Factory Worker Secures Lifetime Benefits After Workplace Head Injury
A factory worker suffered a serious workplace injury when a heavy metal plate fell and struck him in the head. The accident left him with significant injuries that affected his ability to work and ultimately prevented him from maintaining stable employment.
Although the worker’s treating physicians documented the extent of his injuries and their long-term impact, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier denied the claim. The denial was based on an evaluation performed by an insurance company doctor who disputed the severity of the injury and disagreed with the conclusions reached by the treating medical providers.
The injured worker turned to Fitzpatrick, Skemp & Butler, LLC to fight for the benefits he deserved. The firm’s attorneys aggressively challenged the denial and presented compelling medical and vocational evidence demonstrating that the head injury had substantially impaired the worker’s earning capacity and ability to maintain gainful employment.
Following a trial, the judge ruled in favor of the injured worker, rejecting the insurance carrier’s position and awarding lifetime wage loss benefits as well as payment of future medical expenses related to the injury. The decision ensured that the worker would receive the ongoing financial support and medical care necessary to address the lasting effects of the accident.
Results Obtained
- Lifetime wage loss benefits awarded
- Lifetime medical benefits awarded
- $324,000 in disability and wage loss benefits
- More than $100,000 in medical expenses
- Total recovery exceeding $450,000
Through dedicated advocacy and skilled litigation, Fitzpatrick, Skemp & Butler, LLC secured a result that provided long-term financial security and medical coverage for a worker whose life was permanently changed by a serious workplace injury.