$193,554.50 - Plus Future Medical Care

Our team helped settle a large case involving a medical worker who suffered a cumulative trauma injury while working at a local hospital. A cumulative trauma injury or CTI is one that occurs over the course of a longer period of time versus many workers’ compensation claims which happen based off a single incident. Therefore, these types of injuries are much harder to prove, but the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney knew that she had a case and were confident they would get her the compensation she deserved.

The extent of the injuries sustained by the employee, who had worked for the company for multiple decades, included repetitive stress damage to both wrists, arms, shoulders, her neck and certain fingers. She also suffered from headaches as a result of her time at her job. We were able to get her a settlement of $193,554.50 including future medical.

$150,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A police officer working for a local sheriff's department was injured over the course of his time with the department. This resulted in a cumulative trauma injury to the back from wrestling with inmates and lifting weights as part of the department's weightlifting team. After taking on the team of Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney as his counsel, he was awarded a settlement of $150,000 including future medical care.

$95,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A machine operator for a food production company suffered a cumulative trauma injury over the course of her many decades with the company. This resulted in injury to her shoulder, knees, and spine. With the help of the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, she was awarded a settlement of $95,000 including future medical care.

$101,862 - Plus future medical care

A CHP officer working for the California Highway Patrol suffered from a cumulative trauma injury to his lower back, neck, and hip over his time at her job. With the help of the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was awarded a settlement of $101,862.50 including future medical care.

$52,200 - Plus future medical care

A psyche tech working for a mental health center suffered a Cumulative Trauma injury during her time at the company that injured her back and bilateral knees. This caused a tear in the knee and subsequent surgery. She was awarded a settlement in the amount of $52,200 including future medical care.

$58,854 - Plus Future Medical Care

A torquer for a construction company suffered a cumulative trauma injury over the course of her time working with a torque drill at the company. This resulted in damage to the upper extremities and shoulders. She was awarded a settlement in the amount of $58,854 including future medical care.

$75,000 - Plus future medical care

A milk container filler for a local dairy producer suffered a Cumulative Trauma injury over the course of his time at the company that resulted in an injury to his bilateral knees. This resulted in surgery in both knees as well as muscle weakening in the affected areas. He was able to receive a settlement in the amount of $75,000 including future medical care.

$54,280 - Lump Sum

An office tech working for the department of corrections was injured on multiple occasions over the course of her work with the company. The initial injury resulted from a fall that injured her head, neck, and knees. The subsequent injury was a cumulative trauma injured that resulted in carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, and depression. She received a lump sum totaling $54,280.

$75,247.91 - Plus future medical care

Over the course of their time as a local administrative tech, the client suffered from a cumulative trauma injury to the hands, elbows, a shoulder and some fingers. Her work involved repetitive data compiling and collecting as well as other administrative tasks. She was able to receive a settlement amount totaling $75,247.91 including future medical care.

$250,000 Lump Sum

A maintenance technician for a national food company was severely injured after slipping on a stool. In order to catch himself from falling in the machine, he braced himself, but in the process his hand got stuck in the machine and in the process of removing it his thumb was severed. Upon heading to the hospital, he waited hours to be treated resulting in the thumb being amputated. With the help of the workers’ compensation specialists at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney he was able to get a lump sum amount of $250,000.

$381,200 - Plus Future Medical Care

A machine operator and pressman working for a packing company was injured after his fingers were crushed in a rotating cylinder. This resulted in damage to his fingers, hand, and shoulder which required multiple surgeries and skin grafting. After taking on the team of Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney as his counsel, he was awarded a settlement of $381,200 including future medical care.

$75,000 - Plus future medical care

A wellness ambassador/pharmacy technician working for a supermarket chain was injured after a grouping of tables fell onto her hand resulting in injury to her hand and wrist. This has resulted in swelling, pain, and the use of a brace in the affected area. Thanks to the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, she was awarded a settlement in the amount of $75,000 including future medical care.

$200,000 - Lump Sum

A lead driller for a local drilling company was injured on multiple occasions. The initial injury was to the right hand and fingers after getting caught in a derrick boom. This has resulted in limits to finger mobility and potential nerve damage. The second injury occurred to his dominant left hand, wrist, elbow and psyche as a result of the traumatic incident.

After being sent to a site alone for a job where he was supposed to have a partner, he was injured as a result of the drive clamps not functioning properly. His hand was caught between the drive head and the clamp. He was able to free his hand and eventually came across an ambulance which took him to a hospital where multiple surgeries took place. He was able to get a lump sum amount of $200,000.

