Successful Cases

$11,000,000 settlement for injured worker who lost use of his arm in auto accident going home from work

Our client was leaving work to make a delivery for his employer. He unfortunately entered into a serious auto accident which resulted in the total loss of use of his arm along with neck, back and psychiatric injures. Future medical was going to result in multiple surgeries and possible psych hospitalization. Two years of negotiation netted out client a settlement of $11,000,000..

One of our clients was catastrophically injured in an auto vs motorcycles accident. as a result of the accident the applicant lost use of his left arm below his shoulder. Multiple medical procedures later and with additional issues to the workers neck and back and the need for life time medical treatment and care. Our client received an 11 million dollar settlement assuring that he will never have to work another day in his life and that all his medical needs will be taken care of.

Our client was crushed between a tow truck and a pole. as a result of the injury the applicant was hospitalized for 30 days and developed back, neck and leg problems. the injured worker also developed a blood problem which required life time medicine to manage medical issues which arose from thyroid issues which were aggravated by the workers injury. The insurance company and our firm were able to resolve the continuing costs of the treatment and medicine for over 3 million dollars assuring the workers medical needs are taken care of for the rest of there life...our continued dedication to protecting our clients future needs allowed us to reject earlier offers of 1 million dollars and raise the offer to the 3 plus million dollar settlement

A housekeeper represented by the Law Offices of Gary Rodich injured his back while lifting a bag of dog food for his employer. After multiple surgeries to his spine he subsequently developed psychiatric and internal complaints. We were successful in obtaining approval for psychiatric treatment for the injured worker after being denied by the insurance company. After an initial offer to settle the case of $100,000.00, we aggressively pushed forward to trial. On the date of trial our offices obtained a settlement in the amount of $3 million dollars which took care of the injured workers needs for life.

A machine operator represented by the Law Offices of Gary Rodich injured her back while lifting a box of thread at work. After a long and difficult course of treatment and care, it was ultimately decided she needed surgery. The insurance company refused to authorize the back surgery for our client. The Law Offices of Gary Rodich forced the insurance company to trial on the issue of back surgery. After convincing a Judge to authorize the back surgery the applicant underwent the surgery the applicant’s case eventually settled for $1.5 Million dollars.

The applicant sustained an injury to his neck and back due to repetitive work. The case was originally denied by the insurance company and employer. After successfully overturning the denial, we were able to obtain multiple back surgeries for the applicant. Defendant made an offer of $150,000.00 which was rejected. After taking the case to trial, we were able to obtain an award of 100% which guaranteeing the applicant lifetime benefits. Subsequent to our favorable trial decision, we resolved the future medical component for 1.2 million.

The Law Offices of Gary Rodich represented a laborer who fractured his ankle jumping off the back of a work truck. After surgery where two pins were put in his ankle he developed a diabetic condition which the Law Offices of Gary Rodich obtained approval for medical treatment and care. The initial offer to settle this case was $75,000.00. After lengthy negotiations, we were able to get the insurance company to increase the offer to $975,000.00

manager at a mimis cafe slipped and fell. defendants initially made little efforts to obtain treatment and attempted to minimize the injured workers claim. many years of treatment and care later the applicant developed bilateral knee problems and had multiple surgeries including back surgery. we were successful in having the applicant declared totally disabled. the injured worker continued to obtain treatment and care. we were successful in having the insurance company pay 100,000 dollars more to move the applicant to a downstairs apartment and pay for increased rent. AS the claim went on the insurance company offered $650,000 to settle the claim. We eventually were able to increase the offer to settle the claim for $949,700.

A teacher’s aide slipped while on-the-job and suffered what seemed to be a minor injury. However, as time went on, the injury worsened significantly and needed surgeries to address. The insurance company acting as opposition wanted to settle for a minimal amount but our team at the Law Offices of Gary Rodich is adamant about getting every penny our clients’ need and deserve. It took a bit more than a year but we were able to get her five times as much compensation as she was first offered, ending at a healthy $750,000.

Long term employee gets $600,000 for continuous physical injury over 18 years of work

Our client was a long term employee of a construction company. as a result of his 18 years of hard physical labor the applicant required neck surgery ,back surgery and a knee replacement. The insurance companies original offer to settle the case was $75,000. Our aggressive approach at Trial and continued negotiation ended with a settlement of $600,000 for the injured worker who said "he never has to work another day in his life" due to this settlement.

