The following are examples of the fantastic settlement results we have been able to obtain for our clients:
$2.9 millionCatastrophic car accidentTom Holder 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. Mr. Holder helped convince the insurer that this should be a catastrophic case, helped navigate the attendant care system, and was involved with transferring this brain injured client to a top residential facility.
$1 millionLeg lossSettled 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.
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.
$1 million+ $372,000 MSAHead injuryMan sustained a closed head injury.
$650,000Catastrophic injuryPolice officer was shot and paralyzed from the waist down.
$533,000+ $99,000 MSATraumatic brain injuryOur client sustained a traumatic brain injury as the result of a fall. The claim was denied by the insurance carrier asserting that the injured worker was an independent contractor. After months of aggressive litigation, they secured a settlement of $533,000 plus a $99,000 Medicare Set Aside.
$425,000+ $273,000 MSANumerous injuriesWoman had significant injuries to her back and head.
$297,000Head injuryMan’s head was partially crushed between a truck and the side of a warehouse loading dock.
$275,000+ $217,920 MSABack injuryMan was injured lifting 50-pound barrels when his hands slipped and he fell. This caused extreme pain in his lower back and required two surgeries.
$260,000Wrongful deathTom Holder 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. Tom was able to prove that the deceased individual died due to their work activities and was able to provide the spouse of the deceased worker $260,000.
$242,500+ $461,209 MSABack injuryTom Holder represented a woman who severely injured her back, requiring two back surgeries. No efforts were made to settle her case until after surgeries and recovery were complete.
$238,000Catastrophic injuryMan was killed on the job. He was represented by the widow and dependent step-child.
$225,000Head injury51-yr old restaurant worker slipped and fell striking his head on the ground while taking the trash out to a dumpster.
$215,000Numerous injuriesMan sustained significant injuries while carrying heavy carpeting.
$200,000+ $150,000 MSAKnee replacement56-yr old man had 2 knee operations, the 2nd of which was a total knee replacement after falling into a hole while on the job.
$200,000Back injury34-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.
$200,000Catastrophic injuryTruck driver severely injured his left hip, kneecap and foot when involved in a head-on collision that was caused by another driver.
$180,000Back injuryMan fell off a ladder while pulling items off a shelf.
$175,000+ $105,453 MSAHead injuryMan suffered a head injury and injured his right shoulder while working for a Georgia company.
$175,000+ $125,000 MSALung injury42-yr old salesman injured when shot by assailants while working. Bullet remained lodged in lung as a result of attack.
$175,000+ $91,000 MSAHead injuryMan sustained a head injury. This was being challenged by the insurance carrier.
$175,000Catastrophic injuryMan ruptured his left biceps and injured his left shoulder while lifting a large toolbox with his co-employees.
$165,000Brain injury from car accidentA 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.
$150,000Total knee replacementSettled a severe knee injury case for $150,000.00. 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 $150,000.00 for the injured worker.
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 $150,000.00 for the injured worker.
$150,000Back injuryWoman had numerous upper extremity problems because of years of wear and tear. She had nine surgeries.
$140,000Numerous InjuriesClient 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.
$126,000Back injuryKaren 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 $126,000.00. 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 $126,000.00 for the injured worker.
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 $126,000.00 for the injured worker.
$125,000Repeat back injuryThis 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.
$117,000Back injuryTom Holder 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.
$115,000Leg infection48-yr old man sustained an infection in his leg after cutting himself on the job.
$115,000Ankle injury59-yr old temporary laborer fell off a scaffolding and fractured his ankle. This injury required his ankle to be fused.
110,000Neck injuryOur 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.
$107,699Back injuryWoman 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.
$105,000Knee injuryBen 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.
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.
$100,000Arm injuryBen 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.
$100,000Back injuryMan 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.
$100,000Back injuryLow back injury claim was initially denied, but we were able to secure benefits regardless.
$100,000Back/neck injuryBack and neck benefits awarded one year after surgery
$100,000Finger injury70-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.
$100,000Foot injury54-yr old mason sustained a crush injury to his foot when a concrete wall collapsed on top of him.
$100,000Back injury37-yr old baker herniated a disk in his back unloading bread from an oven.
$95,000+ $7,500 MSABack injuryOur client sustained a low back injury requiring surgery. We (Natalie Ekins) successfully obtained authorization for a lumbar discectomy, and secured workers’ compensation benefits for him at the maximum rate of $575 per week while he recovered from surgery. After he reached maximum medical improvement, we secured a $95,000 settlement for the client, plus an additional $7,500 for his future medical treatment.
$95,000Shoulder injury51-yr old man injured his shoulder while lifting garbage. Diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear and had two surgeries to fix tear.
$95,000Back injury 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.
$90,000Back injuryObtained 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.
$90,000Fractured ankleThe 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.
$90,000Neck injury36-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.
$85,000Fractured footNatalie Elkins was able to help a client get a client an $85,000.00 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.
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.
$85,000Head injury39-yr old delivery driver sustained a head injury when a ladder fell off his truck and struck him in the head.
$79,000Arm injury35-yr old construction worker fractured his arm when a pipe he was working on became detached and struck him in the forearm.
$77,500Foot injury30-yr old construction worker injured his foot when a scissor lift rolled over it.
$75,000Shoulder injuryThe injured worker was terminated after reporting their shoulder injury and left without income. Tom Holder was able to get workers’ compensation benefits commenced and medical treatment for the injured worker.
$75,000Back injuryNatalie 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.
$72,000Spine injuryNon-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.
$70,000Motor vehicle accidentOur 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.
$70,000Hand injury35-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.
$70,000Finger injury66-yr old truck driver lost his finger while checking on the engine of his vehicle.
$65,520Elbow injuryRight elbow injury claim for employee whose benefits were previously suspended based on full-duty release. Benefits recommenced for 45 weeks before settlement.
$65,500Elbow injuryWoman 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.
$65,000Back injury40-yr old machinist sustained a non-surgical back injury while lifting up a piece of trash from his jobsite.
$60,000SLAP tear55-yr old man sustained a superior labral tear when the forklift he was on crashed into a pallet.
$60,000Foot injury45-yr old maintenance worker slipped on the stairs and fractured her foot.
$50,000Shoulder injury 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.
$50,000Bone FracturesTibula/fibula fracture
$45,000Foot injuryOur 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.
Please note that the settlement value of each case is different and the unique facts and circumstances in each case will determine the final outcome. The settlements listed above are ILLUSTRATIVE OR EXAMPLES of results that Gerber & Holder Attorneys at Law has achieved for past clients.
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