The Law Office of Richard C. Hyman

$500,000

Motorcycle Accident

Client was in motorcycle accident which resulted in second degree burns on his back and a fracture of his left wrist. He eventually recovered sufficiently such that he was able to engage in most of his pre-injury activities, including riding his motorcycle.

$350,000

Workers' Compensation

Client, a nurse, injured her back while attempting to lift a patient. After exhausting her temporary total disability benefits, a lump sum settlement agreement was reached during litigation of her claim for permanent total disability benefits.

$350,000

Workers' Compensation

Warehouse worker injured his neck while operating a forklift. After receiving disability benefits for approximately three years, Attorney Richard Hyman was successful in obtaining an order of permanent and total disability workers’ compensation benefits.

$340,000

Workers' Compensation

Material inspector injured a knee when he jumped off of a forklift. After undergoing two surgeries he still remained unable to return to work, causing him to develop depression. Attorney Hyman was successful in getting a judge to order the insurance company to pay for treatment of his depression.

$315,000

Workers' Compensation

45 year old machine operator injured his back initially from heavy lifting and again when struck by a forklift. After collecting workers’ compensation benefits for over 2 years his case was resolved by way of a lump sum settlement.

$300,000

Workers' Compensation

Service technician reinjured his back due to lifting a heavy air conditioning unit with three other employees, resulting in his undergoing another back surgery. A claim for additional benefits against the employer was filed based on the theory that the employer required our client to do heavy lifting despite its knowledge of his back injury.