Significant Work Comp Cases

Male - Age 35
Occupation: Lineman
Location: Uniontown, PA

Case

In 1997, this client was electrocuted while working on a power line in a bucket truck. He suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his shoulders, neck, hand, and stomach, requiring 18 surgeries.

We Get Results

Edgar Snyder & Associates settled his case for a lump sum of money. Also, all future medical expenses related to his injury will forever be covered by the work comp insurance carrier.

Male - Age: 65
Occupation: Truck Driver
Location: New Castle, PA

Case

This husband and father was killed on the job when he was crushed between two vehicles.

We Get Results

Edgar Snyder & Associates reached a settlement on behalf of the deceased man’s widow and 12-year-old daughter. The settlement money for his daughter was put into a special needs trust for his daughter that will help her for the rest of her life.

Male - Age: 59
Occupation: Salesman
Location: Butler, PA

Case

This client was hurt in a work-related car accident. The man suffered from a closed head injury and multiple neck injuries. He had multiple surgeries on his head, neck, and shoulder. As a result of the accident, he also suffered from accident-related mental illness and was admitted to a psychiatric hospital.

We Get Results

Edgar Snyder & Associates partner, Attorney Todd Berkey, settled the man’s personal injury case for a substantial amount of money. In addition, we were also able to get a settlement for the man’s work comp claim.

Male - Age: 54
Occupation: Construction Subcontractor
Location: Dubois, PA

Case

In April 2001, the client was working on scaffolding when it gave out. He fell two stories and landed on a cement surface, suffering severe head injuries.

We Get Results

Edgar Snyder & Associates filed a work comp claim against the general contractor, since the subcontractor didn’t have work comp insurance. Because the man suffered serious head injuries and was unable to testify, we used the testimony of his co-workers and employer. The workers comp judge ruled in favor of our client. As a result, the man received his past due benefits in addition to weekly workers comp payments that will continue indefinitely into the future.

Female - Age: 45
Occupation: Loan Processor
Location: Somerset, PA

Case

While on the job, the woman ran into a open bank vault. She suffered internal injuries to her lower abdomen. As a result of the injuries, the woman needed a hysterectomy and lives in constant pain.

We Get Results

Tired of medical exams, the woman wanted to settle her case so she could get on with her life. Edgar Snyder & Associates was able to help her settle her case for a lump sum of money, freeing her from future work comp issues.