Leonard Law Group

Workers Compensation Record of Success

$448,141.20 total settlement for a Local 786 truck driver after undergoing a one level lumbar fusion. This was comprised of $185,000 in a lump sum and $263,141.20 paid in installments over ten years.
$413,000 total settlement for a Local 134 electrician after a severe closed head injury. This was comprised of a $275,000 lump sum and a $138,000 self directed future medical set aside.
$375,000 lump sum settlement for a non union Hispanic cement truck driver after undergoing multiple knee arthroscopies and replacements.
$375,000 lump sum settlement for a plane mechanic after sustaining severe back and hand injuries.
$345,000 total settlement for a Local 703 truck driver after two replacements on the same knee. This was comprised of a $255,000 lump sum and $95,000 self directed future medical set aside.
$340,000 total settlement for a Local 703 truck driver after shoulder and back surgeries. This was comprised of a $240,000 lump sum and a $100,000 self directed future medical set aside.
$331,000 lump sum settlement for a non union construction worker after a shoulder arthroscopy and partial replacement.
$330,000 lump sum settlement for a local 703 truck driver after a severe hand injury and the development of RSD.
$325,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after two left knee arthroscopies and a right total knee replacement.
$322,500 total settlement for a Local 744 bottle machine operator after two knee arthroscopies. This was comprised of a $222,500 lump sum and a $100,000 self directed future medical set aside.
$300,000 lump sum settlement for a window washer after undergoing multiple right knee joint arthroscopies followed by a an overcompensation arthrosocpy to the left knee joint.
$300,000 lump sum settlement for a non union carpenter after multiple knee arthroscopies followed by two knee replacements.
$295,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 150 operating engineer after undergoing a labral repair to his shoulder followed by a recommendation for a second repair.
$285,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 786 truck driver after bilateral rotator cuff repairs and continued neuropathy.
$275,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after undergoing a two level lumbar fusion.
$275,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 fuel truck driver after undergoing a two level cervical fusion with revision surgery and a right shoulder arthroscopic surgery with restricted release.
$275,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 fuel truck driver after undergoing a one level lumbar fusion and a two level cervical fusion.
$275,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 701 mechanic after two shoulder arthroscopies.
$275,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 241 bus driver after a one level lumbar fusion and an arthroscopy of the right knee.
$275,000 total settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after multiple shoulder surgeries. This was comprised of a $235,000 lump sum and a $40,000 self directed future medical set aside.
$262,500 lump sum settlement for a local 786 truck driver after multiple knee surgeries.
$250,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 786 ready mix driver after undergoing a two level lumbar laminectomy followed by a one level revision laminectomy and permanent restriction discharge from his surgeon.
$250,000 lump sum settlement for a 70 year old non union laborer ten years after the case proceed to trial and the arbitrator awarded wage differential benefits pursuant to Section 8(d)(1). In total Petitioner was paid more than $370,000 in Section 8(d)(1) wage differential benefits.
$250,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 mover after a shoulder, ACL and lumbar surgery.
$250,000 lump sum settlement for a non union construction worker after a two level instrumented cervical fusion.
$250,000 lump sum settlement for a non union carpenter after a two level instrumented lumbar fusion.
$250,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after multiple back surgeries.
$245,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 710 beverage truck driver after undergoing a one level lumbar discectomy.
$245,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 701 car mechanic after undergoing a two level lumbar fusion and restricted release.
$245,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 744 product driver after a microfracture surgery to his knee. His first attorney advised him he did not have a six figure case.
$245,000 lump sum settlement for a non union Polish laborer after a back injury and no surgery. Petitioner's first attorney recommended a $15,000 settlement.
$242,500 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after surgeries to his back, foot and knee.
$242,500 disputed lump sum settlement after a successful trial for a Local 703 truck driver after back surgery.
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after undergoing a two level cervical fusion with restricted release
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 mover after sustaining a herniated disc in his lumbar spine and undergoing no surgery.
