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Decision in Protz v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board a Milestone in Pennsylvania

A recent decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court could have a long-lasting effect on workers’ compensation in the state. Protz v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board centered on the use of a medical examination, known as an impairment rating evaluation (IRE), that would cap exposure on long-term workers’ compensation claims. IREs existed before June 20, 2017,… Read More »

By Martindale Hubbell for Rudberg Law Offices, LLC | Published October 16, 2018 | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Tagged PA law on workers' comp, Protz v. Workers' Comp Appeal Board, removing IREs |

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$1,630,000 SETTLEMENT FOR BENZENE-RELATED DEATH Our client's husband, age 51, died of leukemia caused by exposure to benzene and benzene-containing products. This exposure occurred in the course of his employment as a laborer at a chemical plant. Our firm was able to prove that the manufacturers of the benzene failed to warn of the known risk of leukemia caused by exposure to benzene. A wrongful death settlement was reached in the amount of $1,630,000 for the wife and children of the decedent. VIEW ALL
$1,100,000 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SETTLEMENT A $1,100,000 wrongful death settlement was obtained for the estate of a 60-year-old woman who died as the result of medical malpractice. Defendants disputed that there was negligence, but our firm's medical experts helped to demonstrate that the failure of the doctors to diagnose our client's condition led to serious and unnecessary injuries resulting in her death after years of suffering and disability. VIEW ALL
$1,000,000 SETTLEMENT FOR MINING ACCIDENT Our client worked in a mine and became paralyzed when a rock from the roof fell on him. We alleged that the Mining Company's conduct contributed to an unsafe workplace. With the help of experts, we were able to resolve the case. VIEW ALL
$635,000 SETTLEMENT FOR YOUNG FATHER IN TRUCK ACCIDENT A $635,000 settlement was obtained for the estate of a 31-year-old man and his surviving wife and two young children. The man died as a result of injuries sustained when the pick-up truck he was driving collided into the rear of a drilling truck. Defendants disputed that they were negligent but our investigation revealed that the type of truck Defendants owned was not permitted by law to be on the road during the weather conditions and time of day at the time of the collision. VIEW ALL
$190,000 SETTLEMENT FOR NURSING HOME STAFF NEGLIGENCE An employee of a nursing home failed to secure our client's mother while being transported in her wheelchair. She was not properly secured by staff member and suffered injury. VIEW ALL
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