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Workers Compensation Case Examples

~ A retail worker in Hermitage suffered a knee injury and eventually underwent a total knee replacement. The employer tried to avoid paying the claimant benefits but after litigation the Workers' Compensation Judge awarded the Claimant her total disability benefits. The employer allowed the claimant to return to work in a light duty capacity. The case was resolved for a lump sum settlement.

~ In New Castle a restaurant worker developed a skin rash to certain soaps and cleaners on her arms and hands. The Claimant treated with a dermatologist and the insurance company voluntarily paid the claimant workers' compensation benefits when Attorney Robertson submitted the appropriate medical records. The employee returned to work for a short period but was again taken off work by a specialist where she remains at this time. The insurance company continues to pay her workers' compensation benefits.

~ In Titusville a female factory worker was pulling on wire and felt something slip in her neck and shoulder. The insurance company picked up her claim and paid her workers' compensation benefits. The employer filed a Petition for Modification of benefits, and at the end of the litigation the judge awarded benefits to continue. Before the record closed on the litigation of the petition, the parties resolved this claim for a lump sum amount.

~ A truck driver from Harrisville tripped in the back of his truck injury his back. The insurance company initiated paying him workers' compensation benefits. The claimant returned to work at a modified duty job and Attorney Normann filed a petition to reinstate a partial disability benefits the worker. During the course of the litigation to have the worker's benefits reinstated the parties resolved this case for a lump sum settlement.

~ In Polk, an LPN suffered a right shoulder injury while lifting a patient and was receiving workers' compensation benefits. The employer filed a petition to terminate the workers' benefits. Through litigation Attorney Normann was successful in retaining the worker's benefits throughout the remainder of the litigation. The parties attended a mediation with the workers' compensation judge and were eventually able to resolve this claim for a lump sum payment.

~ A youth development aide was in New Castle was injured while restraining a resident. The worker underwent surgery and was eventually released to return to work with restrictions. The employer did not offer work within the worker's restrictions so the worker continued receiving benefits. The employer sent the worker for an medical examination and filed a petition to suspend his benefits. After litigation on the suspension petition the judge ordered that the worker would continue to receive benefits.

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The Injury Lawyers at The Law Office of Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. have helped those who have been hurt at work from places like Pittsburgh, New Castle, Beaver, Butler, Erie, Meadville, Sharon, Grove City, Mercer, Lancaster, York, Ellwood City, Warren, Oil City, Youngstown, Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Poland, Boardman, Lima and many other communities in Pennsylvania (PA) and Ohio (OH). Our Attorneys are familiar with the courts across Pennsylvania and Ohio, including Erie County, Mercer County, Crawford County, Venango County, Warren County, Lawrence County, Butler County, Beaver County, Allegheny County, Mahoning County, and Trumbull County.