In Q1 2023, Warnken, LLC Recovered $3,825,943.71 for Our Injured Clients

Byron Warnken on May 29, 2023
Posted in Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Successes for Our Clients, Workers' Comp.

We continue the tradition of posting our results so you can see what cases of various injury types are worth. Please remember, when considering your personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, or car crash case – no two matters are ever the same and our successes in the past don’t guarantee success in your case. There are a lot of variables that go into determining the value of the case. The injuries, the lost wages, the medicals are just the start. Our job is to help you recover the most compensation possible for your injuries. We never promise specific results or specific numbers – no honest lawyer should. We simply promise our best efforts.

Also, you don’t pay our fee or expenses, unless you win. Please see the specifics of last month’s results below…

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Disc herniation at C4-5
• Amount: $70,000
• Claimant injured the neck while lifting and moving heavy product. The worker was diagnosed with a C4-5 disc herniation and was recommended for surgery. Worker did not wish to undergo surgery. Claim was resolved on appeal during mediation.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Occupational Hearing Loss
• Amount: $9,845
• Claimant sustained occupational hearing loss as a result of employment with RG Steel.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Full thickness rotator cuff tear
• Amount: $39,488
• Claimant sustained an injury to the shoulder when a full load of product fell, struck the worker and pined the worker to the side of the truck. Worker underwent a arthroscopy with extensive glenohumeral joint debridement, debridement of the superior labrum, synovectomy, bursectomy, and rotator cuff repair. Two years later, the worker’s shoulder remained symptomatic and a secord surgery was performed. The second surgery was a revision of the rotator cuff repair, joint debridement, capsulotomy and the anterior-inferior capsule, and lysis of adhesions. The worker returned to work with a new employer.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Herniated discs at L3-5
• Amount: $282,303
• Claimant tripped and fell down a flight of stairs. After conservative care and injections, the worker underwent a L3-5 arthrodesis with hardware at L4-5. Later the worker was diagnosed with pseudoarthrosis and underwent a second surgery, which was an L4-5 fusion. The worker remains under the care of the treating neurosurgeon and for pain management.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: Fracture and dislocation of pinky finger
• Amount: $7,648
• Claimant sustained a fractured pinky finger and post-concussive headaches when the forklift that the worker was operating became lodges in a doorway. Worker underwent hand therapy and treatment for the headache condition. After care, the worker returned to work with the same employer.

• Injury: Electric Shock
• Amount: $18,500
• Claimant sustained an electrical shock injury. The injured worker underwent occupational therapy and returned to work for a different employer.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Aggravation of lumbar disc disease
• Amount: $2,240
• Claimant aggravated his underlying herniated disc injury and underwent physical therapy. The injured workers returned to work in the same position.

• Injury: cervical sprain, thoracic sprain, lumbar sprain
• Amount: $30,000
• Claimant was working as driver when he was in a MVC. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medications.

• Body Part(s): Throat
• Injury: esophageal spasm
• Amount: $4,995
• Claimant choked on food at fast food restaurant. Treatment consisted of medication.

• Injury: Cervicothoracic sprain
• Amount: $15,000
• Claimant was involved in an MVC. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medications.

