Warnken, LLC once again recovered in excess of one million dollars for our injured clients last month and once again (same as last month) concluded 47 cases. Of those 47 conclusions, four cases resulted in recoveries to the injured client in excess of $100,000.
Numerous factors go into determining the answer to the question, “How much is my case worth?” No two cases are ever the same, and their are multiple variables requiring careful analysis. Call a great personal injury attorney to get an idea of the value of your personal injury case. We’re happy to try to help you.
Here are more specifics on last month’s cases…
- Injury: complex comminuted fx of the calcaneus w/ multiple fx lunacies
- Amount: $41,813
- Claimant was working as skilled laborer when he was knocked off of shipping container, injuring his foot/ankle. Treatment consisted of PT and medication.
- Injury: Lisfranc ligament strain
- Amount: $6,500
- Claimant was working as PCT when a metal wipe holder fell onto her foot. Treatment consisted of PT and medicaiton.
- Injury: synovial irriation of glenohumeral joint
- Amount: $50,000
- Clamant was working as thrower when he injured his shoulder when he struck it on steel truck. Treatment consisted of surgery and medication.
- Injury: lumbar strain
- Amount: $4,675
- Claimant was working as crew chef when he was in MVC. Treatment consisted of PT and medication.
- Injury: rotator cuff tear
- Amount: $85,000
- Claimant was working as shift supervisor when he felt sharp pain in shoulder while operating large hammer valve. Treatment consisted of PT, surgery and medications.
- Body Part(s):
- Injury: low-grade tear w/I supraspinatus muscle, L3-L4 disc protrusion
- Amount: $20,000
- Claimant was working as truck driver when he was involved in MVC. Treatment consisted of PT and medications.
- Injury: biceps tenosynovitis, rotator cuff tendinosis, posttraumatic adhesive capsulitis
- Amount: $8,600
- Claimant was working as caregiver when she was in MVC. Treatment consisted of PT and medications.
- Body Part(s): Neck
- Injury: sprain
- Amount: $7,000
- Passenger in a vehicle rear-ended by uninsured motorist while stopped at a red light
- Body Part(s): Neck
- Injury: sprain
- Amount: $7,972
- Passenger in a vehicle rear-ended by uninsured motorist while stopped at a red light
- Body Part(s): Neck
- Injury: strain
- Amount: $6,000
- T-boned by vehicle attempting to merge from gas station on the other side of the intersection
- Body Part(s): Lower back
- Injury: sprain
- Amount: $7,825
- Struck by a vehicle making a too narrow turn in a parking lot
- Injury: n/a
- Amount: $1,200
- Passenger in a vehicle rear-ended while yielding for traffic
- Body Part(s): Head
- Injury: post-traumatic headache
- Amount: $12,000
- Rear-ended while yielding for traffic
- Body Part(s): Neck
- Injury: sprain
- Amount: $20,000
- Rear-ended while slowing for traffic
- Body Part(s): Lower back
- Injury: Sprain
- Amount: $10,500
- Passenger in a parked vehicle that was sideswiped by another vehicle
- Body Part(s): Head
- Injury: TBI
- Amount: $100,000
- Struck by a vehicle that ran a stop sign
- Body Part(s): Lower back
- Injury: strain
- Amount: $15,000
- Struck by a vehicle making a left turn in front of client and taking client’s right of way
- Body Part(s): Neck
- Injury: cervicalgia
- Amount: $5,000
- Passenger in a vehicle struck by another vehicle that ran a red light
- Body Part(s): Lower back
- Injury: disc protrusion
- Amount: $65,000
- Attacked by neighbor’s dog
- Body Part(s): Thumb
- Injury: fracture
- Amount: $31,000
- Injured by broken window at an NFL stadium suite
- Body Part(s): Neck
- Injury: Herniated discs at C5-7
- Amount: $142,746
- Worker was struck on the head by a falling tool, sustaining a head and neck injury. Worker was diagnosed with herniated discs and underwent a multiple level fusion. Worker went through vocational services but was not able to return to work. Eventually worker elected to retire.
- Body Part(s): Lower Extremity
- Injury: Fracture to fibular shaft and peroneal nerve damage
- Amount: $88,168
- Worker was struck by a forklift blade, which went through the leg, causing a lower limb fracture and permanent peroneal nerve damage. Worker underwent two surgeries. Opposite knee was added due to overcompensation. Worker returned to work for brief period, but decided to retire.
