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Workers’ Compensation Settlements 2021

By February 21, 2023Settlements & Verdicts

A Chaffee, NY woman injured her back while moving tables and chairs at work, requiring surgery. Her case was settled for $308,285.00, with a medical set-aside of $71,420.00, as well as an annuity.

A corrections officer from Buffalo, NY suffered a left shoulder injury in the course of his duties. He settled his claim for $135,411.47, leaving his medical benefits open for the remainder of his life.

A Depew, NY man settled his claim for $234,991.00 after injuring multiple body sites, resulting in surgery, in an incident while employed as a full-service vending driver and operator. His settlement includes a set-aside of $135,211.00 to be allocated toward future medical expenses.

A Boston, NY worker injured his neck and low back during the course of his employment as a transportation technician. He settled his claim for $157,250.00, and his settlement provides for the continuation of medical benefits.

A forklift operator from Buffalo, NY settled his case for $141,000.00 after an incident at work while lifting numerous pallets, resulting in surgery. The terms of his agreement provide for a set-aside of $24,492.00, to be allocated for the injured worker’s future medical needs.

A Ransomville, NY construction maintenance mechanic sustained injuries to his hip while lifting a heavy mat, resulting in multiple surgeries. He settled his case for $276,250.00, and his medical benefits will remain open.

A Buffalo, NY RN suffered a foot and ankle injury while working, and was awarded a settlement of $143,600.00. Her settlement includes a medical set-aside of $78,471.00, as well as an annuity. 

A Hamburg, NY worker injured multiple parts of his body when he fell on ice during the course of his employment. His case was settled in the amount of $85,000.00, with his medical benefits continuing throughout his lifetime.

A West Seneca, NY man sustained injuries to his neck and left elbow through repetitive use during the course of his employment as a delivery driver. His case was settled for $202,000.00, with $61,724.39 allocated for future medical expenses. 

A Medina, NY woman who injured her back while working as a healthcare worker settled her case for $198,407.00, which is inclusive of upfront seed money for a medical set-aside, as well as an annuity. 

An East Aurora, NY corrections officer sustained numerous injuries while working with an inmate, resulting in multiple surgeries. She settled her case for $191,250.00, leaving her medical benefits open for life.

An Orchard Park, NY machinist sustained injuries to multiple body sites as a result of repetitive work during the course of his employment. He settled his case for $136,000.00, with $19,946.00 allocated for future medical expenses, as well as an annuity.

A corrections officer from Lockport, NY injured his ankle while working and settled his claim for $95,050.62. His settlement provides for the continuation of medical benefits throughout the injured worker’s lifetime.

A Depew, NY corrections officer who injured his shoulder while performing his work duties settled his case for $119,000. Per the terms of his agreement, his medical benefits remain available to him for life. 

A heating and cooling installation worker from Cheektowaga, NY who was injured when carrying materials to his work site was awarded a settlement of $148,750.00, with medical benefits remaining open. 

A steel hauler from Lancaster, NY sustained multiple injuries when he fell off a trailer. A settlement was reached, wherein the injured worker received $204,752.46, with lifetime medical benefits to continue.

An LPN from Buffalo, NY injured her neck and back, resulting in surgery, after she slipped and fell on icy pavement outside of her place of employment. Her claim was settled for $168,199.51, and a set-aside of $53,449.50 was allocated for her future medical needs.

A Buffalo, NY banking officer was injured by a freight elevator, sustaining multiple injuries and resulting in surgery. She was awarded a settlement in the amount of $280,500.00, and her medical benefits are to continue for life.

A Tonawanda, NY worker who was injured when she slipped and fell on ice settled her claim for $123,250.00. Her settlement provides for the continuation of medical benefits. 

A Hamburg, NY healthcare worker was hurt when she was assisting a patient who became confrontational, resulting in an injury to her neck and shoulder. She settled her claim for $153,000.00, with a percentage of these funds allocated for future medical expenses. 

A press operator from East Aurora, NY injured his spine when the door of the press fell onto him. His claim was settled in the amount of $85,000.00, and his medical benefits will continue for life.

A CNA from Camilla, GA was hurt while assisting a patient in a wheelchair, injuring her low back and hip. Her case was settled in the amount of $145,250.00.

A railroad worker from Orchard Park, NY injured his back when he fell on ice near the tracks while moving large containers. He settled his claim for $119,000.00, with continuing lifetime medical benefits.

A Fillmore, NY driver sustained multiple injuries in an incident involving a dolly cart, which required surgery. His case was settled for $161,500.00, with funds allocated for future medical expenses in the amount of $53,037.00.

A woman from Buffalo, NY who developed a neck injury over the course of her employment as a medical biller was awarded a settlement of $123,615.57. A set-aside of $13,815.57 has been allocated for the claimant’s future medical needs. 

An LPN from Cheektowaga, NY suffered injuries to her neck and back while attempting to end a physical altercation between two other coworkers. She was awarded a settlement of $142,500.00, with a medical set-aside of $25,432.00 for future needs.

An RN from Franklinville, NY suffered multiple injuries in the parking lot of her workplace when she fell on ice, requiring surgery. Her case was settled for $156,173.64, and provides for $32,865.64 allocated for future medical expenses, as well as an annuity. 

A Batavia, NY over-the-road truck driver sustained injuries to multiple body sites, including concussions and seizures, when he slipped and struck his head and shoulder while unhooking a trailer from an 18-wheeler. He settled his claim for $150,500.00, with his medical benefits remaining open.

A North Collins, NY developmental aide suffered numerous injuries, including head trauma, while at her place of employment. She received a settlement of $127,500.00, with lifetime medical benefits to continue.

A sales representative from Lockport, NY was unloading products from a large truck when he injured his neck and right shoulder, resulting in surgery. His case was settled for $150,124.00, with an additional $45,797.00 medical set-aside and annuity.

A Strykersville, NY laborer settled his case for $99,111.80 following injuries to his back, when he fell down a hill while mowing a lawn, requiring spinal surgery. His settlement provides for a set-aside of $9904.54 for future medical expenses.