Andrew Mazan obtained a favorable jury verdict in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County Maryland this morning.  Based on the jury’s decision, Andrew’s client can now obtained the medical treatment she seeks. Justice was achieved.

Andrew’s client was injured nearly two years ago on January 13, 2023. Despite a fairly gruesome injury, she was found to be at MMI shortly thereafter by the WCC due to an Employer/Insurer defense medical exam.

A few months later, our client was referred for a right total knee replacement. Her treatment was denied. Leaving our client in desperate straights with no one to turn to except for Andrew.  At one point, the Employer/Insurer – with whom our client has worked for 32 years – made her a lowball offer only if she agreed to resign as part of the settlement.  That practice is somewhat commonplace in Maryland workers’ compensation and is based on the false premise that employees and their co-workers will flock to the Commission with fake injuries if they think the employer will “simply give them money.”  The cynical tort reform world will also tell you other falsehoods about that situation.  At Warnken, LLC, we think that practice is gross.

After a two day jury trial, the jury was convinced that both of the decisions of the WCC were incorrect. They found that the claimant was not at MMI and that the need for her right total knee replacement was causally related, reasonable, and necessary to the injury she sustained on January 13. 2023. The jury deliberated for less than one hour.  Andrew Mazan did what he does – got justice for injured workers.

The post Andrew Mazan Wins in Prince George’s County first appeared on Warnken, LLC – Voted MD’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers.

Who is that lawyer that’s doing the One Million Dollar Sweepstakes??!?!

That’s us!  It’s this guy.

What’s the catch?

No catch!  If Baltimore’s pro football team wins the big game in New Orleans in February 2025 and a member of that team wins the regular season MVP, one of our newsletter subscribers, picked at random, will win $1,000,000!!!  Life changing money, baby!!

Let’s root on the hometown team!!

We wanted to show our newsletter subscribers some love and show Baltimore some love and came up with this Sweepstakes.  If the two things happen, somebody has a million bucks coming their way.

HOW DO I ENTER?  Easy … www.warnkenlaw.com/newsletter.  Fill it out and you’re entered.

Which Lawyer is Giving Away a Million Dollars in Baltimore?

We hope it’s us!!  Baltimore’s pro football team needs to win the big game in New Orleans in February 2025 and a member of that team has to win regular season MVP.  If those two things happen, it’s going to be us giving away a million dollars.

You may have read about us or heard it on the radio or saw it on social media or even seen it on one of our billboards.  You know where to go…

WWW.WARNKENLAW.COM/NEWSLETTER

Don’t be left out of the fun!  Let’s go Baltimore!!!

The post That Lawyer with the Million Dollar Newsletter Sweepstakes!! first appeared on Warnken, LLC – Voted MD’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers.

If you want to know where to find Jim Lanier, look on the side that is right and that is just.  Jim Lanier’s compass points in right direction.  In 2018, when Jim joined Warnken, LLC, I knew we had just made an important addition to the workers’ comp team. Not long after, Jim was a 2021 inductee to the College of Workers’ Compensation Attorneys.

Also in 2021, Jim was on the shortlist for judge.  The shortlist was an achievement in and of itself – people who mattered said, “Hey Governor, this guy Lanier is worthy of consideration for a really important job in our society.”

Jim was qualified to be a judge.  He has a ton of experience in multiple practice areas.  He’s been plaintiff/claimant and defense.  He cares about the community, the Bar, and his clients.

But perhaps above all else, Jim cares about the injured worker and the system meant to provide a just relief to the injured worker.  His reputation had preceded him when former Governor Larry Hogan did his homework. Hogan, in Jim’s interview for the bench, asked, “Jim, wouldn’t you be a better fit as a Workers’ Comp Commissioner?”

In a typical Jim answer, Jim replied, “Governor, I will go where you best think I can serve the citizens of Maryland.”

A few years later, Jim remains with Warnken, LLC.  We’re better off, as are injured workers. Not just his clients, but all injured workers.

The Robert J. Zarbin Legislative Advocacy Award

It is not just former Governors and his colleagues at Warnken, LLC who recognize his contributions.  The Maryland Association for Justice has just given Jim Lanier the 2024 Robert J. Zarbin Legislative Advocacy Award! This award is given in recognition of exemplary legislative advocacy efforts in support of civil justice for the citizens of Maryland. The award will be given this Friday, April 12, 2024.

Congratulations, Jim!!

(Congratulations, also, to Jim’s co-winners, Patrice Meredith Clarke and David Harak.)

Jim has been advocating for fair laws for injured workers for years. The workers’ comp system, the Labor and Employment article of the code, and COMAR are full of small elements that can have big impact on the life of the injured worker. No issue therein is too small or too big to be analyzed and made more just and Jim is tireless at the task.

The Future for Jim Lanier

Jim Lanier has accomplished a lot. He is the immediate past chair of the Negligence, Insurance and Workers’ Compensation section of the Maryland State Bar Association. He is the current co-chair of the Maryland Association for Justice workers’ compensation section (with his Warnken, LLC colleague Rebecca Smith). He is the co-author of the MSBA’s Workers’ Compensation Manual, a comprehensive guide to workers’ compensation in Maryland and he co-taught the MSBA’s seminal course on workers’ compensation. He has represented thousands of injured workers, often in some of the most complex and catastrophic cases.

I have no doubt that our former Governor is correct – Jim is meant to be a Workers’ Compensation Commissioner with the Maryland WCC. Until then, his colleagues at Warnken, LLC remain grateful that he is with us. And injured workers are grateful also. Whether it is as a Commissioner, as an advocate, or as an endlessly giving community member, Jim has been, and will be, a huge asset to workers’ compensation in Maryland.

Thanks, Jim.

The post A Love Letter to Jim Lanier first appeared on Warnken, LLC – Voted MD’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers.

As a lifelong Baltimore resident, news of the Key Bridge Collapse is devastating.  This is true from a number of angles. First and foremost, the loss of life is horrific.  Our hearts go out to the families impacted.  Their lives will never be the same and twenty years from now, when other reminisce on the bridge that was once there, their wounds will open fresh.  This is an unspeakable tragedy from their perspective.

The second awful aspect to this is the impact it will have on those who depend on the Port of Baltimore and related businesses for their livelihoods.  There could be a substantial financial impact to the Port and surrounding areas that will last far too long.  Infrastructure is a key for life and the economy in our modern society.

Finally, and a distant third, the interruption to the lives in and around Baltimore.

Inevitably, there will be litigation.  The loss of life is unspeakable.  There will be wrongful death claims, injury claims, maritime claims, property damage claims, and workers’ compensation claims.

The Most Common Lawyer Needed for the Key Bridge Collapse

Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

The most common advocate needed will be a workers’ compensation lawyer for the Key Bridge collapse.  The latest reports I have seen are that there were seven workers’ on the bridge who were missing.  These workers or their families will have workers compensation claims. Tragically, this is true if the workers have died.

There is also information that the workers were employed by Brawner Builders.  Brawner is insured for workers compensation by Zurich American.  Warnken, LLC has had two claims for Brawner employees in the past.

Workers’ Comp and Negligence Together

That doesn’t mean that the workers or their families won’t also have claims against whomever is responsible. Workers or their families will be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits and then also damages from the responsible party.

Unfortunately, it is likely to be a personal injury lawyer with a focus on wrongful death.

Wrongful Death Lawyer for Key Bridge Collapse

Someone is at fault and someone needs to be held accountable.  I assume this is not an intentional act, but there is so much that is not known. Who is at fault for the Key Bridge collapse – who is at fault?  It could be the ship’s owner, the ship’s pilot(s), the maintenance company responsible for repairing the ship?  Some combination thereof?

