Morizio Law Firm

$148,347

Workers' Compensation, Police Officer Injury

Police Officer injured lower back within the scope of employment and physical altercation. Settlement in the amount $148,346.65 reflecting future indemnity, impairment benefits and cost of future medical treatment based on substantiation from the treating physician.

$41,160

Workers' Compensation, Wrist/Elbow Injury, Slip and Fall

Employee of wire/cable manufacturer fell on premises causing multiple fractures of the wrist and elbow (non-master). Following surgical repair and revision procedures, settlement reflecting consideration of assessed impairment (rating of the wrist and upper extremity) in the amount of $41,159.95. Employee obtained employment through retraining (DWR) and obtained increase from pre-injury wages.

$140,000

Workers' Compensation, Traumatic Injury

Truck driver. Settlement for $140,000.00 reflecting lost wages, impairment of the right upper extremity (shoulder) post-surgery and recovery. Employee obtained new job following retraining through the State of Connecticut (Department of Workers’ Rehabilitation) and currently earns higher wages than pre-injury.

$500,000

Workers' Compensation, Fatal Heart Attack

Employer denied claim, which went to trial. Widow prevailed and employer appealed to the Supreme Court of Connecticut. Court affirmed and widow awarded lump sum in excess of $500,000.00, plus $160,000.00 in penalties. In addition, widow is to receive $40,000.00 a year for life, plus cost of living adjustments (COLAs).

$187,500

Workers' Compensation, Construction Accident, Lower Back Injury

$187,500.00 full and final settlement to include cost of prospective lower back surgery and future indemnity benefits.

$275,000

Workers' Compensation, Back Injury, Repetitive Motion Injury

High-Scale Automotive Body Painter and Technician. Sustained twisting injury diagnosed as both a physical injury and the result of repetitive motion by his treating physician. Following surgery and a resultant impairment rating, settlement for $275,000.00 reflecting prospective impairment benefits and the cost of future medical care.