Client Successes

Our firm represented a woman who sustained significant head and leg injuries when she drove her car into a tree. She deteriorated over the seven years of the case. We helped convince the insurer that this should be a catastrophic case, helped navigate the attendant care system, and were involved with transferring this brain-injured client to a top residential facility.

Settled a below-the-knee amputation case for $1,000,000. This was a tragic situation where the injured worker’s leg was injured in a forklift accident when his leg was pinned against an object while they were driving the lift. Due to the severity of the accident, the injured worker lost their leg below the knee. Fortunately, they contacted us and we were able to get an insurance company to provide for all of the injured workers’ medical treatment, which included a long emergency room stay, rehabilitation, multiple prosthetics, intense physical therapy and orthopedic and psychiatric treatment.

Additionally able to get the injured worker housing, a modified vehicle and attendant care. All of these benefits were fought for and provided to the injured worker before their settlement. Also worked with the injured worker to obtain a number of prosthetics from workers’ compensation which allowed to ambulate and gave him the ability to return to a more normal life. After obtaining all of these benefits, they were able to settle the case for the loss of the leg for $1 million.

Police officer was shot and paralyzed from the waist down.

A worker died when they were up on a lift cleaning machines and power cords got caught on the lift’s wheel, resulting in an electrocution. The case was settled for $425,000.

Man’s head was partially crushed between a truck and the side of a warehouse loading dock.

Our firm was able to obtain $260,000 for a widow whose husband had died on the job. Georgia has very strict rules in terms of what’s covered under workers’ compensation if an individual passes away while working. The cause of the death must occur in the course and scope of the employment, and the death must be related to their work activities. Additionally, the amount a dependent can receive for the death is severely limited by law. We were able to prove that the deceased individual died due to their work activities and were able to provide the spouse of the deceased worker $260,000.

Man was killed on the job. He was represented by the widow and dependent step-child.

51-yr old restaurant worker slipped and fell striking his head on the ground while taking the trash out to a dumpster.

Man sustained significant injuries while carrying heavy carpeting.

34-yr old man was injured when a vehicle drove off the road and struck him on the construction site he was on. He sustained a herniated disk in his back.

Truck driver severely injured his left hip, kneecap and foot when involved in a head-on collision that was caused by another driver.

Man fell off a ladder while pulling items off a shelf.

A worker sustained a gunshot wound to their left leg with significant damage from their knee down to their ankle when they were driving a company van to their next appointment. They were involved in a minor fender bender. The other driver subsequently hit them in the head and shot them in their left leg. The case was handled by Karen Lowell and settled for $175,000.

A worker sustained a torn left rotator cuff and torn bicep while working as a service technician. They were climbing a vertical ladder in a commercial building with a 60-70 pound backpack on their back, lost their balance on the ladder, and had to catch themselves from falling with their left arm. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $175,000.

Man ruptured his left biceps and injured his left shoulder while lifting a large toolbox with his co-employees.

A man was in an automobile accident and suffered injuries to his brain, back, and knees. He required ongoing medical care and we were able to settle his case. The man continues to receive medical care paid for by the insurance company.

An individual sustained crush injuries when they were involved in a motor vehicle accident while on the job. They suffered crush injuries and trauma to their ribs and neck. The case was settled for $150,000.

Settled a severe knee injury case for $150,000. The client injured themselves while carrying some product for their employer. Unfortunately, they were not able to see where they were going and they stepped into a hole twisting their knee. The injured worker hired us because they had just been sent to an immediate care facility and felt like their complaints of pain were not being taken seriously enough.

Got involved and was able to get the client to an orthopedic specialist who, through proper diagnostic testing, was able to identify that the injured worker had indeed torn their ACL. At this point, the injured worker was taken out of work by the authorized treating physician and weekly indemnity checks began to be received by the injured worker. Additionally, the authorized treating physician asked for a second opinion on the injured worker’s knee because he was concerned that there was additional damage to the injured knee that the MRI was not clearly showing. This second opinion resulted in a recommendation for a total knee replacement.

The insurance company refused to even consider a total knee replacement, and the case was placed in litigation. Despite the insurance company seeking to discredit their own doctors, they were able to clearly demonstrate that the injured worker’s knee injury and need for a total knee replacement was the result of their on the job injury and he was able to procure a $150,000 for the injured worker.

Woman had numerous upper extremity problems because of years of wear and tear. She had nine surgeries.