• Injury: posttraumatic anxiery and depression, 1st and 2nd degree burns
• Amount: $10,000
• Claimant was working as a cook when she suffered burns after gas broiler whooshed into her face. Treatment consisted of medication and psychotherapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: shoulder impingement syndrome, partial rotator cuff tear
• Amount: $4,400
• Claimant was working as a cashier when she tripped and fell over crate. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, injections, and medication.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $4,230
• Claimant was at work when they were struck in the knee with bags from a belt loader. Claimant returned for treatment due to worsening symptoms and was treated with physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Herniation
• Amount: $30,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff aggravated a prior condition and underwent surgery.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $7,500
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle collision during the course of their employment. Claimant was treated with x-rays and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $7,500
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle collision during the course of their employment. Claimant was treated with x-rays and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Amount: $219,440
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle collision during the course of their employment. Claimant was treated with diagnostic testing, home exercises, and PT.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Meniscus tear
• Amount: $2,547
• Claimant reopened claim for additional medical care. Claimant had additional physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Heart
• Injury: Hypertension
• Amount: $3,350
• Claimant reopened claim due to additional medical care and medication.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: ACL Tear
• Amount: $154,350
• Claimant sustained injury to the right knee while working. Claimant had two surgeries on this knee. While recovering, Claimant developed pain and issues with the left knee due to overcompensation, which was found to be compensable. Claimant had surgery to the left knee. The Subsequent Injury Fund was also held liable for pre-existing conditions.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $8,736
• Claimant slipped while walking on stairs and carrying a patient. Claimant had physical therapy and was able to return to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: ACL Tear
• Amount: $55,000
• Claimant fell from a ladder while working. Claimant had surgery to the knee and injections to the back, as well as physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: strain
• Amount: $7,500
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Claimant attended physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $11,500
• Claimant sustained injury to the back after lifting heavy objects at work. Claimant underwent a course of physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Hearing Loss
• Amount: $5,000
• Claimant developed hearing loss from working as a volunteer firefighter. The Commission denied the claim and it was resolved on appeal.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $5,600
• Claimant sustained injury to the shoulder after lifting a heavy object at work. Claimant had therapy for the condition and returned to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Compression Fracture
• Amount: $22,700
• Claimant fell from a ceiling while installing a fan, causing a compression fracture and shoulder tear. Claimant was treated with therapy. The claim was contested because it was alleged that the Claimant was an independent contractor. A jury decided in favor of Claimant that he was an employee and entitled to workers’ comp benefits.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Postconcussive Syndrome
• Amount: $9,350
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle collision during the course of employment. Claimant was treated with physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator Cuff Tear
• Amount: $28,500
• Claimant was reaching for a box at work when they sustained injury to the shoulder. Claimant underwent surgery and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $5,600
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle collision during the course of employment. Claimant was treated with physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Wrist
• Injury: Fracture
• Amount: $240,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff underwent surgery and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Foot
• Injury: Fracture
• Amount: $60,740
• Claimant slipped and fell at work. Claimant underwent two surgeries.

• Body Part(s): Psychological
• Amount: $5,915
• Claimant discovered a dead body at work. Claimant underwent counseling.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Fracture
• Amount: $50,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff underwent surgery and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: C3-4 Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
• Amount: $65,310
• Claimant sustained injuries to his neck, back and shoulder moving and throwing a couch into a dumpster. Worker was diagnosed with herniated discs and underwent an ACDF to C3-4. Later, worker developed myelomalacia. For the back, the worker was diagnosed with L5-S1 herniated disc and underwent multiple injections. Worker also had multiple pre- and post-surgical injections for the neck. A spinal cord stimulator was attempted, but was later removed. As a result of the work injury, the injured worker was diagnosed with ongoing depression and anxiety and a mental health aspect was added to the claim. The worker continues to receive monthly pain management and psychological care.

• Body Part(s): Jaw
• Injury: Fractured mandible and loss of teeth
• Amount: $57,000
• Claimant was punched in the face by a co-worker and sustained multiple jaw fractures with loss of teeth. Worker underwent extensive dental treatment and received replacement dentures. Client passed away during pendency of the claim.

• Body Part(s): Hip
• Injury: Driver sustained a torn hip labral as a result of a motor vehicle collision
• Amount: $23,000
• Claimant sustained a torn hip labral when he was shot at by another vehicle. This was a uninsured motorist claim since the vehicle was not identified. Non-surgical care. Worker returned to work for a different employer in a lighter duty job.

• Body Part(s): Foot
• Injury: Fracture of the Great Toe
• Amount: $5,575
• Claimant sustained a fractured great toe when the worker fell from a motorcycle. The toe/foot was immobilized and the worker underwent therapy once the fracture healed. Worker returned to work in the same duty assignment.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Contusion and traumatic pes anserine bursitis
• Amount: $4,368
• Claimant was pushed to the floor by a patient and sustained injury to the knee. Claimant underwent physical therapy and return to work for the same employer in the same position.

• Injury: strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back
• Amount: $4,480
• Claimant was involved in a MVC. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medications.

• Injury: contusion
• Amount: $4,140
• Claimant was working as lot man when he slipped and fell on shoulder. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medications

• Injury: meniscus tear
• Amount: $8,976
• Claimant was working as equipment operator when, while pulling hose, he felt pop in knee. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, surgery and medications.

• Injury: meniscus tear
• Amount: $5,280
• Claimant was working as equipment operator when, while lifitng 450 lbs screen, he injured knee. Treatment consisted of injections, physical therapy, and medications.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: acute pain in shoulder
• Amount: $20,000
• Claimant was working as butcher when he was kicked by sheep. Treatment consisted of medication.

