Electrocuted man settles comp claim – $1.9 Million

The claimant received severe injuries as a result of being electrocuted during the course of his employment with Truland Systems Corp. His traumatic brain injury has led to a spasticity in his lower extremities, making it difficult for the claimant to walk. After receiving 500 weeks of indemnity benefits, the claimant filed for permanent total disability benefits. The parties resolved the claim after two separate mediations with Commissioner Dudley.

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Type of action: Workers’ Compensation

Injuries alleged: Encephalomalacia, traumatic brain injury, third degree bi-lateral burns to the hands. Head laceration, dislocated left thumb.

Name of case: Woodfield v. Truland Systems Corporation

Court: Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission

Case no.: 2395528

Name of judge or mediator: Commissioner William Dudley

Verdict or settlement: Settlement

Amount: $1,900,000

Attorneys for plaintiff: Peter C. DePaolis and Julie H. Heiden, Fairfax

Attorney for defendant: Joseph Giordano, McLean

Plaintiff’s experts: Marianne Talbot, Life Care Planner; Dr. Curtis Whitehair; Dr. Richard Zorowitz; Dr. Michael Malek

Insurance carrier: Twin City Fire Ins. Co.