$322,620 Lump Sum Payment

A local shop hand suffered a severe injury to his right hand after it was crushed, which required immediate surgery to repair torn tendons and arteries. Our team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney were able to get him a sum of $322,620.

$66,410 - Plus future medical care

A kindergarten teacher for a local school was injured after her hand, fingers and shoulder was crushed in a door while trying to push it open so it would avoid hitting a student. As a result, she suffers from pain in the affected areas as well as a limited range of motion. Thanks to the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney she was able to receive a settlement amount of $66,410 including future medical care.

$600,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

American Ambulance EMT suffered multiple back fractures on the job that left him unable to work. Though the client was designated 99% disabled, our team secured $260,000 more than the standard maximum reward ($440,000) for that disability rating.

$230,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A lead foreman working for a steel company was injured after he hurt his back while moving a steel tube roller bar. This resulted in pain in his legs lower back and buttocks. Thanks to the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was able to receive a settlement amount of $230,000 including future medical care.

$107,500 Lump Sum

An area supervisor for an HVAC company was injured after he missed a step on a ladder and fell. This resulted in injury to the head, neck, shoulder, and back. This has resulted in pain in the affected areas and loss of range of motion. With the help of the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was able to receive a lump sum of $107,500.

$60,320 - Plus Future Medical Care

A Fresno county probation officer suffered a back injury on the job. He came to our firm with an offer of $16,095 plus open medical award. One year later we’ve recovered 3.7x what the client was initially offered him, plus an open medical award. Though the case should have been concluded within a week, the insurance company felt the need to spend a significant amount of time and money to fight the verdict before admitting defeat.

$75,000 - Plus future medical care

A cafeteria food prepper for a school was injured after lifting a case of milk when she heard a pop in her back and felt pain in the affected area. This has resulted in pain radiating down to the knee and other parts of the body as a tight feeling and spasms in the affected area. After taking on the team of Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney as her counsel, she was awarded a settlement of $75,000 including future medical care.

$130,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A truck driver working for a waste management service was injured on multiple occasions. The first injury resulted from falling down the stairs of a truck which caused injury to his back. The second injury resulted from pulling a winch and falling 10 feet to the floor which resulted in injury to the back and lower extremities. His symptoms include pain, burning, throbbing, and numbness in the affected areas. After having his case taken on by the attorneys at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was awarded a settlement of $130,000 including future medical care.

$97,947 - Plus Future Medical Care

An industrial laborer working for a local industrial company was injured after lifting heavy buckets of mud, resulting in his back injury. This caused pain in the affected area, numbness in the leg and not being able to sit or stand for long periods. With the team of Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney at his side, he was awarded a settlement of $97,947 including future medical care.

$100,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A general laborer working for a construction and engineering company was injured after lifting heavy objects. There were multiple incidents and both resulted in injuries to the back, lower extremities and resulted in headaches due to numbness and clotting in the legs. He was awarded a settlement amount of $100,000 including future medical care.

$240,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A quality control worker was injured while working for a food company. While picking up boxes, her back was injured resulting in a pinched nerve and a degenerative disc. The team of workers’ compensation specialists at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney helped her with her case and helped her get a settlement of $240,000 including future medical care.

$75,000 - Plus future medical care

A baker working for a bakery was injured after lifting a large container of dough which resulted in pain in his back and hips. Thanks to the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was awarded a settlement of $75,000 including future medical care.

$279,694.23 - Plus Future Medical Care

An electrical systems inspector was injured while working for a major electric company. He initially injured his right knee after his foot got caught in a disc rut. He was subsequently injured again while climbing a pole. This resulted in a tear of the meniscus which required total knee surgery. The workers’ compensation specialists at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney were able to get him a settlement amount totaling $279,694.23 including future medical care.

$226,139 Lump sum

A driver for a popular delivery company was injured when he fell down some stairs after his knees gave out. This resulted in severe pain to the bilateral knees and may need total replacement surgery. With the help of the workers’ compensation specialists at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney she was able to receive a lump sum amount of $226,139.

$120,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

An employee working in customer service for a local hardware store was injured while stacking when she heard a pop in her knee. This resulted in injury to her bilateral knees, hip, neck, and head. She had a tear in the knee, walks with a limp, and has pain standing up after sitting for a long period of time. Thanks to the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, she was able to receive a settlement amount of $120,000 including future medical care.

