Applicant was a young husband and father in his 30's and a painter journeyman when he sustained this crush injury in the course and scope of his duties. It's taken several surgeries to attempt restoring his fingers and use of his right hand with 80% loss of function. This case was fiercely litigated and comprised of a trial regarding treatment issues, countless arbitration hearings, AME evaluations, three doctor cross-examinations, two opposing vocational expert analyses, and two opposing vocational expert depositions, to flesh out the true nature and extent of the permanent disability of this injury and whether this injured worker could ever return to gainful employment.

* Case resolved by Compromise & Release in May 2024

Male Drywall Laborer in his 50's who slipped and fell off of a scaffold while hanging up drywall, sustaining a mild traumatic brain injury, fractured nose, injury to his neck, back and right upper extremity. After 5 AME's in 5 different specialties and a Neuro-Psychological Evaluation, doctors confirmed applicant suffered a mild head trauma making it difficult for him to ever return to work in construction.

Female travel advisor in her 50’s sustained a mild heart attack after work hours due to ongoing stressors at work and overwhelming repetitive job duties.

• Applicant was a female machine operator in her late 50’s
• She hurt herself at work due to strenuous and repetitive duties and ultimately suffered from stomach/GI issues due to medication overuse
• Her “cumulative trauma” claim was ACCEPTED to the Back, Shoulders and Knees
• Applicant had several approved surgeries in the course of her case
• AME’s in orthopedic surgery and internal medicine were utilized by the parties to bring this case to a close

* Case resolved by Compromise & Release in March 2024

Male Porter Driver in his 40's who suffered a cumulative trauma injury from repetitive duties to his back with radiating pain down both legs. After 3 years of litigating, full TTD benefits paid, and the benefit of a retraining voucher, the case settled with a provision for future medical care to include back surgery should symptoms flare up and surgery be necessary.

Male crane worker in his 40’s suffered debilitating injuries to multiple body parts, including his neck, back, knees and lower extremities. His injuries were the result of a cumulative trauma caused by his repetitive job duties involving lifting and moving heavy materials around a construction site.

Applicant was a woman in her late 50's who worked as an ER Registration Clerk for a medical center. Her injuries were to her Neck and bilateral extremities from her repetitive duties doing desk work and data entry. Surgeries were recommended by the doctors in her case, and repeatedly denied for one reason or the other by Utilization Review and IMR.

*Case resolved by Compromise & Release in June 2024

Undocumented male dishwasher in his 40’s twisted his ankle on mat while washing dishes. In the course of the claim it was discovered that he has uncontrolled diabetes, ultimately leading to amputation of his sprained foot below the knee.

• Applicant was a male maintenance technician in his 30’s
• He slipped and fell at work while on top of a roof doing maintenance work
• He sustained serious injuries to his Back, Hips, Lower Extremities
• He also developed Gastrointestinal issues due to NSAID overuse to relieve his pain

* Case resolved by Compromise & Release in January 2024

Male driver in his 40’s sustained orthopedic injuries to several body parts including his neck, back, shoulders, arms, wrists and hands due to repetitive job duties without appropriate rest breaks for relief from pressures of job.

An ultrasound technician in her 30’s suffered orthopedic injuries to multiple body parts (including her shoulders, arms, neck, back and lower extremities) due to her stressful and overbearing job conditions as a medical tech.

Female social services assignee in her 50’s suffered a cumulative trauma injury to her neck, upper extremities, left hand, back and left leg and ankle after working for her employer for over 11 years in the same job position.

Male technician in his 30’s sustained a specific injury to his arm, wrist, back, leg and knee after tripping and falling while walking on a mezzanine of a commercial building at his job site. Applicant landed on his feet, lost his balance and fell backwards, fracturing his arm and knee

Female office clerk in her 30’s tripped and fell at the school office during work hours over a hard wire taped onto the floor. Her claim included grievances for orthopedic injuries, as well as neurological complaints, such as headaches.

Female turndown attendant in housekeeping in her 50's who suffered a specific injury to her back from pushing heavy towel cart. After 3 years of litigation, back surgery, and full TTD benefits paid, the case settled.

Male janitor in his 50's who slipped and fell in the course and scope of his duties while stripping floors, sustaining mild head trauma, neck injury and shoulder sprain. After 104 weeks of full TTD benefits paid, intensive neuro-psychological treatment, and the benefit of a retraining voucher, the case settled.

• Applicant was a female Team Support staff member in her 50’s
• Her job duties included driving students, organizing and supervising youth activities, and office work
• She slipped and fell at work injuring her shoulder, knee, leg and back
• The claim was partially accepted
• An uphill battle ensued to get medical treatment authorized

*Case resolved via Compromise & Release in January 2024