A forklift operator was working in shipping and receiving trying to lift a 350 lb. roll of linoleum when he felt a ‘click’ in his upper back (thoracic spine). That ‘click’ required an instrumented spinal fusion, including screws and rods, to repair his thoracic spine. Even though the worker was fairly young, Our Team was able to secure an award for him of $201,600 (75% of total disability).
Case Results
A custodian injured his neck and left shoulder while working. The injuries resulted in constant pain radiating from his neck. The injured worker also had many prior injuries. Our Team was able to secure the injured worker an award of $194,420 as well as lifetime benefits from the Second Injury Fund.
A worker for a plastic tube manufacturer was driving for work when her vehicle was struck by a bus. The worker sustained herniated discs in her cervical and lumbar spine. Ultimately, the injured worker required cervical decompression surgery and a fusion. Even though the injured worker had prior neck injuries, Our Team was able to secure the discharge of more than $70,000 in liens, payment of $11,269 in disputed medical bills, and an award of $189,990.
After a prison guard developed metastatic lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma, Our Team was able to determine that he was exposed to asbestos during abatement projects in the workplace. Even though the worker had a history of smoking two packs of cigarettes per day, Our Team was able to secure an award for his widow of $187,650.
A custodian was pushing a table when he started feeling pain in his neck and shoulder. The significant injuries required surgical repair. Our Team was able to secure the injured worker an award of $178,342.
A fuel delivery driver’s injured both shoulders from pushing and pulling a fuel hose. The injuries were severe enough that the worker had to have surgery on both shoulders. Our Team was able to secure an award of $177,301 from the employer and lifetime benefits from the Second Injury Fund
After a truck mechanic suffered an injury to his eye, Our Team was able to secure the injured worker an award of $171,000.
A school librarian worked in a library that was constructed before 1981. During her employment there were renovations and asbestos abatement projects inside the library that exposed her to asbestos. After a lengthy trial Our Team was able to secure her widower with $165,000 in dependency benefits.
A truck driver injured his neck while working. The worker had a long history of neck injuries, which complicated the matters. Our Team was able to secure the injured worker an award of $153,900.
A truck driver was injured when he opened the door of his trailer and a 520 lb. package fell on him, fracturing his right elbow and arm. In his original case, Our Team was able to secure the injured worker an award of $103,856, with more treatment and an additional $48,221 on his reopener.
