In November and December of 2022, Warnken, LLC Recovered $3,709,347.29 for more than 60 Injured Clients

Byron Warnken on January 19, 2023
Posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Successes for Our Clients, Workers' Comp.

10 of the 60+ Cases Resulted in Recoveries of More than $100,000

Below, you will see the November and December results.  We’re proud of our work on behalf of the injured.  Whether you were injured on the road, at work, or in the hospital, we’d love to have the chance to help you.

Please remember, when considering your personal injury, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice case or car crash case – no two matters are ever the same and our past success doesn’t guarantee success in your case.  We promise best efforts, not results. Please see last month’s results below.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $12,775
• Claimant was at work when they stepped into an open drain in the kitchen and fell sustaining injury to the shoulder. Claimant returned for treatment due to worsening symptoms and was treated with medical evaluations and injection.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Spondylosis
• Amount: $30,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision sustaining injury to the neck and back. Plaintiff was treated with medication, an MRI, physical therapy and injections.

• Injury: sprain of ulnar ligament
• Amount: $15,000
• Claimant was working as administrative specialist when a heavy door slammed on her arm. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, steroid injection, and medication

• Injury: epicondylitis
• Amount: $27,000
• Claimant was working as an installer when he felt pop in arm while connecting line. Treatment consisted of injections, surgery, physical therapy, and medications.

• Injury: cervicothoracic sprain, posterior tibial tenonitis
• Amount: $28,000
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medications.

• Injury: rotator cuff tendonitis, biceps tendon degeneration/SLAP, glenohumeral synovitis
• Amount: $135,000
• Claimant was lifting drywall when he felt a pop in his shoulder. Treatment consisted of two surgeries, injections, physical therapy and medications.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: foot/knee strain, sacral strain, cervical strain
• Amount: $30,000
• Claimant was working as AML coordinator when she slipped and fell. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, aquatic therapy and medications.

• Injury: acute traumatic lumbar strain, lumbar disc herniation
• Amount: $20,000
• Claimant was working as a CAM/CMT when she injured back while moving patient. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and pain management.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Occupational Hearing Loss
• Amount: $18,600
• Claimant sustained occupational hearing loss as a result of employment with RG Steel.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Herniated disc at C5-C6 level
• Amount: $3,220
• Law enforcement office sustained injury when the patrol vehicle was struck by a suspect. This was the second reopening for worsening of condition. Worker underwent additional conservative care and was recommended for a future neck fusion surgery.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprains and strains superimposed on preexisting conditions.
• Amount: $30,000
• Claimant was in a work truck that was stuck from behind in a motor vehicle collision. Aggravated underlying prior injuries and claimant underwent conservative care. Worker returned to work for the same employer in a lighter duty position.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Herniated discs at C3-C6 levels
• Amount: $125,925
• Worker fell from a roof to the concrete sustaining a torn rotator cuff and shoulder impingement. Worker underwent shoulder arthroscopy and biceps tendinosis. The worker also sustained herniated discs at C3-C6 and underwent an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion from C3-C6. The worker elected to retire. WCC found 69% PPD with 44% on Employer/Insurer and 25% on SIF.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Sprains and strains superimposed on preexisting conditions.
• Amount: $15,232
• Claimant was in a work truck that was stuck from behind in a motor vehicle collision. Aggravated underlying prior injuries and claimant underwent conservative care. Worker returned to work in the same position.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Sprains and strains superimposed on preexisting conditions.
• Amount: $13,394
• Claimant was in a work truck that was stuck from behind in a motor vehicle collision, aggravating underlying prior injuries.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Tricompartmental osteoarthritis
• Amount: $27,900
• Claimant tripped over an uneven surface and sustained a twisting injury to the knee, exacerbating the underlying knee condition. Worker underwent a fully cemented total knee arthroplasty. After post-surgical therapy, worker returned to work in the same position.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Tear of the rotator cuff, supraspinatus and subscapularis tendons.
• Amount: $45,000
• Worker reinjured both shoulders while trying to “break” a stuck bolt with an industrial wrench. After therapy and injections, injured worker underwent a shoulder arthroscopic surgery with revision acromioplasty.

• Body Part(s): Arm
• Injury: Cubital tunnel syndrome
• Amount: $159,960
• Claimant sustained an occupational disease to both upper extremities as a result of repetitive nature of the work as a mechanic. Worker underwent bilateral wrist CMC arthroplasty, bilateral carpal tunnel releases bilateral cubital tunnel releases and excision of a ganglion cyst. Worker returned to work in the same position with permanent restrictions. WCC found 86% PPD, 30% on Employer/Insurer and 56% on the SIF.

