Verdicts & Settlements

April 26, 2013

$145,000 Settlement for Injured Mover

A mover injured his lower back while pulling out walking boards from the moving truck. He was unable to continue working, so the employer began paying him workers’ compensation benefits.  He eventually returned to work, but was forced to stop … Continue reading

April 26, 2013

David Stern Settles Work Injury Case for $185,000

A millwright injured his low back while pushing and pulling a heavy air pump. He was taken out of work due to his injury and began receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Although he was not released to return to work in … Continue reading

April 26, 2013

$100,000 Settlement for Truck Driver

A truck driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving through New York. He injured his neck and right shoulder and stopped working on the date of the incident. The employer acknowledged the injury and began paying wage … Continue reading

April 26, 2013

Allison Wheeler Secures Settlement for Auto Body Repair Technician

An auto body repair technician injured his lower back while installing a heavy sliding glass door. The pain was so severe that he was forced to stop working. Although he had sustained a prior low back injury fifteen years ago, … Continue reading

April 25, 2013

$119,700 Settlement Secured for Building Engineer

A building engineer injured his left knee while moving tables in his office building. He had previous issues with the same knee, but had been working without any difficulties for more than a decade. He was sent to treat with … Continue reading

April 25, 2013

Chris Fox Secures $100,000 Settlement for Worker

A soda selector for a popular beverage company injured his lower back while standing and selecting soda. The pain was so overwhelming that he fell to his knees. He came under the care of the panel doctor, and was released … Continue reading

April 25, 2013

Jerry Lehocky Settles $100,000 for Injured CNA

A CNA injured her lower back and right leg as a result of a slip and fall while working. She began treating with the employer’s panel doctors and was immediately placed on light duty restrictions. Although she was missing time … Continue reading

April 25, 2013

Sam Pond Secures $145,000 Settlement for Laborer

A laborer was carrying a 16 foot plank up a hill when he stepped into a hole filled with mud, causing him to roll over to the left. He felt his left leg pull and reported the injury to his … Continue reading

April 25, 2013

David Stern Settles $119,500 Workers’ Compensation Case

A machine operator injured himself after tripping over a machine and landing on his right hand. He reported the injury to the company doctor and was sent to a specialist. The specialist did not have any openings for a month, … Continue reading

April 24, 2013

David Stern Secures $150,000 Settlement for Worker

A patient care worker injured her back while lifting a heavy object. She missed a few weeks of work and received wage loss benefits for her lost time.  She eventually returned to work full duty. Around eight months later, the … Continue reading