The Law Office of Matthew P. Lascelle, LLC

$750,000

Workers’ Compensation Survivor’s Benefits

A worker fell from a parking garage during building construction, resulting in fatal injuries. His 4 surviving children were entitled to survivor’s benefits until the age of 18 or the age 22 if they remained full time students. A settlement was agreed to in the amount of $750,000. Trusts were established to manage the funds on behalf of the minor children.

$175,000

Workers’ Compensation Survivor’s Benefits

This case involved a worker who sustained fatal injuries in a truck accident. His surviving children were eligible for ongoing survivor’s benefits until reaching the age of 18 or the age of 22 if a full time student. After a period of receiving weekly checks, the family decided to settle the claim for a lump sum based upon the future remaining benefits.

$350,000

Workers’ Compensation

Settlement of a Workers’ Compensation claim for $350,000. The injured worker sustained severe injuries to his ankle and knee as a result of an improperly loaded pallet. He required multiple surgeries on both his knee and his ankle. His treating physician advised the Claimant may eventually require ankle fusion surgery and additional knee surgery. Settlement value was calculated estimating future medical treatment and indemnity benefits likely to be paid over the Claimant’s lifetime.

$485,000

Workers’ Compensation

An injured worker sustained a carotid artery dissection as a result of strenuous overhead work during the course of his employment. As a result of the carotid artery dissection, the worker sustained multiple strokes. The strokes caused brain damage that prevented the worker from returning to the workplace. He was ultimately deemed to be totally permanently disabled. The settlement included a managed Medicare Set Aside as part of arrangement to pay for ongoing cognitive treatment and future healthcare needs.

$412,000

Workers’ Compensation

Client slipped and fell on ice while walking in her employer’s parking lot. She sustained an injury to her left knee which required surgery. Following surgery, she developed a condition known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in her leg. This condition causes severe ongoing pain in the afflicted area. She was unable to return to work as a result of the debilitating pain. She also developed depression and anxiety as a result of her condition. She was eventually deemed permanently unable to return to work based upon a combination of her symptoms. Settlement involved calculation of an approved, Medicare Set Aside to allocate for necessary future medical treatment.

$150,000

Workers’ Compensation

An injured registered nurse recently settled two separate Workers’ Compensation claims for a combined total of $150,000. The cases involved injuries to her bilateral shoulders and neck. She was required to undergo an anterior cervical disc fusion surgery. Her shoulder injuries were treated conservatively, but she was advised that she may require shoulder surgery in the future. Unfortunately, she was required to leave her position as a registered nurse as a result of the injuries because she could not continue to fulfill the obligations of that job. Benefits were included in the settlement for future earnings loss and an allocation for future medical care.