• Body Part(s): Hypertension
• Injury: Law enforcement officer developed hypertension as part of the job.
• Amount: $12,250
• Claimant developed hypertension as a result of service as a law enforcement officer.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Concussion and sprain/strains
• Amount: $17,500
• Plaintiff was driving a car when stuck from behind by the at-fault driver.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Cervical disc disorder at C6-7, paroxysmal vertigo
• Amount: $264,227
• Claimant sustained multiple injuries as result of being attacked by a patient. Claimant underwent dental treatment, therapy for vertigo and for the neck. As a result of the injuries, the claimant also developed PSTD.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Tear of the medial meniscus
• Amount: $6,336
• Claimant sustained an impact injury to the knee as a result of a slip and fall in water. Diagnosis was of a torn medial meniscus that was treated non-surgically. Claimant returned to work for the same employer.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Recurrent spinal stenosis, lumbar facet arthropathy, lumbar post-laminectomy syndrome, spondylosis, chronic pain syndrome
• Amount: $149,850
• Claimant re-injured his back and knee as a result of falling in a hole. After years of injections and other medical care, the injured worker underwent a posterolateral fusion from L2 – L5, laminectomies and decompression. This was in addition to removing a prior spinal cord stimulator and prior fusion hardware. Post-surgery, injured worker attempted to have a new spinal cord stimulator implanted, but it became infected. Claimant also underwent continued injections for pain management. For the knee, the recommendation was a total knee replacement which claimant wanted to hold off on until no other option. The SIF was implead due to the workers’ pre-existing permanent injuries. WCC found 90$ PPD with 43% PDD against the E/I and 47% against the SIF.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprain and strain
• Amount: $3,750
• Claimant sustain an injury picking packages for the Employer. Worker underwent 2.5 weeks of therapy and return to work for a different employer.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $7,586
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash while working. Claimant was seen by the doctor and attended physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $30,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash with significant property damage. Plaintiff had physical therapy and counseling.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Herniated disc
• Amount: $16,750
• Claimant reopened claim for additional medical care. Claimant received additional lumbar epidural steroid injections.

• Body Part(s): COVID
• Injury: COVID
• Amount: Confidential
• Claimant developed COVID from working around exposed patients. Claimant was seen by a pulmonologist and uses an inhaler.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $20,000
• Plaintiff was struck by a vehicle while taking items out of the work truck. Plaintiff received physical therapy for the injuries sustained.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $5,430
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle crash while working. Claimant was treated with medication and physical therapy for the injury sustained.

• Body Part(s): Left knee
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $7,350
• Claimant sustained injury during a foot pursuit. Claimant received physical therapy for the knee injury sustained.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: Meniscus tear
• Amount: $26,250
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle crash while working. Claimant had surgery on the knee and injections to the lower back.

• Body Part(s): Right Leg
• Injury: Torn ACL
• Amount: $36,855
• Claimant slipped and fell while working, causing injury to the knee. Claimant had three surgeries to the knee and leg.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Migraines
• Amount: $16,377
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision when they sustained injury to the head and neck. Plaintiff was treated with pain medication.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Labral Tear
• Amount: $45,000
• Claimant was at work pushing a trailer when they sustained injury to the shoulder. Claimant was treated with medication, physical therapy and two surgeries.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator Cuff Tear
• Amount: $124,726
• Claimant was at work carrying food when they slipped and fell sustaining injury to the shoulder. Claimant was treated with injections, surgeries, spinal cord stimulator, and a pain pump.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Spondylosis
• Amount: $360,051
• Claimant was at work pulling a cart when they sustained injury to the neck and shoulder. As a result, Claimant underwent three surgeries.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Concussion
• Amount: $24,851
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision and sustained injury to the head, neck, back and shoulder. Plaintiff was treated with pain medications and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Strain/Sprain
• Amount: $45,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision sustaining injuries to the neck and back. Plaintiff was treated with physical therapy and injections.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Radiculopathy
• Amount: $30,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision sustaining injuries to the back, arm, and leg. Plaintiff was treated with pain medication and PT.