Will the Ship Have to Pay?

The ship is insured.  I say this with a level of certainty that I should not have, but, practically speaking, the ship is insured.  Claims for wrongful death will only amount to a small portion of the total recoveries … the larger dollars will be the cost to build a new bridge.

Maryland’s damages in wrongful death are capped.  In the aggregate, the wrongful death recoveries may not total more than ten million dollars, give or take.  Maryland caps wrongful death damages.  (Caps are wrong and deny people their 7th amendment rights.)

A new bridge will cost hundreds of millions of dollars.  When the bridge collapsed in Minneapolis about 15 years ago, the cost to rebuild the bridge was over $400 million.

Is the State of Maryland Responsible for the Bridge Collapse?  Will they have to Pay?

Early reports suggest that the bridge was up to standards required for safety. It’s completely unclear that will remain the case as this unfolds.

What About the Ship’s Pilot?

 

The post Key Bridge Collapse – Lawyers and Potential Causes of Action first appeared on Warnken, LLC – Voted MD’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers.

We continue the tradition of posting our results so you can see what cases of various injury types are worth. Please remember, when considering your personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, or car crash case – no two matters are ever the same and our successes in the past don’t guarantee success in your case. There are a lot of variables that go into determining the value of the case. The injuries, the lost wages, the medicals are just the start. Our job is to help you recover the most compensation possible for your injuries. We never promise specific results or specific numbers – no honest lawyer should. We simply promise our best efforts.

Also, you don’t pay our fee or expenses, unless you win. Please see the specifics of last month’s results below…

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Disc herniation at C4-5
• Amount: $70,000
• Claimant injured the neck while lifting and moving heavy product. The worker was diagnosed with a C4-5 disc herniation and was recommended for surgery. Worker did not wish to undergo surgery. Claim was resolved on appeal during mediation.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Occupational Hearing Loss
• Amount: $9,845
• Claimant sustained occupational hearing loss as a result of employment with RG Steel.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Full thickness rotator cuff tear
• Amount: $39,488
• Claimant sustained an injury to the shoulder when a full load of product fell, struck the worker and pined the worker to the side of the truck. Worker underwent a arthroscopy with extensive glenohumeral joint debridement, debridement of the superior labrum, synovectomy, bursectomy, and rotator cuff repair. Two years later, the worker’s shoulder remained symptomatic and a secord surgery was performed. The second surgery was a revision of the rotator cuff repair, joint debridement, capsulotomy and the anterior-inferior capsule, and lysis of adhesions. The worker returned to work with a new employer.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Herniated discs at L3-5
• Amount: $282,303
• Claimant tripped and fell down a flight of stairs. After conservative care and injections, the worker underwent a L3-5 arthrodesis with hardware at L4-5. Later the worker was diagnosed with pseudoarthrosis and underwent a second surgery, which was an L4-5 fusion. The worker remains under the care of the treating neurosurgeon and for pain management.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: Fracture and dislocation of pinky finger
• Amount: $7,648
• Claimant sustained a fractured pinky finger and post-concussive headaches when the forklift that the worker was operating became lodges in a doorway. Worker underwent hand therapy and treatment for the headache condition. After care, the worker returned to work with the same employer.

• Injury: Electric Shock
• Amount: $18,500
• Claimant sustained an electrical shock injury. The injured worker underwent occupational therapy and returned to work for a different employer.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Aggravation of lumbar disc disease
• Amount: $2,240
• Claimant aggravated his underlying herniated disc injury and underwent physical therapy. The injured workers returned to work in the same position.

• Injury: cervical sprain, thoracic sprain, lumbar sprain
• Amount: $30,000
• Claimant was working as driver when he was in a MVC. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medications.

• Body Part(s): Throat
• Injury: esophageal spasm
• Amount: $4,995
• Claimant choked on McDonald’s egg mcmuffin. Treatment consisted of medication.

• Injury: Cervicothoracic sprain
• Amount: $15,000
• Claimant was involved in an MVC. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medications.

• Injury: posttraumatic anxiery and depression, 1st and 2nd degree burns
• Amount: $10,000
• Claimant was working as a cook when she suffered burns after gas broiler whooshed into her face. Treatment consisted of medication and psychotherapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: shoulder impingement syndrome, partial rotator cuff tear
• Amount: $4,400
• Claimant was working as a cashier when she tripped and fell over crate. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, injections, and medication.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $4,230
• Claimant was at work when they were struck in the knee with bags from a belt loader. Claimant returned for treatment due to worsening symptoms and was treated with physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Herniation
• Amount: $30,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff aggravated a prior condition and underwent surgery.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $7,500
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle collision during the course of their employment. Claimant was treated with x-rays and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $7,500
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle collision during the course of their employment. Claimant was treated with x-rays and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Amount: $219,440
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle collision during the course of their employment. Claimant was treated with diagnostic testing, home exercises, and PT.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Meniscus tear
• Amount: $2,547
• Claimant reopened claim for additional medical care. Claimant had additional physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Heart
• Injury: Hypertension
• Amount: $3,350
• Claimant reopened claim due to additional medical care and medication.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: ACL Tear
• Amount: $154,350
• Claimant sustained injury to the right knee while working. Claimant had two surgeries on this knee. While recovering, Claimant developed pain and issues with the left knee due to overcompensation, which was found to be compensable. Claimant had surgery to the left knee. The Subsequent Injury Fund was also held liable for pre-existing conditions.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $8,736
• Claimant slipped while walking on stairs and carrying a patient. Claimant had physical therapy and was able to return to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: ACL Tear
• Amount: $55,000
• Claimant fell from a ladder while working. Claimant had surgery to the knee and injections to the back, as well as physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: strain
• Amount: $7,500
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Claimant attended physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $11,500
• Claimant sustained injury to the back after lifting heavy objects at work. Claimant underwent a course of physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Hearing Loss
• Amount: $5,000
• Claimant developed hearing loss from working as a volunteer firefighter. The Commission denied the claim and it was resolved on appeal.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $5,600
• Claimant sustained injury to the shoulder after lifting a heavy object at work. Claimant had therapy for the condition and returned to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Compression Fracture
• Amount: $22,700
• Claimant fell from a ceiling while installing a fan, causing a compression fracture and shoulder tear. Claimant was treated with therapy. The claim was contested because it was alleged that the Claimant was an independent contractor. A jury decided in favor of Claimant that he was an employee and entitled to workers’ comp benefits.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Postconcussive Syndrome
• Amount: $9,350
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle collision during the course of employment. Claimant was treated with physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator Cuff Tear
• Amount: $28,500
• Claimant was reaching for a box at work when they sustained injury to the shoulder. Claimant underwent surgery and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $5,600
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle collision during the course of employment. Claimant was treated with physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Wrist
• Injury: Fracture
• Amount: $240,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff underwent surgery and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Foot
• Injury: Fracture
• Amount: $60,740
• Claimant slipped and fell at work. Claimant underwent two surgeries.

• Body Part(s): Psychological
• Amount: $5,915
• Claimant discovered a dead body at work. Claimant underwent counseling.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Fracture
• Amount: $50,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff underwent surgery and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: C3-4 Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
• Amount: $65,310
• Claimant sustained injuries to his neck, back and shoulder moving and throwing a couch into a dumpster. Worker was diagnosed with herniated discs and underwent an ACDF to C3-4. Later, worker developed myelomalacia. For the back, the worker was diagnosed with L5-S1 herniated disc and underwent multiple injections. Worker also had multiple pre- and post-surgical injections for the neck. A spinal cord stimulator was attempted, but was later removed. As a result of the work injury, the injured worker was diagnosed with ongoing depression and anxiety and a mental health aspect was added to the claim. The worker continues to receive monthly pain management and psychological care.

