WORKERS COMPENSATION—
Injury resulted from job
My client’s employer disputed that my client was injured on the job. At the Arbitration hearing, the Arbitrator agreed with the employer and ruled the injury was not work related. I appealed the Arbitrator’s ruling to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. The Commission disagreed with the Arbitrator and reversed the Arbitrator’s ruling in my client’s favor. The employer then appealed to the Circuit Court and Illinois Appellate Court. After hearing oral arguments, the Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the Commission. My client will now get the surgery he needs and has been waiting for. Well worth the fight!
CRPS related to work injury
My client’s employer disputed that my client’s complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) symptoms were related to a work injury. In fact, the employer and insurance company hired a well-known defense doctor to say as much. We proceeded to trial. At the hearing, the Arbitrator ruled in my client’s favor. The employer appealed the Arbitrator’s ruling to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. The Commission agreed with the Arbitrator’s findings and rulings. My client will now get the treatment he requires. Another great fight for my client!
Shoulder Injury: $240,000
Client suffered shoulder injury lifting a heavy object while performing job duties. My client was able to undergo the shoulder surgery under a Workers’ Compensation Claim.
Knee Injury: $235,000
My client received a twisted knee injury due to an uneven surface while performing job duties. This client was able to receive the knee surgery necessary.
PERSONAL INJURY—
Car Accident: $350,000
Client was injured when another vehicle ran a red light. Client suffered wrist injury and underwent surgery. Policy limits were recovered.
Store Spill: $250,000
Client was injured at a store. A video obtained from the store showed an employee spill liquid on the floor that was not properly cleaned up. My client was at the store with their granddaughter when they slipped and suffered injury.
Bus Stop: $575,000
Client was driving a school bus, en route to pick up kids when stopped at a railroad crossing, as required by law. While stopped at the crossing – with no kids inside the bus – a vehicle rear-ended the bus. My client suffered back injury requiring radio-frequency ablations. Policy limits were recovered.
Laundromat: $150,000
Client was washing clothing at local laundromat when the owner of the laundromat placed a defective stepper on the floor for customer use. My client fell off the stepper and fractured wrist.