Here is a summary of some of my settlements from 2011: (these are cases that I generated for the firm I work for)
$600,000.00 plus – client who injured his hand in the Marcellus Shale drilling (this was a combination of a work comp cases that I handled and a personal injury suit handled by another attorney)
$297,000– client with a severe arm injury
$240,000– client with a serious leg injury
$225,000– client with multiple injuries from work-related car accident
$150,000– client with shoulder and neck injury
$150,000– client with low back injury
$150,000– client with low back injury
$132,000– client with shoulder injury
$125,000– client with thoracic injury (mid back)
$100,000– client with neck injury
$90,000– client with knee injury
$90,000– client with back injury
$87,000– client with back injury
$75,000– client with left hand injury
$70,000– client with hand injury
$66,500– client with back and knee injuries
$65,000– client with shoulder injury
$59,000– client with head injury
It is important to note that every case is unique. There are many factors to take into account in determining the fair value of a workers’ compensation settlement. All settlements have to be approved by a Work Comp Judge- to ensure that the injured worker understands the full legal significance of their decision to settle with the Employer/Insurer. There is no pain and suffering in workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania. It is a no fault system. The available benefits are for lost earning power and medical expenses.
For more info about Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation, call experienced PA Work Comp Attorney Michael W. Cardamone at 215-206-9068 or email Michael@cardamonelaw.com
