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Heavy Equipment Operator – Workers Compensation – $380,000 Lump Sum Settlement

Facts/Liability: On October 17, 1995, 49 female heavy equipment worker operating paving roller on job site when almost hit by dump truck. Client suffered “whiplash” type injuries trying to avoid a collision, but no impact of vehicles. Carrier initially accepted workers comp claim and paid client $750.00 weekly comp. Multiple treating doctors said non-surgically correctable damage (aggravation of pre-existing arthritis) to cervical spine. Multiple IME’s said no injury. Eleven (11) DOL/CAB decisions kept the claimant on full disability benefits from...
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