• Body Part(s): Jaw
• Injury: Fractured mandible and loss of teeth
• Amount: $57,000
• Claimant was punched in the face by a co-worker and sustained multiple jaw fractures with loss of teeth. Worker underwent extensive dental treatment and received replacement dentures. Client passed away during pendency of the claim.

• Body Part(s): Hip
• Injury: Driver sustained a torn hip labral as a result of a motor vehicle collision
• Amount: $23,000
• Claimant sustained a torn hip labral when he was shot at by another vehicle. This was a uninsured motorist claim since the vehicle was not identified. Non-surgical care. Worker returned to work for a different employer in a lighter duty job.

• Body Part(s): Foot
• Injury: Fracture of the Great Toe
• Amount: $5,575
• Claimant sustained a fractured great toe when the worker fell from a motorcycle. The toe/foot was immobilized and the worker underwent therapy once the fracture healed. Worker returned to work in the same duty assignment.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Contusion and traumatic pes anserine bursitis
• Amount: $4,368
• Claimant was pushed to the floor by a patient and sustained injury to the knee. Claimant underwent physical therapy and return to work for the same employer in the same position.

• Injury: strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back
• Amount: $4,480
• Claimant was involved in a MVC. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medications.

• Injury: contusion
• Amount: $4,140
• Claimant was working as lot man when he slipped and fell on shoulder. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medications

• Injury: meniscus tear
• Amount: $8,976
• Claimant was working as equipment operator when, while pulling hose, he felt pop in knee. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, surgery and medications.

• Injury: meniscus tear
• Amount: $5,280
• Claimant was working as equipment operator when, while lifitng 450 lbs screen, he injured knee. Treatment consisted of injections, physical therapy, and medications.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: acute pain in shoulder
• Amount: $20,000
• Claimant was working as butcher when he was kicked by sheep. Treatment consisted of medication.

• Injury: partial articulr sided suprasponatus tear
• Amount: $24,000
• Claimant was working as driver when he slipped and fell on shoulder. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, injections, work hardening, and medications.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Limb injury
• Amount: $800
• Child, 1 urgent care visit, specials $135

• Body Part(s): Arm
• Injury: shoulder pain
• Amount: $855
• Child, 1 urgent care visit, specials $190

• Injury: Thoracolumbar sprain/strain, left forearm strain, right forearm strain
• Amount: $3,250
• Originally denied as no-low, $2000 specials, 3 weeks tx

• Body Part(s): Fussiness
• Injury: Fussiness in toddler
• Amount: $1,500
• Child, 1 ER visit, specials $200

• Body Part(s): L hip, lower back, L shoulder
• Amount: $46,740
• Jury trial award. Disputed liability. Permanency claimed.

• Body Part(s): Head, Lower back
• Injury: Lumbar sprain, post traumatic headaches
• Amount: $10,052

• Body Part(s): neck, lower back, coccyx
• Injury: chronic cervical sprain, chronic lumbar sprain, chronic coccydynia
• Amount: $30,000
• WCC case, limits, specials of $29500

• Body Part(s): Neck, R shoulder, lower back
• Injury: Sprain/strain of cervical spine and lumbar spine, R shoulder sprain/strain
• Amount: $7,000

• Injury: post-traum headaches, bilat shoulder strains, cervicothoracic and thoracolumbar sprain/strain
• Amount: $6,000

• Injury: post-traum headaches, thoracolumbar sprain/strain
• Amount: $7,000

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: strain
• Amount: $1,500
• Child, 1 ER visit, specials $850.87

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator cuff tear
• Amount: $42,465
• Clamant reopened claim for additional treatment. Claimant had surgery to the shoulder and therapy. Due to the worsening of condition, the subsequent injury fund was also held in for pre-existing conditions.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $6,720
• Claimant was lifting a box at work and injured the back. The claimant received physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $4,400
• Claimant tripped and fell at work causing injury to the shoulder. Claimant had therapy and returned to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s): Ankle
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $4,188
• Claimant reopened claim for additional medical care. Claimant had additional therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Herniated disc
• Amount: $30,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash while working. This matter settled for limits against the at-fault driver. Plaintiff received physical therapy and an injection was recommended.

• Body Part(s): Leg
• Injury: Disfigurement
• Amount: $1,748
• Claimant was bitten by a dog while working. Claimant had a scar on the leg from the bite.

• Body Part(s): Arm
• Injury: Disfigurement
• Amount: $4,460
• Claimant was bitten by a suspect during an arrest. Claimant was scarred as a result.

• Body Part(s): Hypertension
• Injury: Hypertension
• Amount: $202,263
• As a result of a career in law enforemcent, claimant developed hypertension. The hypertension resuled in end stage renal failure. The Claimant was also compensated for prior conditions through the Subsequent Injury Fund.

• Body Part(s): Hand
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $20,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Plaintiff sustained a wrist sprain which was splinted. The Plaintiff also needed to have her teeth examined to ensure that they were properly aligned.

• Body Part(s): Dependency
• Amount: $400,000
• WCC found Dependency and insurer appealed. Claim was settled for present day value of claim with one child being considered in need of lifetime dependency benefits.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Bilateral neuroforaminal stenosis at C5-6 with cord encroachment
• Amount: $43,000
• Claimant slipped and fell on ice, injuring the shoulder and also injuring the neck and other shoulder. Claimant received injections to both shoulders. The neck was diagnosed with a C5-C6 cord impingement and surgery was recommended. Claimant declined surgery. Worker return to work in a lighter position with a different employer.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator cuff tear
• Amount: $7,000
• Claimant injured the shoulder while demonstrating retraining techniques. The worker was provided a cortisone injection and then later sustained a subsequent injury.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprain and strains to the neck
• Amount: $15,500
• Claimant sustained non-surgical head and neck injuries as a result of the motor vehicle collision. Injured worker found a new job after his treatment ended.

• Body Part(s): Ring Finger
• Injury: Amputation
• Amount: $40,250
• Claimant sustained an amputation of the ring finger when it was caught on a ladder. The injured worker underwent multiple surgeries to repair the amputation and nerve damage. The worker developed neuromas that required another surgery. After a year, the worker developed acute carpal tunnel syndrome and underwent a release. He returned to work with limitation with the same employer.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Partial thickness rotator cuff tear and adhesive capsulitis
• Amount: $26,250
• Claimant was fell from a ladder and injured the shoulder. PT and cortisone injection did not solve issues. Injured worker underwent an subacromial decompression and manipulation under anesthesia for adhesive capsulitis. Claimant returned to work for the same employer and was promoted to a new position.

• Body Part(s): Ankle
• Injury: Death
• Amount: $800,000
• Medical Malpractice Case … Death occurred while being anesthetized for a foot and ankle fracture surgery.

• Body Part(s): Wrist
• Injury: Fracture
• Amount: $23,060
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision and sustained injury to the wrist, neck, back. Plaintiff was treated with chiropractic treatment, x-rays, splinting, medication and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator Cuff Tear
• Amount: $14,560
• Claimant was at work rotating boxes sustaining injury to the shoulder. Claimant was treated with physical therapy, MRI, and injections.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Amount: $5,025
• Claimant slipped and fell at work sustaining injury to the knee. Claimant returned for treatment due to worsening symptoms and was treated with injections.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Amount: $3,817
• Motor vehicle collision and sustained injury to the neck, back and pelvis. Plaintiff was treated with pain medications, physical therapy and chiropractic treatment.

