation settlement for longtime truck driver after back surgery left him with permanent limitations where he could not return to work.  Client also qualified for long-term disability and Social Security Disability, entitling him to benefits beyond workers’ compensation.

Workers’ compensation settlement for truck driver who was not able to settle her case at mediation, but the parties were able to negotiate a full and final settlement in the months after.

Workers’ compensation settlement for truck driver who injured her wrist while unloading cargo. Client drove through multiple states servicing national retail stores, but was unable to return to truck driving after her injury left her with limitations.

Workers’ compensation settlement for truck driver who was injured in a multi-vehicle accident.  Client sustained multiple serious injuries to her ankles, knees, hips, and shoulders. Client had ankle replacement surgery and the claim settled on the basis that she would have permanent limitations.

Workers’ compensation settlement for Spanish-speaking furniture upholsterer who injured his elbow.  The injury was serious enough to warrant surgery but Client opted for non-surgical options.  The case resolved due to Client receiving light duty restrictions that kept him from returning to furniture manufacturing.

Workers’ compensation settlement for maintenance technician who had shoulder surgery, leaving him with permanent work restrictions.

Workers compensation settlement for a machine operator whose hand was pulled into a machine, resulting in two completely amputated fingers. Client regained full function and strength in the remainder of his hand.

Workers compensation settlement for an electrician who had back surgery resulting in permanent work restrictions.

Workers’ compensation settlement for maintenance technician who was in a car accident while driving for work. Client injured his knee, lower back, and treatment caused complications with his bloodwork requiring him to receive frequent phlebotomies. Client also settled his personal injury case against the at-fault driver.

Workers compensation settlement for a constructor worker who was operating a skid steer when it fell 10 feet off a platform, causing a back injury with vertebrae fractures. Client avoided surgery but was limited in heavy duty activities at the time of settlement.

Workers compensation settlement

Workers compensation settlement for concrete truck driver who injured her hand while operating equipment on the back of the truck.  Surgery was discussed but was not the best treatment option at the time of settlement due to pre-existing issues in Client’s wrist.

Workers compensation settlement

Workers compensation settlement

Workers’ compensation settlement for a furniture builder who injured his shoulder and had a shoulder replacement surgery.  Defendants also funded a Medicare Set-Aside of over $100,000 at the time of settlement for future medical treatment including possible neck surgery.

Workers compensation settlement for a prison guard who suffered multiple rib fractures in an inmate extraction exercise.  One of the rib fractures did not heal correctly, leaving him with significant and uncontrollable bouts of pain.

Settlement for accepted claim where significant injuries lead to pain management.  At the time of settlement, gastric bypass surgery was being discussed and disputed as to whether it should be covered by workers’ compensation.