Grayslake IL Workers’ Comp Attorney – Temp Worker Falls Down Stairs

Plaintiff was a temporary truck driver for Transforce Inc. and Placed at Action Expediting  Plaintiff state that on his second day of work, he fell down a set of stairs at the warehouse owned by CPR, Inc., due to inadequate lighting and lack of reflective strips or paint on the steps.  Plaintiff claimed a right ankle injury requiring arthroscopic surgery and a bulging disc at L4-5 with radiculopathy requiring physical therapy and epidural injections.  The defense denied that the lighting was bad and that the Plaintiff gave differing versions of the incident to a fellow worker and his treating physician.  Plaintiff stated that he stepped off a curb at the facility and that he did not complain of back pain until one month after the occurrence.  The Judge entered a judgment against CPR for $150,000

Verdict:  Not guilty against Transforce and Action Expediting

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Category: Ankle Injuries, Cervical Spine/Neck Injuries, Slip and Fall, Workers Compensation/Work Injuries