Archive for September, 2011

Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

Monday, September 26th, 2011

Our client was driving down I-66 westbound in Northern Virginia when he encountered a rather large patch of black ice. Unfortunately he was unable to keep his work truck under control, and despite his best efforts to avoid crashing the truck, slid off the roadway and struck a post.

As a result of the accident, our client suffered neck and back sprains/strains, and also suffered from a shoulder injury which did not respond to either physical therapy or injections. Our client was diagnosed as suffering from Subacromial Impingement Syndrome and required an arthroscopic subacromial decompression of the left shoulder. Following the surgery and a long course of physical therapy, our client recovered from his injuries and was released back to work without any restrictions.  Following a long negotiation with the Workers Compensation Insurance Carrier, this claim settled for $45,000.

Case No. 909090MH – 2009 Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim

 

Virginia Workers Compensation Settlement – Scaphoid Fracture

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Virginia Workers Compensation Scaphoid FractureA Virginia worker fell 6 feet off a truck bed, and landed on his left arm unfortunately the concrete floor was not forgiving, and our client suffered a scaphoid fracture of the left wrist.  The client was taken to the nearest emergency room where it was determined that he required an Open reduction, internal fixation of the scaphoid fracture. Following the surgery and a course of physical therapy, our client returned to work without restrictions.

Once the treating physician determined that the client was at maximum medical improvement, the client received 22% Permanent Partial Disability of his left arm. The client an undocumented worker with a low compensation rate, settled this case for $15,000.

Case No.. 909090JA – 2009 Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim

Top Ten Things To Do If You Have Had An Auto Accident

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

These are the Top Ten Things To Do If You Have Had An Auto Accident:

 

1. Call the police call (911).

2. Get as much information as you can about the other driver and his vehicle.

3. Get witness information; names, addresses, and phone numbers.

4. If you are hurt, tell the police and get medical care.  Go to the emergency room, you deserve to be checked.

5. If you have a camera or camera phone, take photos of the accident scene.

6. Be aggressive in getting medical care and getting yourself well.

7. Be extremely careful and hesitant when speaking with the insurance companies.  Their sole purpose is to deny the claim or to pay as little as possible.

8. Do not accept any money or sign any papers until you are absolutely certain your injuries and continued health will be covered.

9. Document everything. Such as property damage estimates, medical bills, medical records, lost wages, pharmacy receipts, and your phone calls with the insurance company.

10. If there is any doubt about the insurance company accepting your claim or if you think they are taking too long to respond to you, call a lawyer.

 

Pedestrian Safety

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Even with the help of pedestrian crosswalks and pedestrian signals, according to the National Highway Traffic Association and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2009 approximately 4,902 pedestrians are killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States. 14% of the total fatalities reported in a year are pedestrian related. 59,000 pedestrians were injured in motor vehicle accidents. Most of these accidents could have been prevented by way of safety precautions.

States and local communities are responsible for implementing the pedestrian safety campaigns through local television, radio stations, and print media.  With the growing Hispanic community, many states are distributing material in Spanish. Pedestrian accidents are a big problem in Latin American, where there are little to no laws enforcing pedestrian safety.  Materials such as posters are being posted at local Motor Vehicle Offices in both English and Spanish. While a pedestrian safety campaign may never eradicate pedestrian fatalities, it will help reduce accidents and teach pedestrian that they too must abide by the law when crossing the street.

Here are the Highlights of 2009 NHTSA report:  NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts: Highlights of 2009 Motor Vehicle Crashes

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