Our client was a long term employee of an electronic company who was required to work 60 hour weeks. after 15 years of employment he was fired based upon a down sizing of the company. we filed a stress claim on his behalf. the insurance company denied the claim and offered $5,000 to settle the claim in its early stages. we were eventually sucessfull in having the employer accept the stress claim. after two years of temporary disability and treatment and care we were able to settle the claim for $600,000 making a very happy and satisfied client.

$500,000 settlement for maintenance supervisor

Injured worker tore his Achilles heal while performing his job as a maintenance supervisor. The insurance company took an initial position of denying the case. After proceeding to Trial and winning on the issue of whether the injury happened at work the insurance company agreed to pick up all back temporary disability and surgery. The surgery ended up causing the injured worker to need dialysis. After a very aggressive negotiation we were successful in getting the applicant a settlement of $500,000

Applicant passed out from an anxiety attack at work sustaining injuries to her shoulder and neck. To treat for her orthopedic injury, Applicant consumed Tylenol. Over the course of several weeks of taking Tylenol, Applicant developed acute liver complications.

Applicant had a considerable amount of pre-existing issues with her liver. Defendant maintained the position that all internal issues were pre-existing and not due to her work injury. We were able to get applicant treatment from a liver specialist, paid for by Defendant, despite Defendant maintaining a denial of the injury. Applicant was released by the liver specialist with no indication that any further treatment was necessary. To resolve all issues, Defendant's offered $50,000.00. Through aggressive litigation, and pushing the matter to trial, we were able to resolve the matter for $435,000.00.

The applicant sustained a repetitive work injury to her neck back and shoulders. At the outset, Defendant made an initial offer of $2,500 based on an Industrial Clinic report finding no injury. After 5 years of discovery, deposing multiple doctors, and litigating this matter, we were successful and obtaining a $395,000 lump sum for the applicant.

A Jeweler sustained injury because of his repetitive work duties. Defendants at the beginning of the case offered to settle for $5,000.00. After getting his case accepted and getting the insurance company to authorize medical treatment, his case settled for $350,000.

$340,000 settlement for injured worker who was hit in the back of a head by a metal rod falling while exiting his workspace.

After pushing aside a curtain to leave, the curtain rod fell on his head. As a result, he developed speech impediments and other cognitive issues. With significant treatment across a couple years, our client made significant improvements. We secured a $340,000.00 settlement on his behalf.

A worker sustained an injury to his eye when a piece of metal wire hit him in the face. After procuring emergency surgery and continued treatment with an ophthalmologist, the doctor released him and wrote a report indicating that his case was only worth $4,000.00. Upon review of the medical reports, our office set the deposition of the doctor and was able to discredit his report. After significant discovery, we then set the matter for trial. At trial, the parties agreed upon a settlement for $275,000.00, or over 90 times the original value set forth in the initial doctor's reporting.

The Applicant injured herself during a trip and fall accident. She sustained injuries to her back, neck and knee. Defendant at the beginning of the claim offered $15,000 to resolve the claim in lieu of additional medical treatment. The defendant had to have back surgery which the was Applicant offered $75,000 to resolve all issues. We continued to push forward to trial until we reached an agreement to settle her claim for $268,000.00.

The applicant sustained a slip and fall injury while working for the employer.  The applicant had surgery, and ultimately, the parties were able to settle the matter for $268,000.00.

After a popular rock star performer took a spill during a live concert and seriously injured his neck, he was only offered a $10,000 settlement. Our Woodland Hills workers’ compensation attorneys from the Law Offices of Gary Rodich fought tooth-and-nail for his rights, including taking the case into litigation. We won a final total of $250,000 in recoveries for him, or 25 times greater than what he was first offered.

A flight attendant sustained injury because of her repetitive work duties. The insurance company offered $20,000 in lieu of continuing to litigation. However, the offer was rejected and ultimately the case settled for $245,000.00.

The worker over the course of his employment sustained repetitive injuries to his shoulder, neck, back, hands, and wrists.  At the initial outset, the Defendant had offered the injured worker $35,000.00 to resolve his case.  Upon further litigation, we were able to get the applicant a settlement amount of $225,000.00.

The applicant sustained injury to his back, neck, wrists, and hands in a car accident. Defendant made an initial offer of $10,000.00 to resolve Applicant's case. After heavy litigation, we were able to get the applicant multiple surgeries to his back and wrist. At conference we settled the matter for $213,000.00; over 20 times the initial offer.

Our client injured his knee while working. Given the findings it was determined that he would need a knee arthroplasty. Prior to retaining Rodich Law, Defendant refused to authorize a knee arthroplasty or give the monies for our client to pay for it on his own. After taking an aggressive approach and pushing to trial, Defendants agreed to pay our client 212,000 to cover his medical needs for his knee.

