Our Case Results

A 45-year-old male injured on the job working at the port when a co-worker disconnected the hose he was using caused the Claimant to fall off the truck and sustain multiple, significant injuries. Both workers’ compensation and personal injury claims were filed.

The workers’ compensation claim resulted in permanent total disability benefits being paid for many years before a settlement of $779,000 was obtained. The personal injury claim was denied by the Circuit Court finding the defendant had workers’ compensation immunity.

The 3d District Court of Appeal overturned this ruling and upon remand the personal injury case was settled for $2,700,000($2.7 million). (OJCC 09-008343)

A 42-year-old male injured on the job while riding in the bed of his work pickup truck. He initially sustained injuries which resulted in injuries to his left upper extremity. This injury later developed into Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(CRPS).

The employer/Carrier denied the progression of CRPS to his lower extremity. A successful result was obtained and the claimant was declared permanently and totally disabled until the case was ultimately settled for $650,000 and over $2,500,000 in benefits (OJCC#09-015737)