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$285,713 + Lifetime Benefits to Injured Truck Driver

$285,713 + Lifetime Benefits to Injured Truck Driver

A truck driver was injured when he tried to free a frozen trailer door. It broke loose and struck him on the left shoulder. The worker suffered a massive rotator cuff tear and biceps tendon tear. Our Team was able to secure the injured worker an award of $285,713 from his employer, as well as lifetime benefits from the Second Injury Fund due to his pre-existing injuries.

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