Verdict: Workers Compensation

Michael Barratt (Birmingham, AL) (Workers’ Compensation) obtained a Defense Verdict in a Workers’ Compensation claim. Plaintiff claimed to be permanently and totally disabled due to extensive injuries to his back, neck, and lower extremities he claimed were the result of a forklift accident at work. Defense was able to show the Plaintiff had an extensive history of… Read More

Michael Barratt (Birmingham, Alabama)(Workers’ Compensation) obtained a Summary Judgment in Talladega County, Alabama. Plaintiff brought a workers’ compensation claim against his Employer claiming lumbar and cervical injuries from multiple lifting incidents. The Plaintiff claimed that he was permanently and totally disabled and was seeking both medical, vocational, and indemnity benefits. Defendant filed a Motion for Summary Judgment… Read More

Ken Brock (Atlanta, GA) (Workers’ Compensation) defended Playcore Group and Ace American Insurance Company c/o ESIS at a hearing before Judge Richard H. Sapp, III. The case involved a medically compensable claim whereby the claimant was injured on August 4, 2021, when he slipped and fell on wet concrete while working as a mixer. He alleged an… Read More

Nicole Hillery (Charlotte, NC) (Workers’ Compensation) In Jones v. Trailhead Auto Group, Plaintiff alleged that a co-worker/vendor attacked him during the work day and broke his leg during the altercation.  He further claimed he is still unable to find suitable employment as a result of this 2018 injury.  Vernis & Bowling defended the claim, arguing not only… Read More

David Willis (Atlanta, GA) (Workers’ Compensation) defended Schwan’s and Sedgwick CMS at a hearing before Judge Meg Hartin at the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. The claimant, a 20-year employee of Schwan’s in downtown Atlanta sustained injuries after a machine door struck her on the neck and back. Medical treatment and TTD benefits were authorized…. Read More