another doctor, who said the injury was directly related to the slip at work. Next, he was referred to another doctor for ACL repair surgery. Despite the procedure, he continued to have pain in his knee that radiated into his lower extremities. Amazon pushed John to return to work, saying he should be well enough to resume his duties. Feeling he was not physically ready to return, he reached out to us at Armstrong Law. We connected him with another doctor who performed an additional surgery to correct the prior ACL procedure. By now, he had also developed symptoms of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a debilitating pain condition that can arise from trauma. Our next step was to help him find a doctor to treat his CRPS symptoms, preventing it from worsening. We filed a suit on his claim based on Amazon’s failure to provide a safe and clean work area and ensure other employees followed procedures. Amazon again hired a medical expert to dispute the CRPS diagnosis of his last physician despite the medical evidence. Just two months before the arbitration hearing, we successfully settled the case for John for a favorable amount. This case is a reminder that even when a huge corporation tries to discredit your medical injuries, having a strong legal advocate can make all the difference.
When Warehouse Safety Falls Short How We Helped an Amazon Worker Overcome the Odds Workers who are hurt on the job have many challenges on top of healing, such as companies attempting to discredit their medical claims by hiring their own experts to dispute diagnoses. When John* suffered a painful slip in an Amazon warehouse, that’s precisely what he was up against. It was John’s first day working in a new area of the warehouse when he was picking up cardboard box debris. While working, he slipped on cardboard pieces left on the floor by his co-workers, causing his knee to twist, tearing his ACL and leaving him in pain. After the accident, it would be several weeks before he was sent to a doctor for medical evaluation.
After he learned his ACL had been torn, Amazon sent him to a doctor who initially concluded the injury was not related to the work incident. Unsatisfied, he sought
*Client’s name changed to protect their privacy.
Armstrong Law specializes in workplace accident cases for employees of businesses in Texas that do not have workers’ comp insurance. We understand the nuances of these cases and have the resources to take on large “nonsubscriber” employers. To refer an injury case involving a nonsubscriber employer to our practice, call us at 214-932-1288 . WE VALUE YOUR REFERRALS
Chicken Caprese Salad Inspired by EatingWell.com
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DIRECTIONS 1. Whisk vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer 6 tbsp of mixture to a smaller bowl and whisk in honey; set aside. 2. To mixture in the medium bowl, add 1/2 tsp salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Add chicken; toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes. 3. Coat a grill pan with oil. Over medium heat, add chicken and cook until grill marks appear on each side, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let stand for 5 minutes. 4. Arrange romaine, tomatoes, mozzarella,
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp ground pepper
2 1/2 tsp honey
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 (8-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced 8 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce 1 lb grape tomatoes, halved 1 (8-oz) container fresh small mozzarella cheese balls in water, drained 1 cup fresh basil leaves
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and basil on a large platter; sprinkle with salt. Top with the sliced chicken and drizzle with the honey mixture.
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