February 2016 Workers’ Compensation Examples
Here are a sampling of workers’ comp cases Warnken, LLC brought to a permanent or temporary conclusion in February 2016. To learn a little more about what we mean when we say “permanent or temporary conclusion” – read this article: Stip or Settle in Workers’ Comp.
- Injury: Medial meniscus tear
- Body Part: Knee
- Amount: In excess of $10,000
- Claimant was injured when he fell and twisted his knee. He had pre-existing injury to the knee. He underwent surgical repair and was able to return to pre-injury employment.
- Injury: Left rotator cuff tear, left knee strain, back strain, neck strain, chronic headaches
- Body Part: Shoulder, knee, neck, back, head
- Amount: $30,000.00
- Claimant was injured while working in a warehouse where he fell. He was both treated conservatively and had surgery to the shoulder. He was unable to return to pre-injury employment.
- Injury: Scarring
- Body Part: Face
- Amount: $2,324.00
- Claimant was awarded benefits for disfigurement. He was struck by a client while at work, which caused a deep laceration on his face.
- Injury: Shoulder and cervical strain
- Body Part: Shoulder and neck
- Amount: $10,000
- Claimant was injured when pulling a heavy box from overhead. Received conservative treatment.
- Injury: Hypertension
- Body part: Heart
- Amount: $15,000
- Claimant developed hypertension as a result of employment as a law enforcement officer.
- Injury: Hypertension
- Body Part: Heart
- Amount: Between $15,000-20,000
- Claimant developed hypertension as a result of employment as a law enforcement officer.
- Injury: Left index finger contusion
- Body Part: Left index finger contusion
- Amount: $5,000.00
- Claimant injured his left index finger when he was pulling on a board and his finger became stuck in a stack of boards.
- Injury: Partial amputation and crush injury
- Body Part: Right great toe
- Amount: $7,300.00
- Claimant was injured when a trailer landed on his toe after it slipped off a jack. He sustained a partial amputation and crush injury that required sutures and therapy.