When a worker was run over by a truck in his company’s parking lot overnight, his life changed instantly. The injuries were severe, the recovery uncertain, and his family was suddenly faced with overwhelming medical decisions, insurance issues, and long-term financial concerns.
Unsure of where to turn, his family searched online for help. Drawn by MCV Law’s 400+ 5-star reviews, they reached out, and from that first phone call, our attorneys stepped in to support him through every stage of the process.
This is the story of how three of our practice areas — Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Social Security Disability — worked together to protect one client, secure his future, and continue supporting him years later.
The Accident: A Life-Changing Injury
The worker was struck and run over by a truck while in his employer’s parking lot. The accident left him with catastrophic injuries and immediate hospitalization.
As soon as the family contacted MCV Law, Partners Bethany Nicoletti and Gary Valerino visited him in the hospital to begin the Workers’ Compensation process. Their goal was simple: make sure benefits started as quickly as possible so the family had one less burden during an already traumatic time.
Discovering a Third-Party Claim
While Workers’ Compensation benefits were being put in place, our team uncovered a key detail — the driver involved in the incident was not a coworker.
That opened the door to a third-party Personal Injury case.
Attorney Alicia Loomis and her team immediately began investigating. In situations like this, time is critical. Evidence such as security footage, witness accounts, and vehicle data can disappear quickly. Acting fast allowed our Personal Injury team to identify the responsible party and begin building the case.
Ongoing Medical Care and Support During Recovery
As the Personal Injury case progressed, the Workers’ Compensation team continued ensuring the client had access to ongoing medical treatment and lost wage benefits.
His recovery was long and complicated. Multiple specialists, surgeries, and evaluations made it clear he might not be able to return to work. Because of that, MCV Law proactively helped him apply for Social Security Disability benefits — long before most firms will get involved.
This early involvement positioned him for the strongest possible claim.
Social Security Disability Benefits Approved Without a Hearing
Despite an initial denial, the client’s SSD claim was approved just months later — and without needing a hearing.
Attorney Karen Menter Lowe led the SSD portion of the case, coordinating closely with the Workers’ Compensation team to ensure that every necessary medical fact, functional limitation, and earnings detail was documented correctly.
This close collaboration also ensured that his SSD benefits were calculated accurately, so he received the maximum benefits he was entitled to.
Securing His Long-Term Future
Two and a half years after the accident, the pieces came together.
• Workers’ Compensation benefits.
• Social Security Disability approval.
• A Personal Injury settlement valued in the millions.
Before finalizing anything, our attorneys coordinated across all three practice areas to protect the client’s long-term medical needs, future care, and financial stability. This included ensuring that each benefit worked together properly and did not negatively affect another — a common issue when multiple systems overlap.
In the end, his medical and financial future were secured for life.
Still By His Side, Years Later
Even after the settlements were finalized, our relationship with this client did not end.
Years later, he continues to rely on MCV Law when new needs arise, whether related to medical care, insurance issues, or long-term planning. Our teams are still here for him, just as we were on the day his family first reached out.
At MCV Law, we believe that representation goes far beyond paperwork. We advocate for our clients at every stage, coordinate the details that most people never see, and stand by them long after the legal process is complete.
If you need an attorney for a workers’ compensation, personal injury, or social security disability case, do not hesitate to call MCV Law for a free consultation.
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