Orlando Workers’ Compensation Settlements and Trial Awards
$5,000,000.00 W/C Settlement 2023
After litigating for 2 plus years, during which VLG secured home repair/attendant care benefits, this gentleman received a $5M settlement of his claim. The worker had received an electrical shock causing a brain injury that led to his need for 24-hour professional supervision and a court-appointed guardian. The settlement included $200,000 in cash, an annuity that pays approx. $150,000 to cover future accident-related medical needs and a second annuity that pays $24,000/month for life but 15 years guaranteed. After the $150,000 in the medical annuity is used up this gentleman can have Medicare pay for all future medical expenses.
$446,000.00 W/C Settlement 2023
Right shoulder and arm injuries.
$500,000.00 W/C Settlement 2023
Settlement of client’s future medical exposure. The indemnity (money) part of this case previously settled for $300,000.00 in 2016.
$272,450.00 W/C Settlement 2023
Lady with shoulder rotator cuff injury. Total reverse shoulder arthroplasty was prescribed. Due to an unrelated heart condition she was not able to pursue that procedure. Case settled prior to a trial for permanent total disability.
$110,750.00 W/C settlement 2023
After litigating to secure authorization of surgery for a shoulder injury, the insurance company paid this gentleman $110,750 at a private mediation.
$394,310.00 W/C Settlement 2023
Following extensive litigation, and prior to trial for permanent total disability, the insurance company paid $394,310 to resolve the case.
$85,000.00 W/C Settlement 2023
68 year-old gentleman for whom VLG obtained permanent total disability benefits. After receiving these bi-weekly checks for some time, this injured worker decided to settle the rest of his case and secured an $85,000 settlement at a private mediation.
$90,000.00 W/C Settlement 2023
Lower extremity and low back injuries. Client was able to keep working but decided to settle his right to future benefits for $90,000.
$140,000.00 W/C Settlement 2023
This workers compensation client injured a knee and shoulder (for which he had surgery that VLG litigated to obtain). At mediation, even though he was working full time, VLG secured a $140,000 settlement.
$247,500 W/C Settlement 2023
Client fell off ladder while picking oranges and sustained back and knee injuries. Claim was made for permanent total disability and transfer of medical care to client’s home in Mexico. After litigation, the case settled, and client has been released by doctor to return to work.
$125,000 W/C Settlement 2022
While pulling ladder, client felt a pop in shoulder and sustained a rotator cuff tear to his dominant arm. After litigation and at mediation the case settled. Client has been released to return to work with restrictions.
$100,000 W/C Settlement 2022
After shoulder surgery that was paid for by the work comp insurance company, the case settled, and the client was able to return to work.
$260,000 W/C Settlement 2022
This settlement was in addition to approximately $1,000,000 of prior-paid benefits provided to client before settlement was reached for a below-knee amputation. Case settled during litigation. Client continued to work for the employer.
$487,500 W/C Settlement 2022
This settlement was in addition to approximately $1,000,000 of prior-paid benefits provided to client before settlement was reached for a below-knee amputation. Case settled during litigation. Client continued to work for the employer.
$149,900 W/C Settlement 2022
Semi-truck hit client’s truck leading to shoulder injury. Case settled following litigation and client able to return to work.
$878,696 Permanent Total Disability Trial Award 2022
Client went to trial with Vaughan Law Group and judge found in his favor and ordered insurance company to pay work comp until age 75. Medical benefits are continuing in addition to the permanent total disability payments above (not reduced to present value)
$120,000 W/C Settlement 2020
53-year-old mechanic suffered from carpal tunnel in both hands/wrists and sustained right elbow injuries due to repetitive trauma from years of repairing welding machines. After being denied compensability of his claim, and after extensive litigation, Vaughan Law Group negotiated a settlement for $120,000. As a veteran, he will be able to seek additional medical treatment through the VA.
