Keeping It Secret – Non Disclosure Agreement
A nondisclosure agreement (NDA) is a contract between two or more parties by which they agree to not disclose certain confidential information about their personal injury case. NDAs are optional and negotiated as part of a settlement. Some NDAs may simply keep the terms of a settlement agreement confidential. Others may go further and also prohibit disclosure of any details related to the negligence/wrongdoing — in some cases, they even prohibit affirmation that a settlement was reached. Most NDAs apply...Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator – Workers Compensation – $380,000 Lump Sum Settlement
Facts/Liability: On October 17, 1995, 49 female heavy equipment worker operating paving roller on job site when almost hit by dump truck. Client suffered “whiplash” type injuries trying to avoid a collision, but no impact of vehicles. Carrier initially accepted workers comp claim and paid client $750.00 weekly comp. Multiple treating doctors said non-surgically correctable damage (aggravation of pre-existing arthritis) to cervical spine. Multiple IME’s said no injury. Eleven (11) DOL/CAB decisions kept the claimant on full disability benefits from...Read More