$42,654 - Plus future medical care

A cashier/clerk for a truck stop was injured on multiple occasions with the first injury resulting from a hit to the knee while stocking items. After providing a written statement about the incident, no file was reported and when later stocking a machine, her knee popped which resulted in severe pain and trouble squatting. With the help of the workers’ compensation specialists at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney he was able to get a settlement amount of $42,654 including future medical care.

$100,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A landscape laborer working for a landscaping company was injured after stepping into a bob cat vehicle and hearing his knee pop. He also suffered a cumulative trauma injury resulting in carpal tunnel while at the company. Thanks to the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was able to receive a settlement amount of $100,000 including future medical care.

$70,000 - Plus future medical care

A county counsel for a local county was injured after falling some stairs. Her fall resulted in injuries to the bilateral knees and her lower back. She had pain, bulging disks, and radiation pain down her legs and had surgery on both knees after the incident. With the help of the workers’ compensation specialists at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, she got a settlement amount of $70,000 including future medical care.

$70,000 - Plus future medical care

A food service worker for a local outdoor company was injured while moving cases of product which resulted in injury to her back and neck. She has radiating pain in the affected areas as well as numbness in the legs. With the help of the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, she received a settlement amount of $70,000 including future medical care.

$42,050 - Plus future medical care

A nurse for a local school district was injured after she misstepped and fell resulting in injuries to her left and right knees. Her request for surgery was denied despite her knees feeling worse than before. She received a settlement amount of $42,050 including future medical care.

$115,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A grounds foreman was injured while working for a tree service company. The client suffered cumulative trauma to the shoulders and lower back and over multiple periods that causes sharp pain down the left leg. The workers’ compensation specialists at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney were able to get him a settlement amount totaling $115,000 including future medical care.

$100,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A prep cook for a convention center was pulling a box of fries and felt a sharp pulling pain in her shoulder. She also has experienced pain in her arm and neck as a result. The team of workers’ compensation specialists at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney were able to get her a settlement of $100,000 including future medical care.

$50,000 - Lump Sum

An installer for an engineering firm was injured after attempting to pull a pump up which resulted in his shoulder popping. This has caused pain in the affected area, loss of motion, and subsequent surgery on the affected area. He was awarded a lump sum payment of $50,000.

$75,000 - Plus future medical care

An electrician working for an electric company was injured after picking up a box on the ground that had electrical issues. This resulted in damage to his shoulder including pain and loss of range of motion. He was awarded a settlement in the amount of $75,000 including future medical care.

$90,262 - Plus Future Medical Care

A tech driver for a broadcasting company was injured after falling off a 14-foot ladder, landing on his side. This resulted in injury to his bilateral shoulders. He has a lack of range of motion, pain, and weakness in the affected areas. After taking on the team of Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney as his counsel, he was awarded a settlement of $90,262 including future medical care.

$505,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A power equipment driver was injured while working for a big retail corporation after a 15-20 pound box fell 30 feet onto her head, knocking her unconscious. She also suffered injuries to her head, neck, back, teeth, shoulders, and wrists as well as suffering from headaches, tinnitus, and damage to her psyche. As a result of her injury, she has a lowered range of motion in the affected areas and she has not been able to eat solid food since the incident. With the team of Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney at her side, she was awarded a settlement of $505,000 including future medical care.

$1.2 Million - Plus Future Medical Care

Our team settled the case of a sales representative who was severely injured from a fall while on the site of an inspection which was a common occurrence for his job working for a large sprinkler company. As a part of his job, he was required to look over a site, and while walking on some precarious scaffolding, he stepped on what he thought was plywood only to fall over two stories to the ground below.

He sustained injuries to his feet, legs, ribs, back, and arm which required him to have multiple surgeries. The team of workers’ compensation specialists at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney were able to get him a settlement of $1,200,000 including future medical care.

$80,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A truck driver for a fuel supplier was injured after falling off a 25-foot ladder resulting in injury to his spine and shoulder. He had multiple surgeries related to the injury and was also diagnosed with diabetes which may have stemmed from his weight gain from his inability to perform physical activities. With the help of the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was able to receive a settlement amount of $80,000 including future medical care.