• Body Part(s): Leg
• Injury: Hematoma
• Amount: $5,280
• Claimant was at work when they fell off an unstable ladder and injured their leg. Claimant was treated with sutures, wound packing, antibiotic treatment, and hematoma.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Meniscus Tear
• Amount: $21,587
• Claimant was at work when a steel plate fell off truck injuring their knee. Claimant returned for treatment due to worsening symptoms and was treated with MRI, injections, total knee arthroplasty, knee manipulation, and physical therapy.

• Injury: knee laceration
• Amount: $5,280
• Claimant was working as plant mgr. when he fell to floor. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medication.

• Injury: foot contusion, CRPS
• Amount: $53,375
• Claimant was working when piece of aluminum landed on foot. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, work hardening, injections, SCS trial, and medications.

• Injury: tear in supraspinatus
• Amount: $25,000
• Claimant was working as flight attendant when she injured shoulder and neck while pushing up heavy overhead bin. Treatment consisted of surgery, physical therapy and medications

• Injury: lateral tibial plateau fracture w/ associated fibular heard fracture, MCL sprain
• Amount: $45,000
• Claimant was working as groundskeeper when he fell into grave. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, work hardening, and medications.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Post-concussion syndrome
• Amount: $7,704
• Significant PD, minimal tx. Liab issues. Lyft

• Injury: Sprains, head injury
• Amount: $25,000
• $19,982.49 specials incl large difficult wage claim, 2 months tx, liability challenges

• Injury: Post-traumatic headaches, sprains
• Amount: $10,999
• $5999.32 specials, UM claim, 5 weeks tx, positive cranial nerve exam findings but resolved quickly

• Body Part(s): Head, neck, shoulders, back
• Injury: Sprains
• Amount: $6,185
• $2500 specials, UM claim, 3 weeks tx

• Body Part(s): Neck, lower back
• Injury: Sprains
• Amount: $9,600
• 2 pcp visits + radiology, specials of $2500 including lost wages. Significant PD.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Concussion
• Amount: $29,790
• Claimant was struck in the head by something falling from a shelf. Claimant was diagnosed with a concussion and was treated with vestibular therapy and other things.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $3,487

• Body Part(s): Thumb
• Injury: Fracture
• Amount: $4,010
• Claimant sustained a fracture to the thumb while subduing a patient. Claimant was casted for the injury before returning to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $4,140
• Claimant sustained injury to the shoulder while subduing a patient. Claimant received physical therapy before returning to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Concussion
• Amount: $59,400
• Claimant was struck by a plow truck in a parking lot. Claimant was treated for concussion issues. Claimant was unable to return to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s): Wrist
• Injury: Broken Wrist
• Amount: $9,350
• Claimant broke wrist after slipping and falling at work. Claimant was casted for the break.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator Cuff tear
• Amount: $29,750
• Claimant sustained injury after falling at work. Claimant sustain a tear to the rotator cuff and bicep tendon. Claimant had surgery and returned to pre-injury employment.

The post In Q1 2023, Warnken, LLC Recovered $3,825,943.71 for Our Injured Clients first appeared on Warnken, LLC – Voted MD’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers.

I am completely blown away.  I really am.  I’d almost say that I’m in shock.  Warnken, LLC recovered $31,957,424 million dollars for our injured clients in 2022.

Thirteen years ago, I moved back home to Baltimore from Minnesota, where I had been for five years.  I was excited to get out of the cold, excited to work at my parent’s firm, and excited to see what I could bring to the table.  My pug Carlin and I got an apartment in Towson and got to work.

I told my Dad that I wanted the firm to move away from criminal law and toward injury work.  In 2010, we had maybe ten injury clients. My Dad was resistant. We actually fought over it, among other things.  We had a very rocky road for the first three years. Though the firm was actually my Mom and Dad’s, my Dad had been in full control of it for many years.  It’s hard to let go.

By 2013, I had the green light to go all in on injury work.  We started slowly, first focusing on workers’ comp.  We weren’t just about more money and more clients.  We were about learning everything, getting better everyday, never getting bullied, and KILLING IT for clients. Volume doesn’t mean shit if you don’t deliver for each client like they’re the only client.

By 2013, my Dad was winding down his criminal practice and we were ramping up injury.  With some clever marketing and a lot of great work for clients, the practice grew.  Slowly at first, then more rapidly.  When I bought the firm in 2015, we were at nearly 100 injury clients.

From 2016 to 2018, our workers’ comp practice exploded and I personally began to take on medical malpractice cases and significant premises liability cases. I even filed a class action case and an important civil rights case.  I took on cases that were important to me. I got in a little over my head … especially after my Dad got sick in 2017.

My Dad had a mentor, Judge Basil Thomas, a former Baltimore City Judge who my Dad had clerked for in the 1970’s.  I picked up Judge Thomas for one of my Dad’s award events about ten years ago.  I asked Judge Thomas to tell me about what my Dad was like in the 1970’s.  He thought for a moment, then said, “He always bit off more than he could chew … then he chewed it.”

I thought about that when I had heaps of litigation on my plate.  My Dad woulda chewed.  I better chew it.  Between the willfulness of being unwilling to fail and help from a lot of great people, we chewed it.

Then we added more great people to the team.  Day by day, case by case, we moved it forward.

And suddenly, yesterday, I draft a post with last year’s results … 494 cases concluded.  $31,957,424.21 recovered for our injured clients.  We handle all personal injury now… car crashes, birth injuries, medical malpractice, premises case, products liability, and, of course, workers’ compensation.  I can’t believe how far we’ve come.

You can’t boil down success to talking points.  Success is doing whatever it takes to succeed, whenever it takes it, while staying true to your values.  But a couple of things are important.  Our philosophy then, and still, is to get a 5-star review in every case.  Case conclusions feed you today.  Happy clients feed you for life.  Our attitude, then and now, is fuck them.  Who is them?  Them is people and organizations who hold back money from deserving, injured clients just because they want to save a buck or pass it on to their shareholders.

I am so grateful.  So grateful for the Warnken, LLC team.  This is not “my” team.  I am privileged to be a part of their team, the Warnken, LLC team.  Rebecca, Michelle, Matt, Amanda, LaRae, Candice, Angelica, Howard, Phyl, Stephanie, Jim, Vicki, Andrew, Brandie, Jeff.  So grateful for you and the work you do for our clients.  I genuinely believe our clients are lucky to have us — I believe that because of all of you.

Two more groups I want to thank.  First, our clients.  We wouldn’t be able to do anything without you to do it for.  Thank you for the trust you place in us.  You hear about us from a friend or a co-worker or television or billboards or my goofy videos on social media and you take a leap of faith.  Are these guys legit?  Can I really count on them?  And you are patient with us while we prove our worth day in and day out during your case.

Finally, I want to thank my parents.  Warnken, LLC was started by my Mom in 1992.  My Dad was in charge by the late 90’s.  When I walked in, there were virtually none of the kind of cases I wanted, but there was something far more important… a reputation for integrity, fair dealing, dedication to clients, and results.  And then, you guys graciously got out of my way, with no instructions.  You didn’t need to leave instructions, they were ingrained in me.  Put the client first, don’t take shit from anyone, and be honest.

I remember the instructions.

The post $31,957,424.21 Recovered for Our Injured Clients in 2022 first appeared on Warnken, LLC – Voted MD’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers.

10 of the 60+ Cases Resulted in Recoveries of More than $100,000

Below, you will see the November and December results.  We’re proud of our work on behalf of the injured.  Whether you were injured on the road, at work, or in the hospital, we’d love to have the chance to help you.

