Man injured helping coworker with broken-down vehicle — $2M settlement

Type of action: Workers’ compensation

Injuries alleged: Traumatic brain injury, respiratory failure, injuries to head, brain, cognitive disorders, seizure disorders, bilateral lower extremities (including hips), groin, neurogenic bladder and bowel, osteoporosis, hypogonadism and muscle spasticity

Court: Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission

Carroll

Name of judge or mediator: Commissioner William Dudley (Ret.)

Date resolved: 3/30/2022

Demand: $11,855,974.60

Offer: $500,000

Verdict or settlement: Settlement

Amount: $2,000,000

Attorney for plaintiff (and city): Lauren Carroll, Richmond

Description of case: Claimant was severely injured after helping a coworker restart his broken-down vehicle in the employer’s parking lot a couple of hours after clocking out.

Case information was provided by plaintiff’s law firm.