WORKERS' COMPENSATION
At Rice Law we have won countless workers' compensation cases for our clients recovering lost wages, reinstatement to work and payment of related medical bills when it's needed most. While the benefits our clients will vary based on the type of injury, the employees' average wage, and the amount of time out of work, we have an outstanding record which we are happy to share. This list is not all inclusive and remember, workers' compensation benefits are paid at 60% of the claimant's average wage but these payments are tax free. Some recent examples of workers' compensation awards and settlements include:
• $125,000.00 Workers' compensation settlement with lifetime medical expenses related to injury.
• $31,443.00 Permanent impairment award in workers' compensation.
• $120,000.00 in wage benefits with lifetime medical expenses related to injury.
• $52,000.00 Award for permanent impairment due to a work related injury.
• $53,890.00 Award for permanent impairment due to a work related injury.
• $225,000.00 Workers' compensation settlement with lifetime medical expenses related to injury.
• $50,900.00 Permanent impairment award due to a work related injury.
Personal Injury
Personal injury cases include motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall cases, dog bites, injuries to children, assault and premises liability (when you get hurt due to a defect in property). We never make any guarantee about results. We fight hard to win, but no one should promise you victory. When we win, the damages we recover vary. That's the truth for all attorney's. There are very good days and there are great days, but every day we promise to fight hard to get the best results possible. Since recoveries will vary, so do our examples. We have included wins under $100,000 and over one million, because if you are the one hurt, fair compensation feels good whether you have $10,000 dollars in damages or $100,000. We are just as thrilled to win our client $50,000 as $500,000 if it is full compensation for the injury. Recent victories for our clients include:
• Over $1,000,000 for lost wages, payment of medical bills and pain and suffering for a trucking accident with extensive neck and back injuries. This recovery included payment from both the worker's compensation carrier and $750,000 from the truck driver's insurance company.
• $20,000.00 Automobile accident award.
• $150,000.00 Slip and Fall settlement.
• $35,000.00 Award in dog bite case.
• $30,000.00 Settlement for assault of a minor.
• $99,193.00 Award in motor vehicle accident.
• $137,291.00 Settlement for assault of a minor.
• $150,000.00 Settlement in premises liability case.
• $21,000.00 Settlement in low speed rear end motor vehicle accident with minor injuries.
• $60,000.00 Award for motor vehicle accident.
• $75,000.00 Award for motor vehicle accident.
• $65,000.00 Award for Slip and Fall/Workers' Compensation injury.
Social Security
Wins in Social Security disability are very rewarding because they come to people who have suffered a terrible loss due to disability. Work defines so many of us and when that is taken away, the financial and emotional consequences are devastating. A win means our client can contribute to the family again, bring in an income and become eligible for desperately needed medical insurance. Whether you are a mom, a construction worker, a truck driver, a police officer, teacher or executive, these benefits mean everything. Of course, how much people get in retroactive benefits is based on past earnings and how long the disability has lasted. Some of our recent results include:
• Social Security disability award of $51,000.00 in retroactive benefits along with ongoing monthly benefits and Medicare coverage.
• Social Security disability award of $61,000.00 in retroactive benefits along with ongoing monthly benefits and Medicare coverage.
• Social Security disability award of over $23,000.00 in retroactive payments with ongoing monthly benefits and eligibility for Medicare.
• Social Security disability award of $29,558.00 in retroactive payments with an additional $17,756.00 in retroactive payment to the claimant's 2 minor children and ongoing monthly benefits and eligibility for Medicare.
• Social Security disability award of $28,855.00 for a disabled individual plus $16,395.00 for retroactive payments for 3 minor children, in addition to ongoing benefits and eligibility for Medicare.
Employment
Sometimes the biggest wins don't involve huge damages, but result in reinstatement or an end to discrimination. Often times we provide counsel at the beginning or end of employment about contracts, non competes and severance offers. While you can't put a dollar figure on getting out of a contract which limits your choices, putting an end to misunderstanding, or winning reinstatement, our clients know those results are invaluable. We do have employment cases where negotiation isn't possible and where the only way to get justice is through winning damages. Some examples of those cases are listed below:
• Wrongful termination FMLA settlement in the amount of $100,000.00 in addition to other equitable benefits for the employee.
• Separation agreement valued at over $38,500.00 with additional benefits, including insurance coverage and other payments and accommodations.
• Settlement of $25,000.00 in a gender claim harassment.
• Negotiated separation and severance package valued over $225,000.00 with ongoing health insurance benefits for client.
Call Rice Law Office at (603) 528-5299.