• Injury: partial articulr sided suprasponatus tear
• Amount: $24,000
• Claimant was working as driver when he slipped and fell on shoulder. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, injections, work hardening, and medications.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Limb injury
• Amount: $800
• Child, 1 urgent care visit, specials $135

• Body Part(s): Arm
• Injury: shoulder pain
• Amount: $855
• Child, 1 urgent care visit, specials $190

• Injury: Thoracolumbar sprain/strain, left forearm strain, right forearm strain
• Amount: $3,250
• Originally denied as no-low, $2000 specials, 3 weeks tx

• Body Part(s): Fussiness
• Injury: Fussiness in toddler
• Amount: $1,500
• Child, 1 ER visit, specials $200

• Body Part(s): L hip, lower back, L shoulder
• Amount: $46,740
• Jury trial award. Disputed liability. Permanency claimed.

• Body Part(s): Head, Lower back
• Injury: Lumbar sprain, post traumatic headaches
• Amount: $10,052

• Body Part(s): neck, lower back, coccyx
• Injury: chronic cervical sprain, chronic lumbar sprain, chronic coccydynia
• Amount: $30,000
• WCC case, limits, specials of $29500

• Body Part(s): Neck, R shoulder, lower back
• Injury: Sprain/strain of cervical spine and lumbar spine, R shoulder sprain/strain
• Amount: $7,000

• Injury: post-traum headaches, bilat shoulder strains, cervicothoracic and thoracolumbar sprain/strain
• Amount: $6,000

• Injury: post-traum headaches, thoracolumbar sprain/strain
• Amount: $7,000

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: strain
• Amount: $1,500
• Child, 1 ER visit, specials $850.87

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator cuff tear
• Amount: $42,465
• Clamant reopened claim for additional treatment. Claimant had surgery to the shoulder and therapy. Due to the worsening of condition, the subsequent injury fund was also held in for pre-existing conditions.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $6,720
• Claimant was lifting a box at work and injured the back. The claimant received physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $4,400
• Claimant tripped and fell at work causing injury to the shoulder. Claimant had therapy and returned to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s): Ankle
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $4,188
• Claimant reopened claim for additional medical care. Claimant had additional therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Herniated disc
• Amount: $30,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash while working. This matter settled for limits against the at-fault driver. Plaintiff received physical therapy and an injection was recommended.

• Body Part(s): Leg
• Injury: Disfigurement
• Amount: $1,748
• Claimant was bitten by a dog while working. Claimant had a scar on the leg from the bite.

• Body Part(s): Arm
• Injury: Disfigurement
• Amount: $4,460
• Claimant was bitten by a suspect during an arrest. Claimant was scarred as a result.

• Body Part(s): Hypertension
• Injury: Hypertension
• Amount: $202,263
• As a result of a career in law enforemcent, claimant developed hypertension. The hypertension resuled in end stage renal failure. The Claimant was also compensated for prior conditions through the Subsequent Injury Fund.

• Body Part(s): Hand
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $20,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Plaintiff sustained a wrist sprain which was splinted. The Plaintiff also needed to have her teeth examined to ensure that they were properly aligned.

• Body Part(s): Dependency
• Amount: $400,000
• WCC found Dependency and insurer appealed. Claim was settled for present day value of claim with one child being considered in need of lifetime dependency benefits.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Bilateral neuroforaminal stenosis at C5-6 with cord encroachment
• Amount: $43,000
• Claimant slipped and fell on ice, injuring the shoulder and also injuring the neck and other shoulder. Claimant received injections to both shoulders. The neck was diagnosed with a C5-C6 cord impingement and surgery was recommended. Claimant declined surgery. Worker return to work in a lighter position with a different employer.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator cuff tear
• Amount: $7,000
• Claimant injured the shoulder while demonstrating retraining techniques. The worker was provided a cortisone injection and then later sustained a subsequent injury.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprain and strains to the neck
• Amount: $15,500
• Claimant sustained non-surgical head and neck injuries as a result of the motor vehicle collision. Injured worker found a new job after his treatment ended.