$400,000 W/C Settlement 2020
A former deputy sheriff developed cardiac complications as a result of his duties as a law enforcement officer. Under Florida’s statutory presumption laws, the injured worker was presumed to have a compensable injury. He has continually been treating for his cardiac complications since 2006. After extensive litigation over responsibility for the removal of his pacemaker, Vaughan Law Group negotiated a settlement for $400,000.
$80,000 W/C Settlement 2020
A masonry worker was laying masonry blocks on a scaffolding 13 feet in the air. He fell from the scaffolding and suffered injuries to his neck, face, back, wrist and shoulders. He treated with an orthopedic specialist, mainly receiving injections and participating in physical therapy. Vaughan Law Group negotiated a settlement for $80,000.
$249,000 W/C Settlement 2020
A 60-year-old worker sustained torn bilateral rotator cuffs while carrying a desk, slipping on carpet. The injured worker received extensive orthopedic treatment, which resulted in a referral for surgery. In fear of the worker being adjudicated permanently and totally disabled had the surgery occurred, the insurance company agreed to settle out the claim for $249,000.
$137,500 W/C Settlement 2020
A 44-year-old iron worker sustained a shoulder injury when his coworker dropped his end of a sheet of metal, which was to be laid on the roof of a building. The claimant took the insurance company to trial, when the insurance company refused to pick up the claim, and won. The injured worker later developed neck and back problems 6 months after the accident, for which the insurance company also refused to authorize treatment for. The insurance company ultimately agreed to settle the claim for $137,500 in anticipation of losing at trial.
$275,000 W/C Settlement 2020
A then-50 year old worker (now 70) was hosing the deck of a home when he mis-stepped, twisting his back and falling off the deck of the home. He was quickly determined to be permanently and totally disabled by doctors and has been receiving medical and indemnity benefits for the past 20 years. The insurance company finally agreed to settle the claim for $275,000, even though he is now 70 years old.
$240,000 Workers’ Comp Settlement 2020
A 60-year-old worker sustained a lower back injury moving metal framing materials that weighed approximately 30-50lbs. After successfully litigating the compensability of the accident, the insurance company voluntarily accepted the claimant as permanently and totally disabled. Vaughan Law Group secured a settlement of $240,000 over and above the tens-of-thousands of dollars that the insurance company paid in medical care and indemnity prior to settlement.
$100,000 Workers’ Comp Settlement 2020
The 60-year-old employee fell through the roof of a warehouse and injured his right shoulder, right arm, and neck. After years of medical treatment and litigation, Vaughan Law Group secured a settlement of $100,000 and the client is still employed.
$140,000 Workers’ Comp Settlement 2020
The 50-year old injured worker sustained a lower back injury after spending 3-4 hours unloading a truck. He received multiple injections and surgery to his lower back. The insurance company refused to provide job searching assistance and agreed to settle out his claim for $140,000 to avoid risking having the judge adjudicate the claimant as permanently and totally disabled. This gentlemen was able to secure another job after the case settled.
$99,000 Workers’ Comp Settlement 2019
While doing demolition work, the worker fell off of a ladder injuring his back and right knee. After refusing to accept the claim, both the sub-contractor and the original contractor caved and the case settled for $99,000 for medical and lost wage benefits.
$250,000 2019 Permanent Total Disability Trial Award
A 60-year-old worker sustained a right-hand injury that lead to the removal of three bones in the claimant’s wrist. He was assigned permanent work restrictions, after which the employer refused to give the employee work. Vaughan Law Group requested job searching assistance from W/C, but they refused to help. The judge found that the client had put forth a good-faith and unsuccessful job search and was therefore entitled to an award of Permanent and Total Disability. He will receive his biweekly work comp checks until age 75 with 5% cost-of-living increases every year or he may choose to settle his case. He will also get to continue treating with his doctors which will be paid for by workers compensation.
