$840,000 Settlement for Fall at Work

Our Client’s Injuries

Our client sustained multiple injuries in a workplace fall. The incident resulted in injuries that required immediate surgical intervention and extended medical treatment. Without early legal intervention to secure benefits, our client faced significant financial pressure while recovering.

The Challenge

The carrier initially resisted the scope of medical benefits and wage replacement our client was entitled to under Florida workers’ compensation law. Disputes over treatment authorization, the necessity of surgical procedures, and the duration of disability benefits created additional stress during an already difficult recovery period.

Our approach focused on building a clear record of medical necessity and establishing the causal connection between the fall and the injuries sustained, using medical documentation and expert opinion to support the client’s entitlement to benefits.

The Resolution

Thomas Scully negotiated a comprehensive settlement of $840,000 that provided our client with immediate funds to cover outstanding medical expenses, surgical procedures, ongoing treatment, and lost wages during the recovery period. The settlement secured both documented past losses and future medical care related to the workplace injury.

What This Result Meant 

For our client, the result was not just the settlement number. It was the difference between getting medical care or going without it. Between paying his bills during recovery or losing his home. Between being seen by the system as a worker entitled to benefits, or being seen as a problem the carrier could refuse to solve. 

For his family, it was the recognition that what happened to him at work was, in fact, the responsibility of the system that exists for exactly this purpose.

Key Takeaway

When a workplace injury requires surgery and extended treatment, early legal representation can make a significant difference in whether you receive the full benefits the law provides. If you have suffered a workplace injury in Florida, do not wait to understand your rights.

Hurt at Work? Talk to Berlin Law Firm

If you have suffered a workplace injury in Florida, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The initial steps in your claim can significantly impact what your case is worth.

Call (941) 777-7000 for a free consultation. There is no fee unless we recover benefits for you.

Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every workers’ compensation case is unique and evaluated on its own facts, including the type and severity of injury, the worker’s age and pre-injury wages, the carrier’s defenses, the medical evidence available, and the applicable law. The settlement described above reflects circumstances specific to this client’s case and does not constitute a promise or guarantee of results in any other case.

Your Attorney

Thomas F. Scully, Esq.

Trial & Appellate Attorney · Workers’ Compensation

Thomas Scully has practiced Florida workers’ compensation exclusively for more than 25 years, including 12 years as a trial and appellate attorney for a major Florida workers’ compensation carrier. He has successfully argued numerous cases at the First District Court of Appeal, the appellate court for Florida workers’ compensation, and brings that appellate-caliber preparation to every case at Berlin Law Firm. He represents injured workers in catastrophic, denied, and contested claims from the firm’s Sarasota and Tampa offices.

Education & Recognition

• J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law · B.A., State University of New York at Albany
• Admitted to The Florida Bar, 1997
• Member, Workers’ Compensation Section of The Florida Bar
• Speaker at 100+ Florida workers’ compensation seminars

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