$175,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A local roofer working for a local building company severely injured his feet and back after falling off a roof he was working on. In an attempt to avoid being hit by a forklift he moved backwards causing him to fall and fracture both feet upon impact, which required immediate surgery. The workers’ comp. specialists here at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney were able to get him a settlement of $175,000 with open medical care.

$70,000 - Plus future medical care

A county counsel for a local county was injured after falling some stairs. Her fall resulted in injuries to the bilateral knees and her low back. She had pain, bulging disks and radiation pain down her legs and had surgery on both knees after the incident. With the help of the workers’ compensation specialists at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney she was able to get a settlement amount of $70,000 including future medical care.

$120,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A bus driver for a school district was injured on multiple occasions. Her initial injury came from being attacked by a student on the bus. This resulted in injuries to elbow, shoulder, back, neck and arm. A subsequent injury to her tailbone, lower back and hip came from slipping on the steps of a bus she normally doesn’t operate. She was awarded $120,000 including future medical care.

$125,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A teacher/coach for a local school district was injured after he fell running with some students. This resulted in pain in his back and a scrape on his arm. After taking on the team of Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney as his counsel, he was awarded a settlement of $125,000 including future medical care.

$62,350 - Plus Future Medical Care

A machinist working for a plastics company was injured after falling off a ladder. This resulted in injury to the spine and head with numerous visits to the E.R. and a potential chance for paralysis. Thanks to the staff working at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was able to receive a settlement amount of $62,350 including future medical care.

$260,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A carpenter working for a door company was injured on multiple occasions including injury to his lower back, knees, lower extremities and a cumulative trauma injury over the course of his time with the company. Thanks to the staff working at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was able to receive a settlement amount of $260,000 including future medical care.

$100,000 Lump sum

A head football coach for a local high school was injured on multiple occasions with the first stemming from a player hitting him in the head at full speed. This resulted in injury to the head, brain, ears, eyes, neck, and legs. The second injury resulted from being elbowed in the head by two other coaches. This resulted in injury to the head, brain, neck, ears eyes, and legs. Thanks to the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was able to receive a lump sum in the amount of $100,000.

$75,000 - Lump Sum

A groundsman for a local tree service was injured after multiple incidents. The first involved being struck by a truck that was backing up which caused injury to his head, shoulder, neck and lower back. A subsequent injury to his shoulder, neck and lower back came after a piece of wood struck him while loading a wood chipper. With the help of the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney he was able to receive a lump sum amount of $75,000.

$50,000 - Lump Sum

An underground construction worker for a local engineering contractor was injured after rotating his leg in a hole to prevent machinery from falling. This resulted in injury to his right knee, leg, and shoulder as well as surgery for a torn labrum. He was able to receive a lump sum in the amount of $50,000.

$70,000 - Plus future medical care

A food service worker for a local outdoor company was injured while moving cases of product which resulted in injury to her back and neck. She has radiating pain in the affected areas as well as numbness in the legs. With the help of the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney she was able to receive a settlement amount of $70,000 including future medical care.

$484,300 - Plus Future Medical Care

A monitor tech for a medical facility was injured after being hit by a vehicle at her place of work which caused a traumatic brain injury as well as injuries to her arm, hip, and tailbone. She has headaches and loss of hearing as well as pain in the affected areas. With the diligent team of Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney at her side, she was awarded a settlement of $484,300 including future medical care.

$130,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

A truck driver and hauler working for a transport company was injured after a transportation van drove into him causing a collision that resulted in damage to his neck, hand, and thumb as well as stress from the incident. With the help of the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was awarded a settlement of $130,000 including future medical care.

$100,000 - Plus Future Medical Care

An irrigator for a local labor company was injured when involved in a car accident while on the job. This resulted in severe injury to the neck, chest, back, head, and brain. He was taken to the hospital immediately following the incident and has pain and difficulty with memory. With the help of the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney he was able to receive a settlement amount of $100,000 including future medical care.

$92,582.50 - Plus Future Medical Care

An equipment operator for a transportation firm was injured in a motor vehicle accident which resulted in injuries to his back, neck, and arms. He has pain in the affected areas, sciatica, and numbness. Thanks to the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was awarded a settlement amount of $92,582.50 including future medical care.

$120,132 - Plus Future Medical Care

An operations clerk for a gas and electric company was injured on multiple occasions with the face taking place while lifting boxes. This resulted in pain in the neck and shoulder. Her subsequent injury occurred when she was called in on her day off and while on the way to work, she was broadsided in a motor vehicle accident. This resulted in damage to her shoulder, legs, sternum, neck, and abdomen. After taking on the team of Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney as her counsel, she was awarded a settlement of $120,132 including future medical care.