$221,000 Workers’ Comp Settlement 2019
In order to avoid being adjudicated permanently and totally disabled, the workers compensation insurance company agreed to settle this claim for $221,000. The 52-year-old worker was standing on a commercial painting booth when it collapsed, and he fell to the concrete floor, sustaining a left ankle injury.
$112,500 Workers’ Comp Settlement 2019
2019 – In order to avoid being adjudicated permanently and totally disabled, the workers compensation insurance company agreed to settle this claim for $112,500. The 54-year-old worker had sustained a left shoulder injury…
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$338,000 Workers’ Comp Settlement 2019
2019 – A 56-year old worker suffered a left shoulder injury while lifting a 75 lb. masonry block overhead. Vaughan Law Group was able to secure a $338,000 settlement after…
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2019 Permanent Total Disability Trial Award – $500,000 Lifetime Payout
2019 – A 59-year-old food service worker sustained a right shoulder injury that lead to arthroscopic surgery. The employer would not take her back to work after being released by her doctor and being assigned permanent work restrictions.
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2019 Workers’ Comp Trial Award – Case Still Open
2019 – Client severely injured his right leg. The Employer refused to take him back to work but sent him to do volunteer work at a charitable facility.
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$100,000 Workers Comp Settlement 2019
2019 – A 51-year old worker suffered a right knee injury after tripping on a scaffolding. Vaughan Law Group was able to…
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$99,000 Workers’ Comp Settlement 2019
2019 – In order to avoid being adjudicated permanently and totally disabled, the workers compensation insurance company agreed to settle this claim for $99,000.
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$395,000 Workers’ Comp Settlement 2019
2019 – After litigating the case for more than a decade, Vaughan Law Group secured a $395,000 settlement for a 51-year-old who acquired a cervical spine and…
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$215,000 Workers’ Comp Settlement 2018
2018 – Vaughan Law Group secured a $215,000 settlement for an undocumented Mexican worker who sustained hand, neurological, and psychiatric…
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$342,000 Workers’ Comp Settlement 2018
2018 – After a significant period of litigation, Vaughan Law Group secured a $342,000 settlement for a 56 year old who acquired a serious foot injury after falling…
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$215,000 Workers’ Comp Settlement 2018
2018 – After litigating the compensability of this injured worker’s case (injured lower back while lifting a header on a scaffold) the Workers’ Comp insurance…
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2018 Permanent Total Disability Trial Award- $650,000.00 Lifetime Payout
2018 – A 50 year-old baker sustained a low-back injury that lead to surgery (a fusion with instrumentation). She was released by her doctor with a 12% impairment rating and…
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$610,000 Orlando Workers Comp Settlement 2018
2018 – Vaughan Law Group secured a $610,000 settlement in a combination of cash and annuity for this client’s cervical back injury that was further complicated…
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$500,000 - over $1,000,000 Worker’s Comp Settlement Orlando 2018
2018 – Vaughan Law Group secured a $500,000 settlement for a young man with a neurological condition sustained as a result of a fall at his employer’s supermarket…
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$200,000 Workers Compensation Settlement Ft. Lauderdale 2018
2018 – Vaughan Law Group secured a $200,000 settlement for an undocumented Mexican worker who sustained a foot crush injury while working as a lettuce-picker…
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Orlando Worker’s Compensation Workers’ Comp Trial, 2018
The trial in this matter was to determine whether the injured worker should have his Workers’ Compensation claim handled out of Florida’s jurisdiction or Wisconsin’s jurisdiction. The client was a truck driver who signed his contract of employment with his employer in Wisconsin.
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2017 Trial Award of Compensability- potential value of $500,000 – $1,000,000.
After a lengthy period of litigation, including multiple depositions and mediations, this case went to trial in November. The insurance carrier for the Employer denied ALL benefits (both money and medical) because they claimed that the client had committed fraud by denying prior medical conditions.
