How BWH Fought on Behalf of a Teen in a Work-Related Accident
When an older teen in Gray, GA, was involved in a work-related car accident, Sam Joyce fought to get him the compensation and justice he deserved.
A Pizza Delivery Cost a Teen in Gray $70,000+ in Medical Bills
The teen was working at a popular pizza chain in Gray, GA, when he was asked to train the establishment’s newest delivery driver. While on the road, the new driver in training collided with another vehicle, causing a major accident. The teen in the passenger seat suffered several injuries from the collision, including a minor spinal fracture and a lacerated spleen. He was taken to the hospital for immediate treatment and left with a $70,000 medical bill. But treatment didn’t end there. There were more visits and treatments to undergo until he could fully recover.
Sam Joyce Got the Teen the Compensation He Needed
While undergoing continued treatment for his injuries, the teen reached out to Sam at Buzzell, Welsh & Hill to share the details of his case and see if there were any options to cover his medical bills.
Sam heard his story and recognized that not only was the teen qualified for workers’ compensation, but he also qualified for a personal injury claim.
Sam and his team got to work pursuing both for the teen and saw a fairly fast turnaround:
- January 2025: Sam recovered $25,000 for the teen from the personal injury settlement.
- February 2025: The teen finished all medical treatment.
- March 2025: Workers’ Compensation covered all medical bills, and the insurance company rendered an additional $12,000 as per the policy’s terms.
In the end, the teen had more than $70,000 in bills covered with money left over.
He is now back at work and enrolled in school, using the money from the settlements to pursue an education in criminal justice.
Sam’s Insights and Dedication Led to Positive Outcomes for His Client
On the surface, the auto accident seemed to fall only under the umbrella of workers’ compensation. However, when Sam looked closer, he saw that his client could be compensated even more for the incident.
Looking closer and digging deeper isn’t out of the ordinary for the lawyers at Buzzell, Welsh & Hill. That’s how we operate for every client we serve. It’s always our mission to get the most for those in Middle Georgia who have been victims of workplace injury, personal injury, or both.
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