Please remember, when considering your personal injury, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice case or car crash case – no two matters are ever the same and our past success doesn’t guarantee success in your case.  We promise best efforts, not results. Please see last month’s results below.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $12,775
• Claimant was at work when they stepped into an open drain in the kitchen and fell sustaining injury to the shoulder. Claimant returned for treatment due to worsening symptoms and was treated with medical evaluations and injection.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Spondylosis
• Amount: $30,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision sustaining injury to the neck and back. Plaintiff was treated with medication, an MRI, physical therapy and injections.

• Injury: sprain of ulnar ligament
• Amount: $15,000
• Claimant was working as administrative specialist when a heavy door slammed on her arm. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, steroid injection, and medication

• Injury: epicondylitis
• Amount: $27,000
• Claimant was working as an installer when he felt pop in arm while connecting line. Treatment consisted of injections, surgery, physical therapy, and medications.

• Injury: cervicothoracic sprain, posterior tibial tenonitis
• Amount: $28,000
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medications.

• Injury: rotator cuff tendonitis, biceps tendon degeneration/SLAP, glenohumeral synovitis
• Amount: $135,000
• Claimant was lifting drywall when he felt a pop in his shoulder. Treatment consisted of two surgeries, injections, physical therapy and medications.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: foot/knee strain, sacral strain, cervical strain
• Amount: $30,000
• Claimant was working as AML coordinator when she slipped and fell. Treatment consisted of physical therapy, aquatic therapy and medications.

• Injury: acute traumatic lumbar strain, lumbar disc herniation
• Amount: $20,000
• Claimant was working as a CAM/CMT when she injured back while moving patient. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and pain management.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Occupational Hearing Loss
• Amount: $18,600
• Claimant sustained occupational hearing loss as a result of employment with RG Steel.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Herniated disc at C5-C6 level
• Amount: $3,220
• Law enforcement office sustained injury when the patrol vehicle was struck by a suspect. This was the second reopening for worsening of condition. Worker underwent additional conservative care and was recommended for a future neck fusion surgery.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprains and strains superimposed on preexisting conditions.
• Amount: $30,000
• Claimant was in a work truck that was stuck from behind in a motor vehicle collision. Aggravated underlying prior injuries and claimant underwent conservative care. Worker returned to work for the same employer in a lighter duty position.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Herniated discs at C3-C6 levels
• Amount: $125,925
• Worker fell from a roof to the concrete sustaining a torn rotator cuff and shoulder impingement. Worker underwent shoulder arthroscopy and biceps tendinosis. The worker also sustained herniated discs at C3-C6 and underwent an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion from C3-C6. The worker elected to retire. WCC found 69% PPD with 44% on Employer/Insurer and 25% on SIF.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Sprains and strains superimposed on preexisting conditions.
• Amount: $15,232
• Claimant was in a work truck that was stuck from behind in a motor vehicle collision. Aggravated underlying prior injuries and claimant underwent conservative care. Worker returned to work in the same position.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Sprains and strains superimposed on preexisting conditions.
• Amount: $13,394
• Claimant was in a work truck that was stuck from behind in a motor vehicle collision, aggravating underlying prior injuries.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Tricompartmental osteoarthritis
• Amount: $27,900
• Claimant tripped over an uneven surface and sustained a twisting injury to the knee, exacerbating the underlying knee condition. Worker underwent a fully cemented total knee arthroplasty. After post-surgical therapy, worker returned to work in the same position.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Tear of the rotator cuff, supraspinatus and subscapularis tendons.
• Amount: $45,000
• Worker reinjured both shoulders while trying to “break” a stuck bolt with an industrial wrench. After therapy and injections, injured worker underwent a shoulder arthroscopic surgery with revision acromioplasty.

• Body Part(s): Arm
• Injury: Cubital tunnel syndrome
• Amount: $159,960
• Claimant sustained an occupational disease to both upper extremities as a result of repetitive nature of the work as a mechanic. Worker underwent bilateral wrist CMC arthroplasty, bilateral carpal tunnel releases bilateral cubital tunnel releases and excision of a ganglion cyst. Worker returned to work in the same position with permanent restrictions. WCC found 86% PPD, 30% on Employer/Insurer and 56% on the SIF.

• Body Part(s): Hypertension
• Injury: Law enforcement officer developed hypertension as part of the job.
• Amount: $12,250
• Claimant developed hypertension as a result of service as a law enforcement officer.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Concussion and sprain/strains
• Amount: $17,500
• Plaintiff was driving a car when stuck from behind by the at-fault driver.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Cervical disc disorder at C6-7, paroxysmal vertigo
• Amount: $264,227
• Claimant sustained multiple injuries as result of being attacked by a patient. Claimant underwent dental treatment, therapy for vertigo and for the neck. As a result of the injuries, the claimant also developed PSTD.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Tear of the medial meniscus
• Amount: $6,336
• Claimant sustained an impact injury to the knee as a result of a slip and fall in water. Diagnosis was of a torn medial meniscus that was treated non-surgically. Claimant returned to work for the same employer.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Recurrent spinal stenosis, lumbar facet arthropathy, lumbar post-laminectomy syndrome, spondylosis, chronic pain syndrome
• Amount: $149,850
• Claimant re-injured his back and knee as a result of falling in a hole. After years of injections and other medical care, the injured worker underwent a posterolateral fusion from L2 – L5, laminectomies and decompression. This was in addition to removing a prior spinal cord stimulator and prior fusion hardware. Post-surgery, injured worker attempted to have a new spinal cord stimulator implanted, but it became infected. Claimant also underwent continued injections for pain management. For the knee, the recommendation was a total knee replacement which claimant wanted to hold off on until no other option. The SIF was implead due to the workers’ pre-existing permanent injuries. WCC found 90$ PPD with 43% PDD against the E/I and 47% against the SIF.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprain and strain
• Amount: $3,750
• Claimant sustain an injury picking packages for the Employer. Worker underwent 2.5 weeks of therapy and return to work for a different employer.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $7,586
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash while working. Claimant was seen by the doctor and attended physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $30,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash with significant property damage. Plaintiff had physical therapy and counseling.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Herniated disc
• Amount: $16,750
• Claimant reopened claim for additional medical care. Claimant received additional lumbar epidural steroid injections.

• Body Part(s): COVID
• Injury: COVID
• Amount: Confidential
• Claimant developed COVID from working around exposed patients. Claimant was seen by a pulmonologist and uses an inhaler.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $20,000
• Plaintiff was struck by a vehicle while taking items out of the work truck. Plaintiff received physical therapy for the injuries sustained.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $5,430
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle crash while working. Claimant was treated with medication and physical therapy for the injury sustained.

• Body Part(s): Left knee
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $7,350
• Claimant sustained injury during a foot pursuit. Claimant received physical therapy for the knee injury sustained.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: Meniscus tear
• Amount: $26,250
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle crash while working. Claimant had surgery on the knee and injections to the lower back.