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2017 Orlando Workers’ Comp Trial Award of Compensability
The injured worker tripped over loose bricks on the path between her assigned parking spot off-premises and the library at which she worked. She was on her way in to begin her day. The injured employee had planned on dropping off some items, checking her computer for the day’s itinerary and then leaving to go on a personal walk.
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2017 Orlando Workers’ Comp PERMANENT TOTAL DISABILITY ORDER in excess of $600,000 present value
A 58 year old A/C technician fell off of a loading dock approximately 6 feet and landed on his back and buttocks. He herniated a disk at the L3 4 level with severe radicular pain. The initial orthopedic doctor referred him to pain management and subsequently Vaughan Law Group was able to obtain a one-time change of doctors to a pain management doctor of our choice.
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2016 Workers’ Comp Trial Award of Medical Care
This Orlando Workers’ Compensation case involved a case worker for a local law enforcement agency. This lady injured her spine while carrying out her duties. She came under the care of a doctor picked by the Workers’ Compensation insurance company who became very dismissive of this ladies complaints. Through Workers’ Compensation attorney, Vaughan Law Group, the Client exercised her statutory right to a one-time change of doctors. The employer and their insurance company did not timely respond to that request thereby giving the client the right to choose a doctor herself.
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2016 Permanent Total Disability and Fraud Trial- $273,000 Present Value
Client is a 54 year old relatively illiterate worker. He sustained a low back injury and when released to go back to work with restrictions the Employer sent him to do volunteer work at a few local agencies. Eventually restrictions were decreased and the Employer, at the behest of the Workers’ Compensation insurance company, took him back to work. However the “work” was determined by the Judge of Compensation Claims to be sheltered employment.
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$300,000 Workers’ Compensation Settlement with Medical Care Left Open
This Orlando venue case involves a 47 year old welder who suffered a herniated disc in the neck and underwent a laminectomy and fusion. Following the surgical procedure and a period of recuperation, this client returned to his employer and continued to work for seven years.
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Permanent Total Disability Trial Award $400,000
Permanent Total Disability Trial Award $400,000
2016 – This Volusia County bus driver, with a significant pre-existing knee injury that had required major surgery, reinjured the same knee while entering her bus to begin her work day. Workers’ Compensation authorized medical treatment for this accident that occurred in December 2014.
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Settlement for Undocumented Worker $200,000
2016 – After litigating the compensability of this injured worker’s case (fell off a roof and sustained a thoracic fracture) the Workers’ Comp insurance company paid for all past medical care and began paying disability benefits.
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Orlando Workers’ Compensation Trial Award for Continuing Medical Care
2015 – In May of 2008 this injured worker sustained an on-the-job injury resulting in a herniated disc at the L5-S1 level. Surgery was recommended by this authorized orthopedist but this injured worker wanted to defer surgery as long as possible.
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Orlando Workers’ Compensation Trial Award for Indemnity and Medical Benefits
2015 – This injured worker was involved in a work-related motor vehicle accident in June 2014. He was the passenger in the “sleeper berth” of a semi-tractor truck that was broadsided by another vehicle and rolled over. This gentleman suffered head, leg and shoulder injuries. When he attempted to return to work, the Employer terminated him for a ticket that he received in utilizing a hand held GPS device to assist him in locating a store where he was to deliver product.
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Orlando Workers’ Compensation Trial Award for Medical Care
2015 – The injured worker sustained a compensable shoulder injury that led to multiple surgical procedures, including transfer to the Mayo Clinic for a reverse shoulder procedure. However, during the years of treatment since the date of accident (2010) the injured worker had noted neck and head symptoms to both his physician and physical therapist. The employer and their insurance company ignored these complaints and claimed that the injured worker never voiced any complaints.
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Orlando Permanent Total Disability Trial Award – $765,000
2015 – After over a year of litigation, this gentleman proceeded to trial and was awarded Permanent Total Disability benefits. When reduced to present value, the monetary value of case is over $765,000 PLUS all of his future medical care which may include further back surgery.