$66,410 - Plus future medical care

A bus driver working for a local transit company was injured after he was hit as a result of a collision. This resulted in damage to the neck, shoulder, hand, and fingers. He was awarded a settlement in the amount of $66,410 including future medical care.

$104,400 - Plus future medical care

A loan officer working for a mortgage company was injured as a result of a repetitive stress injury. This resulted in damage to her right elbow over the course of her time with the company. After having her case taken on by the attorneys at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, she was awarded a settlement of $104,400 including future medical care.

$65,000 - Plus future medical care

A janitor for a nonprofit organization was injured as a result of a repetitive stress injury over her course of time working with the company. This resulted in pain in her shoulders and neck. After having her case taken on by the attorneys at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, she was awarded a settlement of $65,000 including future medical care.

$85,000 - Lump Sum

A production worker for a window manufacturing company was injured over time through the course of her work with the company. She suffered injuries to her left shoulder which required physical therapy. She received a lump sum amount of $85,000.

$650,000 Lump Sum Payment

Our team settled the case of a migrant farm worker who was in a catastrophic accident that left him in a semi-vegetative state.

In trial, the insurance company tried to argue he abandoned his job and shouldn’t get a dime. Our team advocated for the client’s, and his family’s best interest and settled for a $650,000 lump sum payment. Although it may not sound like much, considering the circumstances, the money was critically needed by the family who could not wait for the matter to be litigated to make ends meet.

$155,622 - Plus Future Medical Care

A resident’s manager for a group home was injured after being attacked by one of the residents. This resulted in injury to her head, face, jaw, neck, arm, spine, lower back, knees, and hips as well as post-concussion syndrome. She has pain in the affected areas as well as trouble sleeping, depressed mood, blurry vision, and ringing in the ears. With the help of the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, she was awarded a settlement of $155,622.50 including future medical care.

$85,000 - Lump Sum

A production worker for a window manufacturing company was injured over time through the course of her work with the company. She suffered injuries to her left shoulder which required physical therapy. She received a lump sum amount of $85,000.

$45,000 - Plus future medical care

An order selector working for a local grocery store was injured while performing his normal physical activities. While at work, he experienced pain in his arm and shoulder but continued to work. At home later the same day, he experienced a heart attack. With the help of the team at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe, and Mahoney, he was able to receive a settlement amount of $45,000 including future medical care.

$59,478 - Plus Future Medical Care

A cafeteria worker working for a local school district was injured after lifting a case of pears where she sustained injury to his lumbar and thoracic spine and well as tingling in his legs. He received a settlement in the amount of $59,478 including future medical care.

$113,394 - Plus future medical care

A local firefighter was injured while working the Carr fire where he suffered from heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation while climbing up and down the mountains. Working with the team of workers’ compensation specialists at Cole Fisher, Cole O’Keefe and Mahoney, he was able to receive a settlement of $113,394 including future medical care.

$12.4 MILLION STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT (APPROX.)

On a pleasant afternoon in October 2017, Deena F., was a passenger in a pickup truck driven by her co-worker as they returned from work. They both worked with her father’s small home improvement company. As Deena’s friend was driving, a small animal darted across the roadway. Her friend swerved to miss the animal, but lost control of the truck. The accident was horrific. Denna suffered a spinal cord injury, resulting in quadrapelegia, and her friend suffered multiple fractures.

Deena, with the full support of her father, filed a workers; compensation claim. The insurance carrier denied the claim under the “going and coming rule”, a legal doctrine which generally precludes workers compensation when an employee is injured while traveling to and from work. The insurance carrier also denied coverage for the claim, contending that Deena was a member of her father’s household, thus excluding her from the policy.

Deena came to us for assistance. While she advised us she had recently moved away from her father’s home and into her co-worker’s home, there was little proof. She had not changed her official address with the DMV and did not receive any mail or household bills at the new address. In an effort to prove her new residence, we knocked on neighbors’ doors and asked around to see if anyone saw Deena living there. Fortunately, Deena’s neighbors recalled seeing her at the home, and seeing her truck parked in the driveway almost every day for the month before the accident. We took depositions of these neighbors, whose testimony proved very helpful. Our investigation further established that work materials were being transported in the co-worker’s truck, a fact necessary to establish an exception to the going and coming rule.