Pérez Law, PC secured a reported $15 million total recovery for a client who suffered catastrophic workplace injuries resulting in permanent disability. The recovery included $12.25 million in combined workers’ compensation and serious and willful misconduct settlements, along with substantial funding for accessible housing, advanced prosthetics, training, and disability benefits.
Catastrophic Workplace Injuries With Lifelong Consequences
A serious workplace injury can change a person’s life permanently. Beyond the immediate physical harm, catastrophic injuries can create lasting challenges involving mobility, independence, medical care, and financial security.
For one client represented by Pérez Law, PC, the consequences of a workplace injury were particularly severe, resulting in permanent disability and significant needs extending beyond traditional workers’ compensation benefits.
The firm’s representation resulted in a substantial recovery that addressed multiple aspects of the client’s circumstances, including compensation for the workplace injuries, accessible housing, advanced prosthetics, and disability benefits.
Breaking Down the $15 Million Workplace Injury Recovery
Pérez Law secured a reported total recovery of $15 million, consisting of several significant components.
$12.25 Million in Workers’ Compensation and Serious and Willful Misconduct Settlements
The largest portion of the recovery consisted of combined workers’ compensation and serious and willful misconduct settlements.
California workers’ compensation law provides benefits to eligible employees who suffer injuries arising out of their employment. In certain circumstances, an employer’s serious and willful misconduct may also give rise to additional compensation under California law.
$1.265 Million for an Accessible Home
The recovery included $1.265 million for an accessible home to accommodate the client’s needs following the permanently disabling injuries.
For individuals living with catastrophic injuries, accessible housing can play an important role in maintaining independence, mobility, and quality of life.
$1.3 Million for Advanced Prosthetics and Training
An additional $1.3 million was secured for advanced prosthetics and training.
Prosthetic technology and appropriate training can be essential resources for individuals adapting to permanent physical disabilities. This portion of the recovery addressed an important aspect of the client’s ongoing needs.
More Than $185,000 in Disability Benefits
The recovery also included more than $185,000 in disability benefits, providing additional financial support in connection with the client’s permanent disability.
Together, these components illustrate the substantial financial resources that may be required when a workplace injury results in permanent, life-altering consequences.
Dedicated Representation and Client Support
Catastrophic workplace injury cases can involve significant legal, medical, and personal considerations. Securing compensation is important, but so is ensuring that clients receive care, attention, and support throughout the legal process.
Pérez Law, PC recognizes the important contributions of case manager Monique Mejicanos, whose care and commitment to the client throughout the case reflected the firm’s dedication to those it represents.
The outcome represents a significant recovery for an individual facing the permanent consequences of a catastrophic workplace injury.
Helping Injured Workers Pursue the Compensation They Deserve
Workers who suffer catastrophic injuries may face challenges that continue long after the initial workplace accident. Permanent disabilities can create substantial needs involving medical treatment, rehabilitation, mobility, accessible housing, and financial support.
Workers’ compensation benefits and, where legally applicable, additional claims involving serious and willful employer misconduct may provide important avenues for obtaining compensation.
At Pérez Law, PC, we understand the importance of pursuing available benefits and compensation for workers facing serious, permanently disabling injuries.
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic workplace injury, contact Pérez Law, PC to discuss your circumstances and learn more about your legal options.