• Body Part(s): Right Leg
• Injury: Torn ACL
• Amount: $36,855
• Claimant slipped and fell while working, causing injury to the knee. Claimant had three surgeries to the knee and leg.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Migraines
• Amount: $16,377
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision when they sustained injury to the head and neck. Plaintiff was treated with pain medication.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Labral Tear
• Amount: $45,000
• Claimant was at work pushing a trailer when they sustained injury to the shoulder. Claimant was treated with medication, physical therapy and two surgeries.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator Cuff Tear
• Amount: $124,726
• Claimant was at work carrying food when they slipped and fell sustaining injury to the shoulder. Claimant was treated with injections, surgeries, spinal cord stimulator, and a pain pump.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Spondylosis
• Amount: $360,051
• Claimant was at work pulling a cart when they sustained injury to the neck and shoulder. As a result, Claimant underwent three surgeries.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Concussion
• Amount: $24,851
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision and sustained injury to the head, neck, back and shoulder. Plaintiff was treated with pain medications and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Strain/Sprain
• Amount: $45,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision sustaining injuries to the neck and back. Plaintiff was treated with physical therapy and injections.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Radiculopathy
• Amount: $30,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision sustaining injuries to the back, arm, and leg. Plaintiff was treated with pain medication and PT.

• Body Part(s): Arm
• Injury: Bicep Tendon Rupture
• Amount: $31,500
• Claimant was at work spotting an athlete when they sustained injury to the arm. Claimant was treated with x-ray, MRIs, surgery, and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: SLAP tear
• Amount: $70,263
• Claimant was working when they stepped into a pothole and fell sustaining injury to the shoulder. Claimant was treated with surgery and injections.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Cervical disc herniations at C5-7 levels
• Amount: $514,790
• Claimant sustained a head and neck injury when a cement chunk flew out of a grinding machine and struck the worker in the head. Worker underwent multiple occipital nerve blocks and ablations. Worker was also diagnoses with multiple herniated discs and underwent an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Claim was resolved prior to worker returning to work in a PTD posture. $450,004.15 indemnity and $64,785.84 for MSA.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Aggravation of lumbar disc disease
• Amount: $22,000
• Claimant sustained two work injuries within days of each other that aggravated the pre-existing back condition. WCC denied requested medical care and the claims were appealed. Both claims were resolved together during mediation.

• Body Part(s): Head
• Injury: Traumatic Brian Injury
• Amount: $455,000
• Claimant was working in the receiving area and was moving empty pallets. Pallet broke and wooden shards pierced the injured worker’s eyes. Worker underwent multiple eye surgeries to repair a “horseshoe” tear of the retinas. Worker was also diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and PTSD. Worker received medical care from neurologist, ophthalmologist, psychologist, occupational therapists for cognitive, speech/language and vertigo.

• Body Part(s): Foot
• Injury: Rupture of the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis tendons
• Amount: $2,573
• Claimant sustained crush injury to both feet and underwent multiple surgeries. Initial permanency finding was in 2016 and this was a reopening for only one foot. In 2022, injured worker returned to the surgeon and worker underwent additional physical therapy. Claimant is now working for the same employer in a lighter duty position.

• Body Part(s): Prostate
• Injury: Prostate Cancer
• Amount: $278,833
• Claimant developed prostate cancer while working as a firefighter. Worker underwent a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Diagnosis occurred after retirement. Worker sustained significant post-surgical complications that will require continued urological care. PPD decision was $218,608.00 against the E/I and $60,225.00 against the SIF.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Occupational Hearing Loss
• Amount: $2,545
• Claimant sustained occupational hearing loss as a result of employment with RG Steel.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Occupational Hearing Loss
• Amount: $26,744
• Claimant sustained occupational hearing loss as a result of employment with RG Steel.

• Injury: radial neck fx
• Amount: $4,815
• Claimant was working as custodian when he tripped and fell on sidewalk. Treatment consisted of HEP and medication.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: sprain of ligaments of cervical spine
• Amount: $10,000
• Claimant was involved in MVC. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medication.

• Injury: comminuted intra-articular nondisplaced distal radius fx
• Amount: $25,000
• Claimant was working as line operator when he fell and injured wrist. Treatment consisted of occupational therapy, injections, and medication.

• Injury: displaced trimallerolar fx of leg
• Amount: $35,000
• Claimant was working when she slipped and fell on ice. Treatment consisted of surgery, physical therapy, and medications.

• Injury: acute low back pain w/o sciatica
• Amount: $4,400
• Claimant was working as armed service tech when he injured his back after his truck hit a bump in the road. Treatment consisted of physical therapy.

• Injury: fracture of humerus, epicondylitis
• Amount: $30,240
• Claimant was working in HVAC when he slipped and fell injury his arm. Treatment consisted of surgery, physical therapy, injections, and medications.

• Injury: ankle peroneal tendintitis
• Amount: $28,000
• Claimant was working as a package handler when he injured his ankle while stepping on a skid that broke. Treatment consisted of injections, surgery, physical therapy, and medications.

• Injury: open left distal tibia pilon fx, open left talar body fx, lumbar disc herniation, trauma and stressor related disorder
• Amount: Confidential
• Claimant was working as an equipment operator when a pallet crushed her foot. Treatment consisted of 4 surgeries, physical therapy, pain management, psychotherapy and medications.

• Body Part(s): Lungs
• Injury: Mold Disease
• Amount: $11,500
• Claimant was exposed to mold at work and developed respiratory symptoms. Claimant was unable to work until mold was cleaned

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $5,000
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Claimant was seen by the doctor on one occasion.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $32,000
• Claimant sustained injury after moving heavy objects at work, treated with physical therapy for the condition.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Torn rotator cuff
• Amount: $13,000
• Claimant sustained injury to the shoulder after lifting a heavy object at work. Claimant underwent physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): COVID
• Injury: COVID
• Amount: Confidential
• Claimant contracted COVID. The Commission determined that it was not work related. The matter resolved on appeal.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Disc bulging
• Amount: $50,000
• Claimant fell at work but did not report the injury until many months later. Claimant underwent surgery and did not return to pre-injury employment.

 

The post In November and December of 2022, Warnken, LLC Recovered $3,709,347.29 for more than 60 Injured Clients first appeared on Warnken, LLC – Voted MD’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers.

Warnken, LLC had a slow month by Warnken, LLC standards, recovering slightly less than three quarters of a million dollars for our injured clients.

Obviously, we were significantly slower than September, our record month, with recoveries of more than $11 million.

Last month’s results are below. Remember – we never promise specific results or specific numbers – no ethical lawyer should. We promise our best efforts – every great lawyer should! Also remember – there is no fee or expenses, unless you win.

October 2022 Case Conclusions

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Meniscus Tear
• Amount: $85,000
• Claimant was slipped and fell sustaining injury to the knee. Surgery was recommended.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: SLAP Tear
• Amount: $41,126
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff was treated with physical therapy and an injection.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $15,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a rear-end collision, causing a back injury. Plaintiff was seen for physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Herniated disc
• Amount: $27,000
• Claimant lifted a heavy object and sustained a back injury. Claimant underwent a laminectomy surgery and had physical therapy before being released to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Torn medial meniscus
• Amount: $27,900
• Worker slipped and fell on an oily spot. After a brief period of conservative care, the worker underwent an arthroscopic partial medial meniscectomy. During recovery, the worker encountered a set back and underwent a second surgery. This surgery was another arthroscopic partial medial meniscectomy as well as a lateral patellar retinacular release. After post-surgical care, the worker returned to work in the same position with the same employer.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Lumbar sprain and strain.
• Amount: $11,000
• Worker was lifting and moving a patient from a stair lift to a wheelchair and sustained a back injury. Injured client underwent therapy but developed an unrelated medical condition that required multiple surgeries and the claim was resolved.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Osteoarthritis
• Amount: $40,000
• Injured client sustained a twisting injury to the knee while working with animals.  Injured client was recommended for surgery for osteoarthritis.