• Body Part(s): Ring Finger
• Injury: Amputation
• Amount: $40,250
• Claimant sustained an amputation of the ring finger when it was caught on a ladder. The injured worker underwent multiple surgeries to repair the amputation and nerve damage. The worker developed neuromas that required another surgery. After a year, the worker developed acute carpal tunnel syndrome and underwent a release. He returned to work with limitation with the same employer.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Partial thickness rotator cuff tear and adhesive capsulitis
• Amount: $26,250
• Claimant was fell from a ladder and injured the shoulder. PT and cortisone injection did not solve issues. Injured worker underwent an subacromial decompression and manipulation under anesthesia for adhesive capsulitis. Claimant returned to work for the same employer and was promoted to a new position.

• Body Part(s): Ankle
• Injury: Death
• Amount: $800,000
• Medical Malpractice Case … Death occurred while being anesthetized for a foot and ankle fracture surgery.

• Body Part(s): Wrist
• Injury: Fracture
• Amount: $23,060
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision and sustained injury to the wrist, neck, back. Plaintiff was treated with chiropractic treatment, x-rays, splinting, medication and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator Cuff Tear
• Amount: $14,560
• Claimant was at work rotating boxes sustaining injury to the shoulder. Claimant was treated with physical therapy, MRI, and injections.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Amount: $5,025
• Claimant slipped and fell at work sustaining injury to the knee. Claimant returned for treatment due to worsening symptoms and was treated with injections.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Amount: $3,817
• Motor vehicle collision and sustained injury to the neck, back and pelvis. Plaintiff was treated with pain medications, physical therapy and chiropractic treatment.

• Body Part(s): Leg
• Injury: Hematoma
• Amount: $5,280
• Claimant was at work when they fell off an unstable ladder and injured their leg. Claimant was treated with sutures, wound packing, antibiotic treatment, and hematoma.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Meniscus Tear
• Amount: $21,587
• Claimant was at work when a steel plate fell off truck injuring their knee. Claimant returned for treatment due to worsening symptoms and was treated with MRI, injections, total knee arthroplasty, knee manipulation, and physical therapy.

• Injury: knee laceration
• Amount: $5,280
• Claimant was working as plant mgr. when he fell to floor. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medication.

• Injury: foot contusion, CRPS
• Amount: $53,375
• Claimant was working when piece of aluminum landed on foot. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, work hardening, injections, SCS trial, and medications.

• Injury: tear in supraspinatus
• Amount: $25,000
• Claimant was working as flight attendant when she injured shoulder and neck while pushing up heavy overhead bin. Treatment consisted of surgery, physical therapy and medications

• Injury: lateral tibial plateau fracture w/ associated fibular heard fracture, MCL sprain
• Amount: $45,000
• Claimant was working as groundskeeper when he fell into grave. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, work hardening, and medications.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Post-concussion syndrome
• Amount: $7,704
• Significant PD, minimal tx. Liab issues. Lyft

• Injury: Sprains, head injury
• Amount: $25,000
• $19,982.49 specials incl large difficult wage claim, 2 months tx, liability challenges

• Injury: Post-traumatic headaches, sprains
• Amount: $10,999
• $5999.32 specials, UM claim, 5 weeks tx, positive cranial nerve exam findings but resolved quickly

• Body Part(s): Head, neck, shoulders, back
• Injury: Sprains
• Amount: $6,185
• $2500 specials, UM claim, 3 weeks tx

• Body Part(s): Neck, lower back
• Injury: Sprains
• Amount: $9,600
• 2 pcp visits + radiology, specials of $2500 including lost wages. Significant PD.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Concussion
• Amount: $29,790
• Claimant was struck in the head by something falling from a shelf. Claimant was diagnosed with a concussion and was treated with vestibular therapy and other things.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $3,487

• Body Part(s): Thumb
• Injury: Fracture
• Amount: $4,010
• Claimant sustained a fracture to the thumb while subduing a patient. Claimant was casted for the injury before returning to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $4,140
• Claimant sustained injury to the shoulder while subduing a patient. Claimant received physical therapy before returning to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Concussion
• Amount: $59,400
• Claimant was struck by a plow truck in a parking lot. Claimant was treated for concussion issues. Claimant was unable to return to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s): Wrist
• Injury: Broken Wrist
• Amount: $9,350
• Claimant broke wrist after slipping and falling at work. Claimant was casted for the break.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator Cuff tear
• Amount: $29,750
• Claimant sustained injury after falling at work. Claimant sustain a tear to the rotator cuff and bicep tendon. Claimant had surgery and returned to pre-injury employment.