case-results: Workers' Compensation

Client was severely injured by passing ambulance that hit side mirror sending shrapnel into client’s face and eyes. Our firm also handled the workers’ compensation case arising from the same injury.

Client injured neck and back while working when another driver failed to yield causing a collision. In addition, our firm obtained a second settlement for the client in handling his worker’s compensation case that included payment of all medical expenses, lost wages and additional benefits.

Client catastrophically injured lower back and knees during a lifting incident while working for a paper company. Sherrod and Bernard obtained all workers’ compensation benefits for many years before settling the case. The settlement also requires the workers’ compensation insurance company to pay medical bills
for life.

Client was rear-ended in a work vehicle. He sustained a serious back injury, which resulted in back surgery. The results of the litigation included resolution of workers’ compensation and health insurance lien. Sherrod & Bernard made a successful argument that our client could not be made whole if the lien holders were entitled to reimbursement from the litigation, which resulted in waivers of the statutory liens.

Client injured on the job when his logging truck overturned resulting in spinal cord injury and multiple fractures. Prior to settlement, client received all workers’ compensation benefits including payment of all medical treatment.

Client injured low back lifting steel tubing on the job. Insurance company also paid for all medical care to include setting up a fund valued at $249,000 for future care.

Client was catastrophically injured on the job in a one car crash. Case settled after employer paid workers’ compensation benefits for eight (8) years.

Client injured on the job when he fell from truck resulting in neck injury and surgery. Employer denied claim but agreed to settle just prior to trial.

Client had a workers’ compensation claim where she injured her neck and shoulder in a lifting incident requiring multiple surgeries. Prior to settlement, client received all workers’ compensation benefits including payment for all medical treatment.

Client re-injured lower back in lifting incident while working for soft drink company.