• Body Part(s): Arm
• Injury: Bicep Tendon Rupture
• Amount: $31,500
• Claimant was at work spotting an athlete when they sustained injury to the arm. Claimant was treated with x-ray, MRIs, surgery, and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: SLAP tear
• Amount: $70,263
• Claimant was working when they stepped into a pothole and fell sustaining injury to the shoulder. Claimant was treated with surgery and injections.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Cervical disc herniations at C5-7 levels
• Amount: $514,790
• Claimant sustained a head and neck injury when a cement chunk flew out of a grinding machine and struck the worker in the head. Worker underwent multiple occipital nerve blocks and ablations. Worker was also diagnoses with multiple herniated discs and underwent an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Claim was resolved prior to worker returning to work in a PTD posture. $450,004.15 indemnity and $64,785.84 for MSA.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Aggravation of lumbar disc disease
• Amount: $22,000
• Claimant sustained two work injuries within days of each other that aggravated the pre-existing back condition. WCC denied requested medical care and the claims were appealed. Both claims were resolved together during mediation.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Traumatic Brian Injury
• Amount: $455,000
• Claimant was working in the receiving area and was moving empty pallets. Pallet broke and wooden shards pierced the injured worker’s eyes. Worker underwent multiple eye surgeries to repair a “horseshoe” tear of the retinas. Worker was also diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and PTSD. Worker received medical care from neurologist, ophthalmologist, psychologist, occupational therapists for cognitive, speech/language and vertigo.

• Body Part(s): Foot
• Injury: Rupture of the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis tendons
• Amount: $2,573
• Claimant sustained crush injury to both feet and underwent multiple surgeries. Initial permanency finding was in 2016 and this was a reopening for only one foot. In 2022, injured worker returned to the surgeon and worker underwent additional physical therapy. Claimant is now working for the same employer in a lighter duty position.

• Body Part(s): Prostate
• Injury: Prostate Cancer
• Amount: $278,833
• Claimant developed prostate cancer while working as a firefighter. Worker underwent a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Diagnosis occurred after retirement. Worker sustained significant post-surgical complications that will require continued urological care. PPD decision was $218,608.00 against the E/I and $60,225.00 against the SIF.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Occupational Hearing Loss
• Amount: $2,545
• Claimant sustained occupational hearing loss as a result of employment with RG Steel.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Occupational Hearing Loss
• Amount: $26,744
• Claimant sustained occupational hearing loss as a result of employment with RG Steel.

• Injury: radial neck fx
• Amount: $4,815
• Claimant was working as custodian when he tripped and fell on sidewalk. Treatment consisted of HEP and medication.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: sprain of ligaments of cervical spine
• Amount: $10,000
• Claimant was involved in MVC. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medication.

• Injury: comminuted intra-articular nondisplaced distal radius fx
• Amount: $25,000
• Claimant was working as line operator when he fell and injured wrist. Treatment consisted of occupational therapy, injections, and medication.

• Injury: displaced trimallerolar fx of leg
• Amount: $35,000
• Claimant was working when she slipped and fell on ice. Treatment consisted of surgery, physical therapy, and medications.

• Injury: acute low back pain w/o sciatica
• Amount: $4,400
• Claimant was working as armed service tech when he injured his back after his truck hit a bump in the road. Treatment consisted of physical therapy.

• Injury: fracture of humerus, epicondylitis
• Amount: $30,240
• Claimant was working in HVAC when he slipped and fell injury his arm. Treatment consisted of surgery, physical therapy, injections, and medications.

• Injury: ankle peroneal tendintitis
• Amount: $28,000
• Claimant was working as a package handler when he injured his ankle while stepping on a skid that broke. Treatment consisted of injections, surgery, physical therapy, and medications.

• Injury: open left distal tibia pilon fx, open left talar body fx, lumbar disc herniation, trauma and stressor related disorder
• Amount: Confidential
• Claimant was working as an equipment operator when a pallet crushed her foot. Treatment consisted of 4 surgeries, physical therapy, pain management, psychotherapy and medications.

• Body Part(s): Lungs
• Injury: Mold Disease
• Amount: $11,500
• Claimant was exposed to mold at work and developed respiratory symptoms. Claimant was unable to work until mold was cleaned

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $5,000
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Claimant was seen by the doctor on one occasion.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $32,000
• Claimant sustained injury after moving heavy objects at work, treated with physical therapy for the condition.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Torn rotator cuff
• Amount: $13,000
• Claimant sustained injury to the shoulder after lifting a heavy object at work. Claimant underwent physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): COVID
• Injury: COVID
• Amount: Confidential
• Claimant contracted COVID. The Commission determined that it was not work related. The matter resolved on appeal.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Disc bulging
• Amount: $50,000
• Claimant fell at work but did not report the injury until many months later. Claimant underwent surgery and did not return to pre-injury employment.