Client slipped and fell, landing on his right shoulder. The same day, he went to his truck to pick up materials and fell backward off the truck, landing on his head and back. Materials also fell on top of him.

Karen Lowell was able to assist a client who sustained a back injury on the job and after multiple surgeries was able to obtain a settlement for $126,000. The individual was injured when he fell from a ladder while on the job. Karen helped the injured worker get to a proper specialist and got workers’ compensation indemnity benefits commenced.

The injured worker then underwent a microdiscectomy of L3-4 level along with the implementation of a bone growth stimulator in their back. When this did not provide the injured worker with relief, he subsequently had a second back surgery. This surgery involved  a lumbar decompression with revision microdiscectomy  and a fusion at the L3-4 level. The injured worker did not have to pay for any co-pays or any other charges related to his medical treatment.

After the injured worker’s back had healed and after months of physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around his injury, Karen was able to procure a settlement for $126,000 for the injured worker.

A worker sustained an injury to their left knee while working in a chicken processing plant, which required two surgeries. They were walking into the laundry room to get a trash bag, turned the corner, and their left knee popped. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $125,000.

This client had injured his back prior to our claim and had settled that out on his own in the months leading up to this injury. The insurance company did not want to pay for this claim alleging that his current complaints of pain related to the earlier back injury. After engaging in litigation, they were able to procure the six figure settlement for the client.

We represented a man who had a significant back injury after an auto accident. He was determined to keep working. Fortunately for him, his company went out of business so he did not have to worry about resigning when he settled his case.

A worker sustained injuries to their right knee, lower back, and left ankle while working as an electrician. They were checking on an outlet and turned, feeling a pop in their right knee. The case was handled by Benjamin Gerber and settled for $115,000.

48-yr old man sustained an infection in his leg after cutting himself on the job.

59-yr old temporary laborer fell off a scaffolding and fractured his ankle. This injury required his ankle to be fused.

A worker sustained an injury to their lower back that caused bulging discs and numbness, as well as weakness in their right leg. They were working as a mechanic apprentice, taking a trailer off a work truck. They had to yank it off the ball, as there was no jack, and felt a tightening in their back. The case was handled by Tara Schlairet and settled for $112,500.

Our client sustained an injury to his neck as the result of a lifting incident at work. They successfully secured weekly income benefits at the maximum compensation rate and after the client received extensive medical treatment, he was able to procure a settlement in the amount of $110,000.

Woman fell and hurt her back. Initially, the company fought the claim and even threatened to sue her for defamation. We made sure the case was accepted and the woman now receives weekly checks.

A worker sustained an injury to their right eye requiring a cornea replacement when, while working as a solar installer, something flew up and cut their right eye. The case was handled by Karen Lowell and settled for $107,000.

A worker sustained an injury to their lower back when they were assembling a base stack from a pallet and felt a pinch in their back. The case was handled by Jennifer Sammons and settled for $105,000.

Ben Gerber was able to procure a $105,000 settlement for a knee injury that a client sustained while on the job. The injured worker was carrying a bag of trash when they tripped. Although the injured worker did not fall, they did feel a pop in their knee when they twisted. The insurance company initially wrote the injury off as a sprain/strain and sent the injured worker to an immediate care facility who subsequently released them back to work.

The injured worker remained in pain and hired Mr. Gerber who was able to get the client in to see a proper orthopedic doctor. After many diagnostic tests, including an MRI, it was determined that the injured worker had an ACL tear and patella injury which would require surgery. Gerber was able to ensure that the injured worker received indemnity benefits while they were out of work and got them a $105,000 settlement for their knee injury.

A worker sustained injuries to their knees, neck, and lower back when the vehicle in front of them came to a dead stop with no taillights. The worker rear-ended it while carrying a full load, and their knees were slammed into the dashboard. The case was settled for $100,000.

A worker sustained an injury to their lower back when they were pulling 55 cases of drinks on a pallet up an incline. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $100,000.

Ben Gerber obtained a $100,000 settlement for a client who had an arm injury. The young client sustained a severe fracture of their arm which required surgery to place pins and rods at the site of the fracture. Unfortunately, the injured worker was not able to immediately return to work and he was able to ensure that he received treatment and indemnity benefits prior to the lump sum settlement.

