A Workplace Shove Leads to Serious Injury
On February 10, 2023, “the client”, a hardworking 63-year-old employee, was performing her duties on the assembly line at a snack packaging facility on Columbus Avenue in Chicago.
While focusing on packing snacks, she was unexpectedly pushed on her right side by a coworker. The impact caused her to lose her balance and fall hard onto her left knee. For a worker in her 60s, a fall on concrete is not just a bruise—it is a potential career-ending event.
The Fight for Medical Approval
The fall resulted in a serious injury requiring surgical intervention. However, the road to recovery was blocked by red tape. The insurance company and their Independent Medical Examiner (IME) created legal hurdles regarding the approval of her knee surgery.
Instead of immediate care, the client faced delays and uncertainty. She was unable to work, in pain, and waiting for authorization to get the medical treatment she desperately needed.
Breaking Through the Denial
When our firm took on the case, our priority was clear: get the surgery approved. We challenged the delays and effectively managed the legal obstacles preventing her treatment.
Our strategy worked. We successfully secured approval for her knee surgery and the subsequent physical therapy required for her recovery. Additionally, we ensured she received weekly disability payments for the 10 weeks she was completely off work recovering from the procedure.
Securing the Future
Once her medical treatment was complete, Jack Epstein’s team negotiated a final settlement that recognized the full impact of the injury on her life.
We secured a total settlement of $84,334.00. The agreement was structured to maximize the client’s benefit:
- It recognized a 40% loss of the person as a whole, acknowledging that at her age, this injury affects her overall ability to function, not just her leg.
- It included $15,000 specifically allocated to clear outstanding medical bills, ensuring she walked away debt-free.
Proven Experience in Every Illinois Case
“Jack Epstein, with 30 years of experience in the Illinois legal market, personally oversaw the case.”
“The client paid nothing until we won the case.”
