When working in Virginia, our client suffered an unfortunate fall. After working most of the day our client found themselves
on top of a ladder changing a light bulb on a high ceiling. With the day coming to an end this would seem to be a simple task compared to the construction earlier in the day, although this was not the case and our client soon fell to the floor. After being rushed to the hospital our client was soon evaluated and diagnosed with severe brain injuries requiring surgery.
With no time to lose, multiple surgeries were performed and after a long recovery our client was able to settle his claim for $3.3 million. He has since returned to his native country of El Salvador, and lives comfortably with his family.
Case No. 909090JRL – 2009 Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim
When working at a drycleaner employees must be careful to protect themselves against burns from equipment. Although, even the most cautious workers strive to prevent injuries at work, our client was unfortunate enough to excessively burn her hand with a hot iron. After being evaluated, the treating physician ordered extensive treatment including from both an orthopedic surgeon as well as a plastic surgeon. After completing her medical treatment we were able to obtain a top offer of $30,000.00 to fully and finally settle the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim.
quired 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.
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