From Knee Injury to $36K Settlement After Workers’ Comp Battle A TEACHER’S JOURNEY
I had the privilege of helping a veteran teacher, Becky from South Carolina, finally get the workers’ compensation insurance company to pay attention to her case after being ignored for nearly two years. Becky was injured while working at a school when she tripped over a computer cord and slammed her left knee into the floor. The accident resulted in a knee fracture and a torn medial meniscus. Although the fracture healed relatively easily with a steroid shot, the torn meniscus was a bigger issue. Becky needed surgery to repair it, but even after the procedure, she suffered from severe pain. Her surgeon ordered two months of knee viscosupplementation shots to help lubricate the joint. Workers’ comp covered all her medical treatment, but when it came time to settle the case for the permanent damage to her knee, the insurance company disappeared. When Becky hired me, she had been waiting almost two years after finishing treatment with no resolution in sight. We got right to work, gathering her medical records, and coordinating with her surgeon, who agreed to fill out a crucial form, the workers’ comp 14B. This form, which is often key to moving a case forward, outlined her impairment rating, restrictions, and future medical needs. When the insurance company saw I was involved, they hired a defense lawyer and started paying attention. After gathering all the evidence and input from Becky about how the injury affected her
daily life and work, I sent a demand letter with a settlement offer and justification for it. We successfully settled her case for $36,000. Becky was relieved it was finally over and happy with the outcome. I’m grateful I was able to help her get the justice she deserved and ensure the workers’ compensation system no longer ignored her.
*Past outcomes don’t guarantee future results. Every case is different, and all cases depend on unique facts and laws.
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SPINACH, LENTIL, AND ROASTED BEET SALAD
Ingredients
“My grace is all you need, for my power is the greatest when you are weak.” –2 Corinthians 12:9
Dressing • 1/4 cup tahini •
• 1/2 cup green lentils, rinsed clean • 1 cup vegetable stock (or water) • 3 medium leeks, chopped • 1 medium beet, quartered • 1–2 tbsp olive oil • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper • 4 big handfuls of spinach
1/2 medium lemon, juiced
• 2 tbsp maple syrup • 3–4 tbsp olive oil • 1 pinch each salt and pepper
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 F and grease a rimmed baking sheet.
portion forever.” –Psalm 73:26
2. To a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add lentils and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes uncovered until all liquid is absorbed. Set aside. 3. Add leeks and beets to the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake 15–20 minutes. For crispier beets, bake for an additional 10–15 minutes. Set aside. 4. In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients until combined. 5. In a larger serving bowl, combine spinach, beets, leeks, and lentils. Add dressing and toss to coat.
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” –Nehemiah 8:106
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