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after undergoing bilateral knee arthroscopies. Respondent hid an unfavorable IME on this case from Petitioner's counsel that was discovered via subpoena.
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 241 bus driver after a one level laminectomy.
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 13 carpenter after a severe hand injury.
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 134 electrician after back surgery.
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 744 product driver after a recommendation for shoulder replacement. Petitioner underwent no surgery.
$240,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after an aggravation of pre-existing scoliosis. Petitioner underwent no surgery.
$235,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 710 beverage truck driver after undergoing a two level microdiscectomy with restricted release
$235,000 lump sum settlement for a non union plumber after an internal knee fracture and surgery.
$230,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 731 Hispanic gargage hauler after undergoing on a one level cervical fusion.
$230,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 731 garbage truck driver after underoing a cervical fusion.
$227,500 lump sum settlement for a local 731 garbage truck driver after a shoulder surgery and a recommendation for a second shoulder procedure.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after sustaining an aggravation to back while lifting a heavy object. Petitioner underwent no surgery.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after sustaining an aggravation to his pre-existing cervical spine pathology and undergoing no surgery.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after fracturing his wrist and suffering a TFCC tear in the process with a restricted release.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after undergoing a three level laminectomy with restricted release.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after undergoing a one level cervical fusion with a recommendation for a lumbar spine and right shoulder surgery.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a non union sheet metal worker after undergoing three surgeries to his bicep tendon with restricted release. Petitioner's first attorney secured an offer of only $80,000.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 warehouse laborer after undergoing multiple hand surgeries and permanent restriction discharge.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after the successful filing of a 19(h) petition when Petitioner's condition worsened.
$225,000 lump sum settlement after a successful trial for a non union tow truck driver with internal cognitive injuries.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 597 pipe fitter after three shoulder arthroscopies.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after a one level instrumented lumbar fusion.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 village laborer after back surgery.
$225,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a closed head injury.
$215,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 710 beverage truck driver after undergoing a right shoulder rotator cuff repair and two left shoulder rotator cuff repairs.
$215,000 lump sum settlement for a non union 32 year old Hispanic construction worker after a two level lumbar fusion.
$215,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after sustaining lumbar spine injuries and undergoing no surgery.
$215,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 701 mechanic after a right shoulder arthroscopy and a recommendation for a left shoulder arthroscopy following an overcompensation injury to the left shoulder.
$215,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after rotator cuff surgery.
$215,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 73 sheet metal worker after shoulder surgery and a recommendation for a shoulder replacement.
$206,000 lump sum settlement for a local 744 forklift driver after a right shoulder arthroscopy followed by a partial replacement.
$205,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after multiple back surgeries.
$205,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 786 ready mix driver after multiple shoulder surgeries.
$203,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after multiple shoulder surgeries.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 786 cement truck driver after fracturing his right foot. The fracture was complicated by a pre-existing diabetic condition.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 710 bottle machine operator after undergoing a two level lumbar fusion with permanent restrictions. The employer paid nearly three years of wage differential benefits of $250.66 per week prior to lumping out this settlement.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a truck driver after undergoing a one level cervical fusion.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 54 carpenter after undergoing ACL surgery and a restricted release.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after undergoing a cervical spine and knee surgery.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a local 705 package car driver who sustained soft tissue cervical and lumbar injuries. LLG obtained all Petitioners disputed back pay when his first attorney could not.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 fuel truck driver after bilateral rotator cuff tears and surgery on one shoulder.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after two right shoulder arthroscopies and recommendation for a left shoulder arthroscopy.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a non union construction worker after multiple back surgeries.
$200,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a severe ankle fracture with hardware.
$195,000 lump sum settlement for a non union Hispanic laborer after a one level lumbar microdiscectomy with permanent restrictions.
$195,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 744 product driver after an elbow surgery and recommendation for a second procedure.
$195,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after shoulder surgeries.
$195,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 134 electrician after multiple shoulder surgeries.
$195,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a back surgery.
$191,000 disputed lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after back and hip injuries.
