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Saint Mary's v Baker
Mr. Malloy tried this case which then was taken to the appellate court which found for the plaintiff ordering the medical providers could not balance bill injure workers' later this language from Mr Malloy's appellate court opinion was added into Title 22 of the Indiana Workers' Compensation Act and gave protections to the injured worker from bring billed,dunned, harassed and even sued for these outstanding bills which may not have been paid by an insurance company
Settled for $9,000
Client suffered a workers compensation injury when items fell off a shelf and on to her. She received a fractured rib and strained back.
Iron Worker Can’t Work
A client sustained back and groin injury that required multiple surgeries. As a result of the accident, the iron worker can no longer work. Illinois Workman’s Compensation Act allows for lifetime temporary partial disability or wage differential. The case was settled for $300,000 for comprise on his wage differential.
Machine Malfunction
A client suffered major injuries to his face after being struck in the face by a machine that malfunctioned. Two years after being released and returning to work the client suffered a stroke that prohibited work. The doctors could not determine exactly if the work accident caused the stroke. The case was settled for $115,000.
Surgery Required
A client suffered a massive rotator cuff tear while at work. Ultimately surgery was required as a result of the injury. The case was settled for $53,000.
Surgery Refused
While working, a client sustained a shoulder injury and cervical spine injury. The injury was severe and the doctor recommended surgery, however the client refused surgery. The case was settled for $49,000 based on the injury and waiver of surgery.
Permanent Partial Impairment
A case was settled for $48,000 after a worker injured his knee as the result of an . (LINK to accident on the job page). After a total knee replacement, the worker returned to work, reinjuring the knee and back. The permanent partial impairment of the lower extremity was 10%.
Restaurant Worker Injured
A manager at a fast food restaurant was struck on the head by a burglar and sustained a head injury resulting in mild cognitive deficits and constant headaches. The physician treating the injury provided a 16% PPI. The case was settled for $95,000 based on the PPI and money for the medications that she will need indefinitely.
Boxes Cause Injury
While working on a loading dock, the client was struck on the neck and back causing injury. The client received conservative care for joint strain and neck strain which resulted in lost wages. The case was settled for $17,000.
Work Related Back Injury
A client sustained two compensable injuries, one to the neck and one to the lower back. One doctor performed a discectomy on her neck and determined a 9% whole person PPI. Another doctor treated the lower back which successfully cured the ailment. The case was settled for $17,000 for compromise on both claims plus settlement for employment claims stemming for defendant’s termination of client.
Finger Injury at Work
An Illinois client sustained a worker’s compensation injury to hi tight small finger including frature and partial amputation. Settled for $8,500 based on 73% loss of the finger.
Taxi Cab vs. Bicycle
A client was struck by a taxi cab backing out of a driveway as she was riding her bike. The claimed that he didn’t actually hit her bike and that she fell off on her own. The accident resulted in torn ankle ligaments and torn meniscus in her knee, both requiring surgery. The client wanted to settle without going to trial so a $100,000 offer was accepted.
Work Injury
An Indiana worker fell at work and broke her right wrist. Surgery was required and she suffered residual problems with strength and grip. The doctor issued a 30% PPI, Permanent Partial Impairment The case with the grocery store was settled for $25,000.
Bus Injury
A client suffered sustained injuries to his upper extremities, neck, and back during a bus accident. The case was settled for $60,000 after 4 months of physical therapy and lost wages for the same period.
Truck Accident Injury
An Indiana client was driving a semi trailer truck when he was struck by another semi. He suffered to his neck, upper extremity and ribs. The doctor’s opinion was that neck surgery was required. The case was settled for $45,000.
Rotator Cuff Injury
Due to an Illinois workman’s comp accident, the client suffered compensable rotator cuff injury that required arthroscopic repair surgery. Due to 30% loss of the arm, a $47,500 settlement was negotiated.
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