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Orlando Workers’ Compensation Trial Award of Permanent Total Disability Benefits ($100,000 estimated value)
December 2014 – The injured worker in this Workers’ Compensation case is a 52 year old Hispanic male with limited English speaking and writing skills. Following his on-the-job accident with the employer, the injured worker was terminated in 2012. He subsequently obtained another job for a period of time but lost that job due to the injuries he sustained in his Workers’ Comp accident. From that point forward (May 2012) until the date of trial, this gentleman contacted in excess of 500 potential employers looking for work. He received no offers of employment.
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Orlando Workers’ Compensation Trial Award Over $250,000
2014 Orlando District Trial Award of Permanent Total Disability Over $250,000
A 68 year old Hispanic gentleman who does not speak English won his trial for Permanent Total Disability benefits. This gentleman had shoulder and hand injuries from two accidents with the same employer. The employer placed surveillance on this injured worker and attempted to convince the Judge that the injured worker was capable of employment.
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$400,000 Workers’ Compensation Settlement in Sarasota District – 2014
This Workers’ Compensation case stemmed from a 2001 date of accident. In 2004 a trial was held wherein the injured employee was awarded Permanent and Total Disability benefits. Weekly payments were made to the insured worker, as well as his on-going medical expenses, through October 2014.
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$300,000 Workers’ Compensation settlement in Orlando district
This workers’ compensation case in the Orlando district was litigated heavily on behalf of a 35 year old young man who sustained a low back injury in a workers’ compensation accident. Following surgery and a period of unsuccessful job searching, the workers’ comp insurance company accepted this gentleman as permanently and totally disabled just prior to going to trial.
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$167,000 Workers’ Comp settlement in Orlando district
After filing a claim in the Orlando district for permanent total claim disability, and after litigation of the claim, the workers’ comp insurance company settled this 50 year old Spanish speaking gentleman’s case for $167,000. This gentleman had embarked on a lengthy and unsuccessful job search and the insurance company, consequently, was fearful of going to trial and having the judge of compensation claims award permanent and total disability benefits. This particular injured worker had been without income for close to a year and felt compelled to settle his case.
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Polk County Workers’ Compensation Trial Award Approximately $500,000– 2013
Following a lengthy trial, the Judge of Compensation Claims in Polk County, Florida (Lakeland) found this 63-year-old gentleman, with 40-50 pound restrictions, to be permanently totally disabled. The judge’s award was on July 24th, 2013. However, the injured worker was awarded permanent total benefits going back to July 1st, 2011 with penalties and interest. Even though this gentleman had graduated community college and had worked as a firefighter for a number of years, he had been employed in a fruit processing facility for about 18 years prior to his industrial accident.
