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In 2006, out client was working for a demolition company and trying to carry a 300 pound iron bar when he tripped and fell, injuring his back. During the course of his medical treatment, it was discovered that the injured worker suffered from Spondylolisthesis at L5-S1. There was no prior history of any back problems or medical treatment of the back. After a final series of epidural injections, the neurosurgeon made a recommendation of surgery for the lingering back pain. As our client refused to consider a surgery, we were able to settle this case for a lump sum of $50,000. It should be noted that the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act has no provision to compensate the injured worker for a permanent injury to his/her back. As a result the value of back claims in Virginia are based, in part, upon an evaluation of the cost of future care. As a result, in any serious back injury case it is a good idea to hire an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer.
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