Certain jobs carry inherent risks and potentially higher compensation values. For example, injuries in manual labor industries or high-risk environments may lead to larger awards than those in a low-risk office setting. Furthermore, temporary or contracted jobs might complicate the workers' compensation process. The status of these roles can sometimes mean less generous benefits or eligibility criteria that are harder to meet. The legal classification of your work and industry standards for compensation play an important part in determining the benefits you should be pursuing.
Navigating the complexities of workers' compensation needs a strategic approach. By understanding and managing these five key factors, you can significantly enhance your claim. Being diligent, staying informed, and, where necessary, enlisting the aid of qualified legal counsel can be the difference between an equitable resolution and a situation that leaves you with unaddressed needs. Remember, the more you know, the better positioned you are to secure your financial and health recovery. If you need help getting more for your workers' comp, contact our associates at the Law Offices of David A. Helfand P.A. today!
Medical Malpractice - necessary surgery done in negligent manner resulting in lacerated intestine. $800,000.00 – settlement against Surgeon and Hospital.
Medical Malpractice - Misdiagnosed cardiac condition due to negligent study and reporting of diagnostic cardiac test resulting in death of 50-year-old woman - $3,000,000.00 settlement against Hospital and Cardiac radiologist
Medical Malpractice – Administration of medication and failure to recognize side effects causing brain injury – $2.3 million settlement against Hospital and Attending Physician.
Truck Accident – Truck made illegal U-turn at night without proper safety equipment to warn motorists resulting in collision, causing brain injury to oncoming motorist - $2,350,000.00
Uninsured Motorist Claim / Auto Accident – underinsured vehicle rear ended plaintiff, back and shoulder injuries, requiring surgery - $558,000.00 settlement against uninsured motorist insurance company.
Supermarket Slip and Fall – Plaintiff slipped on dropped fruit on floor, causing plaintiff to slip and fall resulting in shoulder and back surgery - $450,000.00
Supermarket Slip and Fall on Water – captured on store security system- knee injury -$125,000.00 settlement against supermarket
Near Drowning – At Hotel pool that failed to have property safety lines in pool and no lifeguard - $340,000.00 settlement with hotel
Workers Compensation Case
– Worker fell off roof while working, sustaining catastrophic back injuries – all employers denied compensability - $2,000,000.00 Global Settlement
Workers’ Compensation Case - Dock Worker injured at work when delivery truck was not properly braked to the dock. Workers compensation settlement and settlement against truck company - confidential settlements
Negligence – Negligent supervision at school resulting in injured eye to student due to lack of supervision, Confidential settlement.
Premise Liability – household guest burned by fire when homeowner spilled hot oil on guest while cooking- $300,000.00 settlement with Homeowner’s Insurance Company.
Slip and Fall – on wet floor in restaurant bathroom resulting in fractured ankle- $325,000.00 Jury Verdict.