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Lake Mary Workers’ Compensation Trial Award Over $1,000,000- 2012
In 2008, this female injured worker was severely injured when she was working for a nursing home. She injured her cervical spine and right shoulder. The Judge was presented evidence of the severity of this lady’s medical condition along with testimony from a vocational expert. When this information was considered in its totality, the Judge found that this injured worker was unable to return to gainful employment, and aw…
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Brevard County Workers’ Compensation Trial Award Over $500,000 – 2012
In February, 2012, the Judge of Compensation Claims awarded Permanent Total Disability benefits to the injured worker at the end of trial. The Judge agreed that the injured worker’s back injury led to extreme pain and a constant limp. When combined with his limited transferable skills in the workplace, these findings resulted in the claimant being unemployable. The Judge back-dated the award of Permanent Total disabilit…
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Daytona Beach Workers’ Compensation Settlement Approximately $500,000 – 2012
The claimant, a 50 year old with a low back injury was unable to become gainfully employed for a number of years following her 1999 date of accident. The Worker’s Compensation Insurance Company tried to blame her inability to find employment on numerous events and conditions unrelated to her accident. The insurance company used doctors that they had authorized to provide opinions against the injured worker. However, the a…
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Orlando Car Accident Workers’ Compensation Trial Award – 2011
Trial award of compensability and successful appeal:
This totally controverter claim stemmed from a motor vehicle/truck accident that the claimant suffered while working on the job. The Judge of Compensation Claim (JCC) found that, although the impact in the injured worker’s work related accident appeared minimal, the accident reconstruction expert hired by the Vaughan Law Group helped to prov…
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Daytona Beach Workers Compensation Trial Award – 2011
The Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) awarded thousands of dollars of back due money to the injured worker and increased his Average Weekly Wage by hundreds of dollars. This increase may mean several hundred thousand dollars more to this individual over the life of his workers comp claim. The JCC also awarded a pain management doctor, an endocrinologist and an MRI – all to be provided and paid for by workers comp. (Dayto…
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Sarasota Workers’ Compensation Trial Award – 2010
Trial award of compensability and surgery:
This case involved depositions in multiple locations around the south east part of the country. The insurance company tried to blame the injured worker for fraud, thereby negating any future entitlement to loss wages and medical care. Among other needs, the claimant required major back surgery to repair herniated discs. The Judge of Compensation Cla…
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Orlando Workers Compensation Trial Award – 2010
The Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) awarded compensability of, and future treatment for, a right shoulder injury. The workers comp employer (a local school board) refused to authorize treatment for the RIGHT shoulder because the initial accident and injury was just to the LEFT shoulder. Expert medical testimony convinced the JCC that the left shoulder was, in fact, injured due to over-use and compensating for the under…
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Marion County, FL Workers Compensation Trial Award – 2009
Trial Award of Benefits to Law Enforcement Officer (Sheriff’’s Deputy) employed 8 years who suffered an on-the-job heart attack. Following an extremely contested period of litigation, the Orlando Workers Compensation Attorneys at Vaughan Law Group, along with Co-Counsel, won an award of total compensability against the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and their Workers Compensation servicing agent. The Claimant was awarded …
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Orlando Workers Compensation $1,000,000 Settlement Award- 2009
$1,000,000.00 Settlement Award for an incomplete paraplegic who slipped and fell in a hotel room while on a business trip in California. This cash award was used to purchase an annuity that will pay the claimant approximately $2,000,000.00 over his life expectancy. During the pendency of the claim, the Orlando Workers Compensation Attorneys at Vaughan Law Group were able to secure attendant care benefits for this catastro…
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Orlando Workers Compensation (MRSA) Trial Award – 2009
Trial award of compensability of claim with Vaughan Law Groups client, a prison guard.While performing searching techniques, the client sustained a scratch or tear in the skin on her upper extremity. Subsequently she developed a rash and sores and ultimately contracted MRSA.
The claimant ran-up numerous and significant medical bills as well as lost wages and need for future treatment (to include plastic surgery). …
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Orlando Workers Compensation Settlement – 2008
2008 Worker’s Compensation Settlement $500,000.00 to injured worker involved in a motor vehicle / work related accident. The client was provided a structured settlement with these funds which produced an annuity that will pay the client over $1 Million dollars for his life expectancy.(District Orlando) …
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Orlando Workers Compensation Trial Award – 2008
Workers Compensation, 2008 – $2,000,000.00 award for a former Red Cross employee. This gentleman sustained cervical and lower back injuries that resulted in several surgical procedures. His condition gradually deteriorated, eventually leading to partial paraplegia. Consequently, Vaughan Law Group secured an assisted living facility in which the client was able to receive around-the-clock attendant care….
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Past Orlando Workers’ Compensation Trial Awards & Settlements – 2006
Below you will find some of our previous workers compensation settlements dating back to 2006. For more information or to schedule your free initial consultation please use the contact information available on this page.
2006 – Workers Compensation
a) 43 year old Permanent Total Disability trial award for a worker who suffer…
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