Injured worker sustained an injury to his low back and elbow due to repetitive work. The applicant originally hired another firm to represent him. He came to us concerned as he had not yet had any elbow surgery and was told by his then-attorney of record, that $20,000 dollars was an appropriate settlement offer to accept. We then subbed in on the matter and were able to obtain elbow surgery for the applicant. After taking the case to trial, we were able to resolve the case for $190,000.00.

The injured worker sustained a repetitive work injury to her back, knees, and neck. Upon arrival, the applicant had seen conservative doctors who indicated that her case was valued at zero dollars. The applicant was offered $7,500 to resolve her claim. When she came to us for consultation, we quickly recognized the deficiency in the medical reports and set the depositions of all the doctors who evaluated her. After four years of litigation, we were able to obtain a resolution in favor of the applicant in the amount of $170,000.00

The injured worker sustained two injuries while working as a carpenter.  Specifically, the injured worker injured his knee and shoulder.  Defendants did not provide any offer until our first court appearance.  The first offer was $25,000.00.  After denying their offer, we were able to get the Applicant out for surgery.  Defendants refused to increase their offer until trial.  After continuing the trial, the parties eventually were able to settle the matter for $155,000.00.

The injured worker sustained two injuries while working with his employer. After being diagnosed with only a low back sprain and knee sprain by the Industrial Clinic, the applicant was released to return to work without restrictions. Within two weeks of applicant’s consultation with our office, we were able to get the applicant on disability so that he could receive payments every two weeks while treating for his injuries. Applicant received an additional $140,000 dollars while on disability leave before settling his cases for $116,000.00.

Our client injured his back while working at a construction site. Prior to retaining our firm, Defendant offered our client $5,000.00 to resolve his claim in lieu of continued litigation. However, we continued to push forward getting the applicant treatment for back surgery and eventually settling his claim for 125K.

$100,000 settlement for injured worker who hurt his back lifting. While at work, our client was lifting when he injured his back. He had several surgeries before retaining our law firm’s representation. When he retained us, the insurance company didn't want to authorize another surgery. We were able to get the insurance company to authorize the additional surgery and a settlement for ten times their original offer.

Our client was attacked at work by a co-worker. Eventually she was sent to a doctor for independent evaluation. That doctor indicated that her stress was not because of work but because of other events in her life. To aggravate matters, because of the reporting, Defendant was asserting that she owed them $39,000. Our firm was able to get defendant to walk away from $39,000 and pay an extra $60,000.00 in a lump sum.

Lifelong care and pay for injured police dispatcher. A police dispatcher sustained several injuries during the course and scope of her work. She underwent several surgeries as a result, all of them paid for by her insurance provider. After her surgeries, she still needs more treatment and care. The Law Offices of Gary Rodich got her treatment and medical care covered for the rest of her life, as well as a settlement that will continue to pay her for the rest of her years.

Our firm obtained a verdict of 1.2 million on behalf of a client who suffered significant repetitive work injuries to the neck and back. After overturning the initial claim denial, our attorneys were able to successfully help the applicant receive multiple back surgeries. The applicant was offered a settlement of $150,000, which our firm rejected. We then took the case to trial and successfully secured an award of 100% disability, entitling the applicant to lifetime benefits. We resolved the future medical aspect of the case for 1.2 million, helping ensure a more stable future for our client.

The Law Offices of Gary Rodich represented a worker who, after suffering lower back and elbow injuries related to repetitive work, was concerned that he had not received elbow surgery. As a result, another attorney at a different firm told the applicant that the $20,000 settlement offered by the insurance company was appropriate. However, after we took over the case, we were able to help the applicant get elbow surgery and secure a verdict of $190,000 at trial.

Our firm recently resolved a case involving four years of litigation on behalf of a woman who sustained work-related repetitive motion injuries to her back, knees, and neck. The applicant was initially told by doctors that her claim was not worth anything, and she was offered a mere $7,500 settlement. After taking the case, however, our attorneys realized right away that there were deficiencies in the medical reports. We quickly set depositions of all the doctors involved in evaluating the applicant, ultimately achieving a favorable resolution in the amount of $170,000 on behalf of our client.

The Law Offices of Gary Rodich was honored to be able to manage a claim for a Los Angeles Police Department officer who was hurt while working. He needed back surgery, which was denied by the City of LA. On top of that hardship, the LAPD wanted to discharge the wounded officer because he could not complete regular job duties. We fought the City and protected a protector as a result by securing the necessary surgeries without additional costs to him and making certain he kept his job.