$190,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 744 beverage driver after a knee surgery with permanent restrictions.
$190,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 701 mechanic after a herniated disc and no surgery.
$190,000 lump sum settlement for a non union fuel truck driver after multiple surgeries to his left forearm and shoulder.
$185,000 disputed lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after disputed hip and back injuries.
$185,000 lump sum settlement for a Sun-Times pressman after back surgeries.
$185,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after bilateral plantar fasciitis.
$180,000 lump sum settlement for a non union plumber after rotator cuff repair and restricted release
$180,000 lump sum settlement for a local 673 garbage man after a non dominant left elbow ulnar nerve transposition surgery.
$180,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 731 garbage man after undergoing a non dominant left elbow ulnar nerve transposition surgery.
$175,000 disputed settlement for a non union deli worker after a back surgery.
$175,000 lump sum settlement after a successful trial for a Local 705 truck driver after a back surgery.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 2 elevator mechanic after knee and back surgeries.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a crush injury to his right arm.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 village laborer after multiple knee surgeries.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after a severe ankle fracture.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 1 ironworker after neck and back injuries and no surgeries.
$175,000 disputed settlement after a successful trial for a non union truck driver after a back surgery.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after shoulder surgery.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 laborer after a back surgery.
$175,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 134 electrician after a back surgery.
$174,000 total lump sum settlement for a Hispanic janitor after undergoing a one level lumbar fusion, followed by a second surgical procedure to remove the retained hardware. This was comprised of $130,000 in a lump sum and a lump sum future medical set aside of $44,000.
$170,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 warehouse laborer after injuring his lumbar spine resulting in a large herniated disc with no surgery and restricted release
$170,000 total settlement for a restaurant hostess after crushing her left index finger and developing CRS syndrome. This settlement was comprised of $90,000 in a lump sum and $80,000 payable over the next ten years. Petitioner was earning $8.00 per hour on the accident date.
$170,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after multiple knee surgeries.
$166,000 lump sum settlement for a truck driver after undergoing a one level lumbar discectomy followed by implementation of a spinal cord stimulator. Petitioner suffered no loss of trade or earning capapcity as a result of this injury.
$165,000 lump sum settlement for a railyard worker after undergoing cervical and lumbar fusions with a restricted release.
$165,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer with an un-operated herniated disc.
$165,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a one level lumbar fusion.
$162,500 lump sum settlement for a Local 18007 gas mechanic after undergoing bilateral shoulder surgeries and disputed elbow surgeries. The employer had permanent light duty work for this client.
$162,500 lump sum settlement after a successful trial for a Local 701 truck mechanic after epicondylitis surgery. Petitioner worked for his employer for twenty days prior to his injury.
$160,000 lump sum settlement for a non union construction worker after a severe hand injury.
$158,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after back surgery. Offer of $33,072.75 to prior attorney.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union 62 year old seamstress after bilateral cubital tunnel and bilateral carpal tunnel surgeries.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after bilateral shoulder and thumb surgeries. Petitioner returned to full duty work.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 73 sheet metal worker after a shoulder surgery and soft tissue cervical spine injury.
$150,000 disputed lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after undergoing disputed hand surgeries. Workers compensation denied all issues of this case.
$150,000 disputed lump sum settlement for a Local package car driver after a left total knee replacement.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 village laborer after a back surgery.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a lumbar fusion.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a cervical fusion.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after a severe hand amputation.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after an elbow surgery.
$150,000 disputed settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a left total knee replacement.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 786 ready mix driver after a lumbar fusion.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a shoulder surgery.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a total knee replacement.
$150,000 lump sum settlement for a non union carpenter after a failed lumbar discectomy followed by a one level instrumented lumbar fusion.
$148,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 18007 gas worker after surgeries to his back, right shoulder, right hand and right elbow. Petitioner returned to light duty work for his employer.
$145,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after two cervical fusions.
$140,000 lump sum settlement for a local 705 package car driver after aggravating a pre-existing lumbar herniated disc.