• Body Part(s): Ear
• Injury: Traumatic rupture of the tympanic membrane.
• Amount: $56,250
• Injured worker sustained a ruptured eardrum when a stick impaled his ear while doing landscaping. Worker underwent a Type I tympanoplasty to repair the rupture. Injured worker has permanent hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus and a result of the ear injury. Worker returned to work for the employer, but soon found alternate employment.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Lumbar strain with radiculopathy
• Amount: $2,240
• Injured orker reinjured the back installing a water heater. Claimant returned to therapy. Worker again returned to work in the same position with the same employer.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Lumbar strain and muscle spasm
• Amount: $2,640
• Worker sustained injury pulling a water heater up a hill. Worker underwent therapy and returned to work in the same position.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Fracture humeral head
• Amount: $25,000
• Plaintiff sustained a fractured arm while a passenger in a T-bone collision. Arm was set and injured passenger underwent physical therapy for the remainder of the injuries caused by the collision. Plaintiff returned to work with no reported permanent injury.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Multiple sprains/strains
• Amount: $9,411
• Plaintiff was the passenger in a car when stuck from behind by the at-fault driver. Non-surgical care and no reported permanent injury.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Multiple sprains/strains
• Amount: $10,251
• Plaintiff was driving a car when stuck from behind by the at-fault driver. Non-surgical care and no reported permanent injury.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Shoulder impingement and Type I SLAP lesion and partial supraspinatus tear.
• Amount: $51,000
• Claimant sustained a shoulder injury pulling a box from a pallet. After a cortisone injection and therapy failed to resolve the complaints, the worker underwent a shoulder arthroscopic debridement of the supraspinatus and superior labrum and acromioplasty. Post-surgery, the claimant underwent an FCE and then vocational services. Claimant returned to work for a different employer in a lighter duty position.

• Body Part(s): Hip
• Injury: Displaced femoral neck fracture
• Amount: $16,500
• Claimant sustained a fractured hip when she fell at the cashier station. Worker underwent a partial hip arthroplasty. After post-surgical care, the worker returned to work for the same employer. Low AWW due to part time employment.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Occupational hearing loss
• Amount: $2,744
• Claimant sustained occupational hearing loss as a result of employment with RG Steel. The claim was stipulated to permanency.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: L5-S1 disc bulge
• Amount: $7,920
• Claimant sustained an aggravation injury to the back. After additional care, the worker underwent an FCE, which found that he could not return to his pre-injury position. Claimant underwent VR services and returned to work in a lighter duty position.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: L5-S1 disc bulge
• Amount: $5,430
• Claimant sustained a twisting injury when oil sprayed while working on a boiler. An MRI revealed a bulging disc and the worker underwent a transforaminal epidural injection. Claimant returned to work for the same employer with permanent restrictions.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: “Massive” rotator cuff tear, osteoarthritis, biceps tendonitis with partial tearing
• Amount: $89,250
• Claimant sustained a shoulder injury lifting heavy products. After conservative care, the injured worker underwent a total reverse shoulder replacement. The SIF was implead due to the workers’ pre-existing permanent injuries. WCC found 25% PPD against the E/I and 26% against the SIF.

• Body Part(s): Hand
• Injury: Fracture of the fifth metacarpal
• Amount: $11,765
• Claimant slipped and fell in a freezer sustaining injury to the hand and shoulder. Fractured finger which was splint and provided a cortisone injection. For the shoulder, the injured worker underwent a series of medial branch blocks. Worker returned to work in the same position with the same employer.

• Injury: cervicothoracic sprain with bilateral facet joint injury, thoracolumbar sprain with bilateral facet joint injury
• Amount: $13,101
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medications.

• Injury: cervical sprain, thoracic sprain, lumbar sprain
• Amount: $30,000
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medications.

• Injury: displaced fx at distal shaft of 1st & 2nd metatarsal bones, non-displaced fx at proximal shaft of 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones
• Amount: $27,900
• Claimant was working as a welder fabricator when a steel bar fell and landed on her foot. Treatment consisted of surgery and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator Cuff Tear
• Amount: $42,780
• Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle collision during the course of employment. Claimant underwent surgery and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator Cuff Tear
• Amount: $31,590
• Claimant was at work slipped off a chair at work and sustained injury to the shoulder. Claimant underwent surgery and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Hearing Loss
• Amount: $5,280
• Claimant developed hearing loss due to exposures while working at the airport. Claimant received hearing aids.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Meniscus tear
• Amount: $19,440
• Claimant sustained injury after twisting knee during pursuit. Claimant had surgery on the knee and was able to return to pre-injury employment.

• Body Part(s): Tooth
• Injury: Broken Tooth
• Amount: $11,000
• Claimant was struck in the face with a metal object which caused a broken tooth. The claimant’s tooth was repaired and capped.

• Body Part(s): Foot
• Injury: Broken 5th metatarsal
• Amount: $2,800
• Claimant twisted ankle in parking lot while on break, causing injury. Claimant was put in a walking boot and was placed on light duty.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $3,000
• Plaintiff was rear-ended while working. Plaintiff was seen by a primary care doctor on two occasions.

The post October 2022 – Last month’s results: Warnken, LLC Recovered $724,317.49 for 30 Injured Clients first appeared on Warnken, LLC – Voted MD’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers.

Warnken, LLC concluded forty-five cases in September 2022.

No two cases are ever the same.  Please don’t think your case will necessarily produce the same recovery.  Some case details have been withheld because of confidentiality agreements.  Some cases were handled with co-counsel.

Please seek an attorney for your medical malpractice, car crash, or workers’ compensation case.

• Body Part(s): Birth Injury
• Injury: Cerebral Palsy and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
• Amount: Confidential
• Confidential

• Body Part(s): Death
• Injury: Wrongful Death
• Amount: Confidential
• Confidential

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Rotator Cuff Tear
• Amount: $87,155
• Claimant was at work when they tried to catch a patient who was falling off a bike and sustained injury to the shoulder and neck. Claimant was treated with x-rays, brace, medication, physical therapy, injections, and an MRI.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $36,000
• Claimant was at work pulling trailers when they sustained injury to the back. Claimant was treated with physical therapy, several injections, surgery, and work hardening.

• Body Part(s): Hip
• Injury: Fracture
• Amount: $90,000
• Plaintiff tripped and fell sustaining injury to the hip. Plaintiff was treated with x-rays, CT scans, impatient rehabilitation, and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Myofascial
• Amount: $43,500
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision and sustained injuries to the neck, back, head, and ankle. Plaintiff was treated with CT scans, pain medications, x-rays, physical therapy, and an MRI.

• Body Part(s): Leg
• Injury: Fracture
• Amount: $50,400
• Claimant was at work when a 14 foot deep trench collapsed on him sustaining injury to the leg and psychological. Claimant was treated with two surgeries and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: Meniscus Tear
• Amount: $27,500
• Claimant was at work closing the hatch on the bus and when they stepped down they sustained injury to the knee. Claimant was treated with MRI, and phyiscal therapy.

• Body Part(s): Arm
• Injury: Rupture of Bicep Tendon
• Amount: $9,477
• Claimant was working as a truck driver and crane rigger who was assembling a crane and pushed a metal pad sustaining injury to the arm. Claimant returned for treatment due to worsening symptoms and was treated with x-rays, physical therapy, home exercise program.

• Body Part(s): Knee
• Injury: ACL Tear
• Amount: $41,292
• Claimant was at work when they stepped into some soft dirt and their knee buckled. Claimant was treated with x-rays, MRI, physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, two surgeries, EMG, and aquatic therapy.

