From Rejection to Resolution
The case began when an employee in the temporary staffing industry suffered a series of debilitating injuries to his primary hand. Working in box manufacturing and assembly requires constant manual dexterity, but after two separate incidents, the injured worker found himself unable to perform even basic tasks.
Instead of receiving the support he needed, the worker faced immediate pushback from the insurance carrier. The employer disputed the nature and extent of his disability, leaving him in a state of medical and financial uncertainty. It was only after our team intervened that the path from a denied claim to a $50,000 settlement became clear.
Inside the Industrial Accident
The first injury occurred in June 2021 when the injured worker was assembling boxes. While standing on a bench to reach his materials, he began to lose his balance. To prevent a catastrophic fall, he braced himself against a surface, causing his right wrist to extend violently backward.
The second injury followed in March 2022, resulting from the repetitive trauma of his daily assembly duties. The combined impact led to a complex web of diagnoses, including a TFCC tear, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ulnar Impaction Syndrome. The pain was so severe that the employee was eventually restricted from lifting more than five pounds.
Turning Strategy Into Justice
The defense relied heavily on an Independent Medical Examination (IME) that concluded the worker had reached Maximum Medical Improvement and required no further treatment. This was a direct contradiction to his treating physician, who had recommended a critical ulnar shortening osteotomy surgery that the insurance company refused to authorize.
Jack Epstein’s legal team aggressively challenged the insurance company’s narrative. By meticulously documenting the discrepancy between the IME’s findings and the worker’s actual physical limitations, we proved that the employee suffered a permanent loss of use of his hand. We fought to ensure that the claim was approved for a global settlement that addressed both dates of injury simultaneously.
Settlement That Restored Stability
After extensive negotiations, the firm secured a $50,000 settlement for the plaintiff. This total included compensation for a 30% permanent partial disability of the hand, 25 weeks of disputed temporary disability payments, and the resolution of over $7,000 in contested medical expenses.
The final agreement ensured that the injured worker received $38,450 net in his pocket after all legal fees and costs were settled. This result provided the financial bridge he needed after his hours were severely reduced due to his physical restrictions.
Proven Experience in Every Illinois Case:
Jack Epstein, with 30 years of experience in the Illinois legal market, personally oversaw the strategy used to overcome the insurance company’s denials.
The client paid nothing until we won the case.
Final Result:
They claimed he was ready for full duty. We proved his career was forever changed by their negligence. This worker refused to accept a “no” from the insurance company, and today, he has $50,000 to show for his persistence.
If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied or delayed, our Illinois legal team can help you recover what you rightfully deserve.