$140,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 1 ironworker after a one level lumbar fusion with restrictions that his employer could accommodate followed by a re-aggravation while on light duty and no additional treatment.
$140,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after shoulder surgery and restricted release from his surgeon.
$137,500 lump sum settlement for a non union filter manufacturer employee after sustaining repetitive hand and elbow injuries.
$135,000 lump sum settlement for a non union laborer after a one level cervical fusion.
$135,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a two level cervical fusion.
$135,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after surgeries to both shoulders.
$134,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 village laborer after a lumbar surgery and full duty release with resignation.
$130,000 lump sum settlement for an insurance adjuster after undergoing bilateral hand and bilateral elbow surgeries.
$130,000 lump sum settlement for a part time non union dock worker after undergoing disputed knee, back and shoulder surgeries.
$130,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 mover after a one level cervical fusion.
$127,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a right shoulder rotator cuff repair.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a non union emergency medical technician after a one level lumbar fusion.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 union package car driver and a shoulder arthroscopy and cervical surgery. Respondent's doctor opined Petitioner could work full duty.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a local 13 carpenter after two shoulder arthroscopies. Petitioner then re-joined his union.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 744 beverage driver after a knee surgery and invalid FCE.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver after a cervical fusion with questionable causation.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a non union hospital nurse after a surgically repaired rotator cuff and full duty release.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a local 13 carpenter after a one level lumbar fusion and full duty release.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a right shoulder arthroscopy.
$125,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after a two level cervical fusion.
$122,000 lump sum settlement for a non union restaurant worker after two lumbar spine surgeries.
$121,000 lump sum settlement for a non union truck driver with an un-operated lumbar herniated disc.
$120,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 703 truck driver after undergoing a two level cervical fusion with full duty release.
$120,000 lump sum settlement for a 72 year old non union truck driver after career ending soft tissue cervical spine injuries.
$120,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a right shoulder distal clavicle excision.
$120,000 lump sum settlement for a Hispanic restaurant worker after a lumbar spine injury and no surgery. Petitioner's first attorney recommended a $15,000 settlement.
$119,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after undergoing a rotator cuff repair and carpal tunnel release.
$115,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after undergoing bilateral shoulder arthroscopies and a full duty release from his surgeon.
$115,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 726 employee after foot surgery and restrictions the employer could accommodate.
$113,000 lump sum settlement for a non union store clerk after a wrist surgery and foot fracture.
$112,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after a wrist surgery and full duty release.
$112,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 18007 gas worker after surgeries to both hands and both elbows. Petitioner returned to full duty work for his employer.
$111,000 lump sum settlement for a gardening department employee after twisting her knee. Petitioner underwent a knee arthroscopy and had a disputed diagnosis of CRPS. Petitioner was earning minimum wage at the time of her accident and was a part time employee.
$111,000 lump sum settlement for a non union hotel worker after sustaining soft tissue injuries to her neck, back, knee and shoulder.
$110,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 rail yard worker after a microfracture surgery and recommendation for a second knee surgery.
$110,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 package car driver after an MRI showed a non-surgical protruded disc.
$109,000 lump sum settlement for a warehouse laborer after undergoing a one level microdiscectomy and straining her right shoulder.
$102,000 lump sum settlement for a local 11 roofer after sustaining soft tissue lumbar spine injuries.
$101,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 part time sorter after undergoing a one level cervical fusion.
$100,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 21 prem tech after undergoing a right sided cubital tunnel surgery.
$100,000 lump sum settlement for a 65 year old Local 726 highway maintainer after undergoing two shoulder arthroscopies.
$100,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after knee arthroscopy and disputed groin, shoulder and lumbar spine injuries.
$100,000 disputed lump sum settlement for a Local 786 ready mix driver after undergoing a disputed lumbar spine surgery.
$100,000 lump sum settlement for a Local 705 truck driver after a shoulder arthroscopy and questionable restricted release from his surgeon.