Man injured his low back while on the job. The workers’ compensation insurance companied initially denied his claim, alleging no injury occurred. The man had a history of prior back injuries and treatment, but he was able to work until this injury occurred. After litigating the claim versus the insurance company, we secured a sizable settlement for the man.

Low back injury claim was initially denied, but we were able to secure benefits regardless.

Back and neck benefits awarded one year after surgery

70-yr old man lost the use of a finger and part of his hand when his finger got caught in the saw he was using to cut a piece of wood.

54-yr old mason sustained a crush injury to his foot when a concrete wall collapsed on top of him.

37-yr old baker herniated a disk in his back unloading bread from an oven.

A worker sustained injuries to their lower back and both knees while working as a truck driver. They were stepping out of the truck, and the step was slippery, causing them to fall. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $98,500.

A worker sustained a right foot gunshot wound that led to numbness, burning, and tingling in their right foot, as well as difficulty walking and standing after accidentally shooting themselves in the foot while trying to get their gun out of their holster. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $95,000.

51-yr old man injured his shoulder while lifting garbage. Diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear and had two surgeries to fix tear.

Individual sustained a low back injury following a motor vehicle accident while making a delivery. After fighting with the insurance company, the claim was accepted, and the client began receiving weekly checks and medical treatment. After receiving medical treatment, a non-surgical lumbar strain was diagnosed.

A worker sustained an injury to their lower back while working as a facilities manager. She and a co-worker were attempting to lift the front of a loaded trailer when the other individual lost their grip, and the full load was dropped onto the worker, causing searing pain as they lowered the load to the ground. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $92,500.

Obtained a $90,000 settlement for a law enforcement officer who sustained a back injury while in the line of duty. Able to guide the injured worker through the workers’ compensation process and helped them get workers’ compensation indemnity benefits started. Additionally, they procured appropriate medical care for the injured worker’s back, which included epidural steroid injections, physical therapy and a nerve ablation. This helped to relieve the officer’s lumbar injury and once their treatment was complete, they were able to obtain a $90,000 settlement.

The client sustained an excruciating fractured ankle injury when they fell into a hole on the job. Beyond the settlement, Natalie Elkins was able to get additional money set aside for future medical treatment.

36-yr old female sustained a herniated disk in her neck as a result of a car accident. We settled her case after she had the surgery paid for by the insurance company.

A worker sustained an injury to their lower back with pain radiating to their left leg when they lifted a box to put on a pallet and felt severe pain from their lower back down their left leg. The case was handled by Jennifer Sammons and settled for $85,000.

A worker sustained injuries to their neck, right shoulder/rotator cuff, chest, pelvis, both hands, right hip, and facial lacerations when a truck they were driving was improperly loaded and rolled over. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $85,000.

A worker sustained an injury to their left shoulder while changing oil and tires on cars, which later required surgery. The individual was taking the trash out as part of their job, jumped off a truck, and both feet went out from under them, landing on their arms. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $85,000.

A worker sustained an injury to their lower back when a tractor-trailer rolled into their Sprinter van. The case was settled for $85,000.

Natalie Elkins was able to help a client get a client an $85,000 settlement for a fractured foot. The injured worker sustained multiple fractures to their foot when an item fell directly onto their foot while they were in the course and scope of their employment. The injured worker was in a considerable amount of pain immediately following the breaking of her foot and despite being hurt on the job, continued to receive medical bills from the Emergency Room after they were injured.

When an individual is hurt on the job, the workers’ compensation insurance company must pay for emergency treatment if the case is determined to be accepted. This does not always mean that they do, or that medical providers will accept payment by workers’ compensation insurance.  Natalie got involved in the case and resolved all the issues regarding the medical bills so the injured worker did not have to pay anything out of pocket for any medical visit with an authorized provider.

The injured worker’s fractured foot took over six months to heal. When the injured worker began to feel better after intensive treatment and physical therapy, Natalie was able to obtain a large settlement for them.

39-yr old delivery driver sustained a head injury when a ladder fell off his truck and struck him in the head.

A worker sustained an injury to their lower back with pain radiating down their legs when, while working as a tire and battery technician, a co-worker caused a large wheel to fall on them, and while helping to get the heavy wheel off, they felt a pop in their back. The case was handled by Karen Lowell and settled for $84,500.

A worker sustained an injury to their left hand while working as a machine operator. Their job was to break down rolls into smaller sizes and send them down the line. They injured their left hand during their work. The case was settled for $80,000.

A worker sustained an injury to their lower back while working as a supply attendant. They were pulling an 800-pound contraption that holds propeller blades through 2 warehouses when they felt sharp pain in their lower back after turning a sharp corner. The case was handled by Jennifer Sammons and settled for $80,000.

A worker sustained injuries to their right shoulder, lower back, and right wrist while working as a CDL delivery driver. They were stacking products for delivery in the trailer when another truck hit their truck, causing them to fall. The case was handled by Jennifer Sammons and settled for $80,000.

An individual sustained an injury to their left heel with a torn tendon when they were on a bus walking through the aisle, stepped too close to a metal bar below the seat, and suffered a torn left heel tendon. The case was handled by Jennifer Sammons and settled for $80,000.

35-yr old construction worker fractured his arm when a pipe he was working on became detached and struck him in the forearm.

30-yr old construction worker injured his foot when a scissor lift rolled over it.

A worker sustained an injury to their left arm with nerve damage when they were using a hand truck to load items to deliver to a restaurant. A box started falling off the hand truck, and they tried to catch the box, not realizing it was heavy, tearing their bicep muscle. The case was handled by Karen Lowell and settled for $75,000.

A worker sustained an injury to their right knee when they got hit in the knee by a tire being thrown by a co-worker. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $75,000.

A worker sustained an injury to their neck and left arm while working as a forklift driver. They were dumping a bin and were hit by a trailer that pinned them between the trailer and the forklift. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $75,000.

A worker sustained an ankle fracture, deep skin avulsion, and a displaced tibial plateau fracture when, as part of a traveling construction crew, their leg caught on a tire and they were dragged under. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $75,000.

The injured worker was terminated after reporting their shoulder injury and left without income. Our firm was able to get workers’ compensation benefits commenced and medical treatment for the injured worker.

Natalie Elkins was able to resolve a back injury case for $75,000 plus a confidential amount was placed in a Medicare Set Aside to pay for the client’s future medical treatment. The client had his benefits reduced by the insurance company before coming to us and Natalie was able to get his benefits increased to their previous level prior to resolution of the claim.

Non-surgical cervical spine and shoulder injury after previous suspension of client’s benefits. All back-owed benefits (14 weeks) were paid to client, with penalties prior to settlement.

A worker sustained a torn left bicep while working as a tire mechanic. They were doing a rotation and balance on a pickup truck with oversized wheels, lifted the last wheel to put on the truck, and felt a pop in their left bicep. The case was settled for $70,000.

Our client was injured in a motor vehicle accident AFTER they had clocked out of work but were still on the employer’s premises. The insurance company initially denied the claim but they were able to get the client’s medical treatment and indemnity benefits paid after proving to them that the injury was covered under the workers’ compensation statute.

35-yr old construction worker injured his hand when he fell off a ladder at a construction site. He used his hand to brace himself and fractured it.

66-yr old truck driver lost his finger while checking on the engine of his vehicle.

Right elbow injury claim for employee whose benefits were previously suspended based on full-duty release. Benefits recommenced for 45 weeks before settlement.

Woman sustained a right elbow injury at work. The insurance company suspended her income benefits based upon a full-duty work release from the insurance company’s doctor. She was unable to return to work at that time due to ongoing pain for which she needed treatment. Our team successfully fought for her to be treated by a new doctor and had her income benefits recommenced for 45 additional weeks.

An individual sustained injuries to their neck and shoulder when they were on the road delivering a package and ran into another car. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $65,000.

40-yr old machinist sustained a non-surgical back injury while lifting up a piece of trash from his jobsite.

A worker sustained an injury to their left ankle while working as a delivery driver. After delivering a package, they were coming down a hill and slipped and fell. The case was handled by Natalie Elkins and settled for $60,000.

55-yr old man sustained a superior labral tear when the forklift he was on crashed into a pallet.

45-yr old maintenance worker slipped on the stairs and fractured her foot.

Client injured their right shoulder at work. We fought to have the shoulder surgery recommended by the doctor authorized, and the client finally underwent the required surgery only a few months after contacting us.

Tibula/fibula fracture

Our client sustained a ligament tear in her foot. We (Natalie Elkins) obtained authorization for three separate foot surgeries, and fought to maintain her workers’ compensation benefits while she recovered from surgery. Following her discharge from medical care, we secured a settlement of $45,000.