- Body Part(s): Knee
- Injury: Patellar fracture
- Amount: $40,000
- Worker slipped and fell and sustained a fractured kneecap. Received post-injury knee injection and was able to return to work after additional therapy.
- Body Part(s): Neck
- Injury: Sprains and strains
- Amount: $13,500
- Worker was involved in a work-related motor vehicle collision. After conservative care, worker returned to work with a different employer.
- Body Part(s): Neurological
- Injury: Traumatic brain injury
- Amount: $48,360
- Worker was punched repeatedly by student and sustained a TBI and psychological injuries. Long period of care by neurologist, psych, and neuro-ophthalmologist. Worker was unable to return to work with the school system and elected to retire.
- Body Part(s): Leg
- Injury: Tear of the medial meniscus
- Amount: $142,564
- Worker sustained a torn knee ligament and back injury while pushing a heavy gang box that became stuck while on the job site. Worker underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair the meniscus as well as pre- and post-surgical injections. Conservative care for the back. Worker was able to return to work in a lighter job.
- Body Part(s): Neck
- Injury: Cervical sprain and spasms
- Amount: $11,750
- Claimant slipped and fell in employer’s parking garage and sustained injuries to multiple body parts. Underwent conservative care. Was offered injections, but declined. Employee returned to work with a different employer.
- Body Part(s): Mental
- Injury: PTSD
- Amount: $22,500
- Claimant was assaulted at work. Claimant missed work and no SF-1 was filed, so the claim was filed after the two-year deadline. It was accepted without a hearing based on the Employer’s failure to file the appropriate paperwork.
- Body Part(s): Neck
- Amount: $14,100
- Claimant sustained a neck injury after lifting a patient in bed. Claimant had injections.
- Body Part(s): Back
- Injury: Strain
- Amount: $8,540
- Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle crash at work. Claimant had therapy for the injuries sustained.
- Body Part(s): Arms
- Injury: Burns
- Amount: Confidential
- Claimant sustained burns over the arms and upper body at work. Claimant was hospitalized for weeks as a result and was unable to return to pre-injury employment. Claimant was successful in finding an entirely new career in voc rehab.
- Body Part(s): Back
- Injury: strain
- Amount: $6,000
- Claimant was struck by a shopping car by someone shoplifting.
- Body Part(s): Back
- Injury: strain
- Amount: $45,665
- Claimant reopened claim for additional care. Claimant had additional treatment in the form of therapy.
- Body Part(s): Back
- Injury: Herniations
- Amount: $124,081
- Claimant reopened his claim for additional treatment. Claimant had three surgeries.
- Body Part(s): Hand
- Injury: Sprain
- Amount: $15,000
- Claimant fell out of a chair at work. Claimant had therapy.
- Body Part(s): Back
- Injury: Strain
- Amount: $20,000
- Claimant was lifting a heavy object and injured the back. Claimant had therapy but declined injections.
- Body Part(s): Back
- Injury: Strain
- Amount: $15,860
- Claimant injured back after lifitng a heavy object. Claimant had therapy and injections.
- Body Part(s): Knee
- Injury: Strain
- Amount: $7,320
- Claimant injured the knee after having surgery for an unrelated situation. Claimant had additional therapy.
- Body Part(s): Ear
- Injury: Hearing Loss
- Amount: $26,760
- Claimant was involved in an officer involved shooting that caused him to have hearing issues. He also developed PTSD.
- Injury: Strain
- Amount: $35,100
- Claimant sustained a back injury after lifting heavy objects at work.
- Body Part(s): Back
- Injury: Strain
- Amount: $25,000
- Claimant fell from a chair at work and injured the back. Claimant had surgery that was contested as being causally related to the claim.
- Body Part(s): Shoulder
- Injury: Sprain
- Amount: $6,100
- Claimant injured the shoulder while in the police academy. Claimant had therapy.
- Body Part(s): Neck
- Injury: strain
- Amount: $8,540
- Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle crash at work. Claimant had therapy for the injuries sustained.
- Body Part(s): Wrist
- Injury: Sprain
- Amount: $15,000
- Claimant was injured after a heavy object fell onto claimant.
- Body Part(s): Wrist
- Injury: Torn TFCC
- Amount: $8,784
- Claimant was using a power tool that locked up, causing injury.
- Body Part(s): Head
- Injury: Concussion
- Amount: $33,450
- A large cabinet fell from the wall, striking claimant in the head. Claimant had a concussion and vision issues as a result.
- Body Part(s): Back
- Injury: strain
- Amount: $3,165
- Claimant was rear-ended at work. Claimant had therapy.