• Body Part(s): Hand
• Injury: Ligament Reconstruction
• Amount: $140,525
• Claimant fell from the top of a dumpster at work and injured their hand. Claimant returned for treatment due to worsening symptoms and was treated with x-rays, steroid injection, surgery, and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprain
• Amount: $12,320
• Claimant was at work when they slipped and fell sustaining injuries to the neck, head, back, shoulders, hands and knees. Claimant was treated with CAT scans, x-rays, and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprain/Strain
• Amount: $10,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision and sustained injuries to the neck and knee. Plaintiff was treated with CT scan, x-rays, medications and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprain/Strain
• Amount: $10,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision and sustained injuries to the neck and back. Plaintiff was treated with x-rays, medications, and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Sprain/Strain
• Amount: $13,200
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision and sustained injuries to the neck and back. Plaintiff was treated with chiropractic treatment, physical therapy and electrical stimulation.

• Injury: acute subchondral fx of the distal clavicle, slight tearing of labrum, slight tearing on bursal surface of rotator cuff
• Amount: $50,000
• Claimant was working as frozen food leader when he injured his shoulder from repetitive lifting. Treatment consisted of surgery, injections, physical therapy and medication.

• Injury: anterior cruciate ligament tear and medial collateral ligament tear
• Amount: $21,500
• Claimant was working as a machine operator when his knee was hit by a Jersey wall. Treatment consisted of surgery, physical therapy and medication.

• Body Part(s):
• Injury: hip strain
• Amount: $28,800
• Claimant was working as MRI tech, when she stepped backwards into hole, injuring her back, hip, leg, arm and foot. Treatment consisted of physical therapy. Injections, and medication

• Injury: abrasion of thigh, dog bite of finger
• Amount: Confidential
• Claimant was working as delivery driver when she was attacked by dog. Treatment consisted of medication.

• Injury: Quadriceps tendon rupture
• Amount: $59,400
• Claimant was working as warehouse asst. mgr when he slipped and felt pop in his knee. Treatment consisted of multiple surgeries, MUA, physical therapy, injection, and medications.

• Injury: Hand strain and partial thickness rotator cuff tear
• Amount: $47,500
• Claimant was working as a plumber when he injured his shoulder, elbow and hand after he started to fall down steps and caught himself. Treatment consisted of physical therapy and medication.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Disc herniations at C5-6 and C6-7
• Amount: $85,000
• Worker slipped and fell on wet concrete. Eventually, workers under went a two-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Claimant returned to work in same position with employer. Claim settled on appeal when WCC denied the request for a second surgery.

• Body Part(s): Foot
• Injury: Medial malleolus fracture and post-traumatic arthritis
• Amount: $315,938
• Worker sustained a fractured ankle coming down a ladder. Worker eventually had three surgeries: (1) arthrotomy of the ankle, exostectomy talus, right iliac crest bone marrow aspiration and injection, (2) diagnostic arthroscopy with extensive debridement, (3) arthroscopic and extensive debridement, medical malleolus exostosis and spur removal, and anterior distal tibial spur removal. Claimant’s leg was diagnosed with an overcompensation injury and was added to the claim. Claim was resolved at private mediation.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Amount: $254,849
• Worker injured both shoulders lifting and moving product while working in a warehouse. Three surgeries. On one shoulder, arthroscopic biceps release, labral debridement, and open subpectoral biceps tendonesis and then a shoulder arthroscopy and subacromial decompression. Other shoulder, arthroscopy, superior labral debridement, open subpectoral biceps tendoesis, extensive subacromial and subdeltoid bursectomy, and subacromial decompression. Claimant returned to work for same employer with restrictions in a lighter duty job. WCC found “serious disability” and E/I appealed. Claim settled during mediation.

• Body Part(s): Hip
• Injury: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the femur
• Amount: $62,767
• Plaintiff fell from a ladder and fracture the hip. Worker underwent an intramedullary nailing for the hip fracture. A second surgery was performed to remove painful hardware. Worker returned to work with restrictions. SIF implead. PPD finding at WCC, SIF not held in. Appeal filed. Claim settled on appeal.

• Body Part(s): Occupational Hearing Loss
• Injury: Ears
• Amount: $5,571
• Claimant sustained occupational hearing loss while working construction over a period of time. This was a reopening for worsening of permanent condition.

• Body Part(s): Foot
• Injury: Fracture of the fifth metatarsal
• Amount: $75,000
• Claimant sustained a fractured foot after being run over by a pallet jack. Injured worker was placed in a non-weight bearing boot until the fracture healed and then underwent physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Leg
• Injury: Quadriceps tendon rupture
• Amount: $36,750
• Claimant fell form a ladder and injured the knee when landing. Claimant underwent a quadriceps tendon repair due to a ruptured tendon. After post-surgical care and work hardening, Claimant returned to work with the same employer, but with permanent restrictions and in a different position.

• Body Part(s): Arm
• Injury: Comminuted radial head fracture and dislocation
• Amount: $70,000
• Claimant fell from the back of a truck and fractured the elbow. Worker underwent an open reduction and internal fixation of the radial head. Worker underwent a FCE which provided permanent work restrictions.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Acute sprains and strains and post-traumatic headaches
• Amount: $7,667
• Plaintiff was driving a car when stuck from behind by the at-fault driver. Non-surgical care and no reported permanent injury.

• Body Part(s): Ears
• Injury: Occupational Hearing Loss
• Amount: $16,500
• Claimant sustained occupational hearing loss as a result of employment with Bethlehem Steel Corp. The claim was settled with open medicals.

• Body Part(s): Hypertension
• Injury: Hypertension
• Amount: $7,875
• Claimant developed hypertension while working as a law enforcement officer.

• Body Part(s): Shoulder
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $18,000
• Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a crash. Claimant had therapy and was recommended for an injection to the shoulder.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $8,500
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Claimant had physical therapy for injuries to the back and wrist.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $5,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Claimant received medical care and physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $16,035
• Claimant sustained injuries in a motor vehicle crash while working. Claimant was diagnosed with chronic cervical and lumbar strains. Claimant had physical therapy and chiropractic treatment.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Herniated disc
• Amount: $25,000
• Claimant sustained a herniated disc due to repetitive lifting while working. The Commission denied the claim and the matter was resolved on appeal.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Disc herniation
• Amount: $9,050
• Claimant was lifting heavy objects at work and injured neck and shoulder. Claimant had therapy. Injections were recommended.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $15,000
• Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Claimant had physical therapy for injuries to the back.

• Body Part(s): Psych
• Injury: PTSD
• Amount: $6,000
• Plaintiff was a passenger involved in a motor vehicle crash. Claimant was seen at the ER and released. Claimant was seen for therapy related to anxiety.

• Body Part(s): Hernia
• Injury: Hernia
• Amount: $12,155
• Claimant developed hernia after lifting a heavy object at work. Claimant underwent two separate hernia repair surgeries.

• Body Part(s): Back
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $5,500
• Plaintiff was a passenger involved in a motor vehicle crash. Plaintiff was seen for therapy before recovering from the injuries sustained.

• Body Part(s): Wrist
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: $6,335
• Claimant fell while working. Claimant was treated with physical therapy, medication, and a brace.

• Body Part(s): Neck
• Injury: Disc herniation
• Amount: $44,042
• Claimant reopened claim for additional medical care. Claimant received an injection and additional physical therapy.

• Body Part(s): Hip
• Injury: Strain
• Amount: Undisclosed
• Claimant slipped while chasing a fleeing student. Claimant had 4 injections into the hip for treatment.

The post September 2022 – Last month’s Results: Warnken, LLC Recovered $11,352,323.54 for 48 Injured Clients first appeared on Warnken, LLC – Voted MD’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers.