January 2025 – Last month’s Results: Warnken, LLC Recovered $2,065,931.37 for 45 Injured Clients

Warnken, LLC recovered in excess of two million dollars for our injured clients in January. Forty-five cases concluded, either permanently, or, in the case of some workers’ comp cases, for now. Of the 45, four cases resulted in recoveries to the injured client in excess of $100,000.

Why do we include all of our cases, even our smaller ones?  … Because every injury case deserves compensation.

Please remember, when considering your personal injury, 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. 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 promise our best efforts. Also, you don’t pay our fee or expenses, unless you win. Please see last month’s results below.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Superior labral tear
• Amount: $83,082
• Worker injured neck and shoulder while moving a patient. Underwent surgery to repair labral tear after injections failed to solve complaints. Psychological care sought and approved by WCC. Employer appealed and claim settled during appeal.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Type II superior labrum anterior and posterior tears
• Amount: $35,680
• Worker sustained a shoulder injury while moving products. Diagnosed with a SLAP tear and underwent surgery. Additional medical care denied by WCC and appealed. Appeal resolved and went to PPD hearing.

• Body Part(s): Leg
• Injury: Distal Tibia Fracture
• Amount: $50,544
• Worker sustained fractures to both legs and injury to both feet when an industrial hose broke free under pressure and struck worker. Right greater than left. Worker underwent closed reduction and intramedullary nailing of distal tibia fracture, extensive debridement. On opposite leg, closed treatment of nondisplaced fracture. Worker returned to work in same position with permanent restrictions.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Aggravation of preexisting herniated disc
• Amount: $36,000
• Worker aggravated preexisting herniated disc. Prior treatment non-surgical. Client underwent L5-S1 laminectomy and fusion after various series of injections. Worker was approved for SSDI and did not return to work. PPD – 35% total with 20% preexisting. SIF not held in.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Aggravation of preexisting fusion surgery
• Amount: $48,500
• Claimant aggravated preexisting surgical back during a work-related fall. Underwent multiple lumbar injections with same medical providers. Was able to return to work and recovered to pre-injury status.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Aggravation of herniated discs
• Amount: $9,000
• Worker claimed injury while putting on protective equipment. Medical care was with preexisting providers. No lost time.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator cuff tear
• Amount: $26,500
• Worker sustained injury cutting metal during store redesign. Recommended for surgery. Worker did not have surgery and was able to return to work.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Complete rotator cuff tear
• Amount: $197,120
• Worker slipped and fell while climbing up tanker and sustained an overextension injury to the shoulder. Worker underwent an attempted repair of a complete tear of the rotator cuff, biceps tendonesis, subacromial decompression, and extensive debridement. FCE provided permanent work restrictions. Vocational rehabilitation lead to a new position with a different employer that was within the physical restrictions.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Aggravation of preexisting fusion surgery
• Amount: $13,000
• Client aggravated the pre-existing lumbar fusion lifting products. Underwent medical care with same providers. Was on pain management at the time of the injury. Worker received care and returned to pre-injury status. Worker returned to work with a different employer.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: strain
• Amount: $12,250

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: strain
• Amount: $12,200

• Body Part(s): Arm
• Injury: Disfigurement
• Amount: $2,916

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $1,750

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $8,296

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $319,870
• Settled with MSA

• Body Part(s): Ankle
• Injury: Torn Ligaments
• Amount: $36,450

• Body Part(s): Thumb
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $3,500
• Settled with full lien waiver

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: strain
• Amount: $20,000

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $6,588

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Torn rotator cuff
• Amount: Confidential

• Injury: L3-L4 disc bulge
• Amount: $27,000
• Claimant was working as locksmith when he injured back while lifting 800 lbs safe. Treatment consisted of PT, injections, RFA, acupuncture, and medication

• Body Part(s): arm/wrist
• Injury: comminuted fx
• Amount: $35,000
• Claimant was working as driver when he injured arm/wrist while cleaning snow off vehicle. Treatment consisted of surgery, PT, and medication.

• Injury: displaced fx of medial and lateral malleoluss of fibula/tibia
• Amount: $39,780
• Claimant was working as a mover when he fell while carrying TV, injuring his ankle. Treatment consisted of surgery, PT

• Injury: Workers’ Compensation Dependency claim
• Amount: $501,912

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: rotator cuff tear, cervical and lumbar spondylosis
• Amount: $14,570
• Claimant was working as truck driver when he injured back, neck, and shoulder while hooking hose to truck. Treatment consisted of PT, injection, and medication.

• Injury: displaced fx of the 4th metacarpal neck
• Amount: $20,387
• Claimant was working as package handler when his hand was crushed between metal cart and pole. Treatment consisted of surgery, PT, and medication.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Thoracic radiculopathy
• Amount: $100,000
• Client was rear-ended by an uninsured motorist

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $6,931
• Client was t-boned by another vehicle that ran a red light

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Thoracic radiculopathy
• Amount: $10,000
• Client was struck by a vehicle that backed up into his vehicle.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Disc bulge
• Amount: $32,000
• Client was rear-ended

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Disc bulge
• Amount: $40,000
• Client was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by another vehicle that had pulled onto the road main road from a parked position

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $17,000
• Client was involved in a hit and run while a passenger in an uber

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $33,500
• Client was t-boned by another vehicle who made a left turn in front of her and took her right of way

• Body Part(s): Hip
• Injury: Osteoarthritis exacerbated
• Amount: $25,000
• Client was rear-ended by a tow truck

• Body Part(s): Elbow
• Injury: Road rash
• Amount: $5,000
• Client was struck by a campus bus while on his bicycle

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $10,305
• Client was rear-ended by an uninsured motorist

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Radiculopathy
• Amount: $13,400
• Client was struck by a vehicle that backed up into his vehicle.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $13,500
• Client was struck by a vehicle making an unsafe lane change and pushed into another vehicle on the roadway. There was airbag deployment. The tortfeasor subsequently lied about what happened and tried to pin the blame on the client, even going so far as to manufacturing witnesses to avoid responsibility for his negligent actions

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: TBI
• Amount: $50,000
• Client was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The client’s vehicle was propelled forward into a concrete median. There was airbag deployment. The client required immediate transportation to shock trauma via ambulance.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $11,800
• Client was rear-ended by another vehicle requiring same day evaluation at the emergency room

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $12,100
• Client was rear-ended by another vehicle requiring same day evaluation at the emergency room

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $17,500
• Client was rear-ended by another vehicle requiring same day evaluation at the emergency room

• Body Part(s): Hip
• Injury: Trochanteric bursitis
• Amount: $65,000
• Client was struck by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change on the highway requiring immediate transportation to the emergency room via ambulance

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Acute pain
• Amount: $10,000
• Client was rear-ended by another vehicle

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $17,000
• Client was rear-ended while a passenger in another vehicle