Hot Coffee – The Truth about the McDonald’s Coffee Case and the Myth of “Tort Reform”
Everyone knows about the case. Woman spills coffee on herself and sues the McDonald’s for millions. McDonald’s and other corporations cry for help that juries are out of control. Good money is going to bad frivolous lawsuits. This case becomes →
Injured at Work? Go See Your Family Doctor
Sounds simple enough, but too many times we talk to injured employees about worker compensation claims and we find out the employer/insurance company picked the doctor to provide medical treatment. Sometimes we even hear that a supervisor, insurance adjuster or nurse case →
Hormel Denies Claim, Putnam Law Wins at Trial
Hormel Foods Denies Injured Employee, Putnam Law Wins at Trial Hormel Foods Corporation denied medical and indemnity benefits for Mr. Rodriguez after he suffered a fractured neck while moving pallets at Hormel. The case went to trial and the judge →
Increase in Benefits on Appeal: Benson v. Casey Industrial and Argonaut Insurance
The plaintiff, an ironworker, experienced a work-related injury that resulted in a herniated disc in his spine. An initial trial concluded that his employer was exempt from continued medical expenses and disability benefits after termination of his employment. Further analysis →
Increase in Benefits on Appeal: Ira v. Regal Printing
The plaintiff suffered work-related injuries that resulted in temporary total disability, long-term pain, physical limitations, and depression. An initial ruling failed to accurately understand the care coverage of the primary treating physician and therefore did not properly assign the full →
Increase in Benefits on Appeal: Witte v. Helget Gas Products
The plaintiff suffered two separate work-related injuries, but an initial ruling did not properly establish insurance company coverage relating to the dates of the accidents, nor did it take into account medical opinion regarding permanent impairment to her left shoulder. →
Fighting for Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits: Stanfill v. Nash Finch Company
Fighting for Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits The plaintiff experienced a work-related injury that left her with a 30% permanent functional impairment and loss of earning power, entitling her to a vocational rehabilitation plan. The Court approved a vocational rehabilitation plan to →
Independent Contractor Case: Kier v. Eastern Messenger and Travelers
Independent Contractor Case The plaintiff, a delivery driver, was injured on the job. A dispute over his employment status arose when the delivery company claimed that he was hired as an independent contractor and therefore was not entitled to workers’ →
Negotiated Settlement: Carr v. State of Nebraska
Negotiated Settlement The plaintiff was involved in work-related accident that resulted in temporary total disability. As a result of the injury, the plaintiff must use a motorized scooter for mobility, requiring modifications to her car and house to accommodate the →
Credit Card Tips and Secrets
If you are involved in a personal injury, you may be forced to use a credit card to make ends meet. Click here to read a great article on 5 things credits card companies don’t want you to know. →