Successful Workers Compensation Cases
Awards and settlements for injured workers in Illinois

Below are just a few examples of the lump sum settlements and awards that John V. Boshardy & Associates has obtained for just a few of its clients. Every case is unique and determined on its own facts. No one case is indicative of how another might be awarded.
Workers compensation awards and settlements are based in large part on the amount of weekly earnings the injured worker earned before the accident. As a result, the dollar amounts for the various awards and settlements vary. Workers compensation settlements and awards are not taxable. Not every case must be arbitrated, as settlements are reached in many cases. Even in the case of a settlement, each case is different and the settlement reflects the facts of each individual case. Even after awards are issued, the parties may settle the claim.
The lawyers of John V. Boshardy & Associates devote the same attention and skill to each case, no matter the size, to ensure that all our clients obtain the compensation that they deserve. Past awards are no guarantee of future results, and each case will be decided based on its own merit and circumstances. The cases below are a sample of cases in which the lawyers of John V. Boshardy & Associates have proven claims and obtained compensation for clients in cases that were disputed and denied by the employers' and their workers compensation insurance company. A lot of other law firms claim to obtain "Lifetime Benefits" for their clients. John V. Boshardy & Associates has a track record of actually obtaining "Lifetime Benefits" for its clients.
These cases should not be taken to be indicative of the results always obtained in such cases with similar situations. If you have a work-related injury, John V. Boshardy & Associates would be happy to review your claim and review how our firm may help you in seeking any benefits to which you may be entitled.
Lump sum settlements
- Springfield, IL. $300,000. Laborer. Permanent work restrictions. Employer disputed liability. Wage loss.
- Springfield, IL. $287,500. Delivery truck driver. Lumbar spine injury. Medium duty restrictions. Job change. Permanent and total disability disputed.
- Springfield, IL. $275,000. Springfield, IL 61-year-ld pressman. Injured worker alleged repetitive trauma to knees and arm. Employer disputed liability.
- Carlinville, IL. $242,500. 64-year-old Janitor. Bilateral carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome operated. Retired.
- Quincy, IL. $236,870. Cervical fusion, bilateral carpal tunnel surgery, right lateral
epicondylitis. Job change. Minimal wage loss. - Quincy, IL. $240,000. 64 year old truck driver. Permanent and total disability disputed.
- Quincy, IL $225,000. 56 year old truck driver. Permanent and total disability disputed.
- Champaign, IL. $220,550. Injured worker sustained a crush injury to the heel of left foot. No surgery. Placed on permanent restrictions. Sustained wage loss of $268.64 per week.
- Springfield, IL. $210,000. 55-year-old Pressman. Permanent work restrictions.
- Carlinville, IL. $200,000. 57-year-old coal miner. Cervical fusion, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Permanent restrictions.
- Pittsfield, IL. $190,000. Delivery Driver, lumbar fusion with permanent restrictions. Job change and wage loss.
- Galesburg, IL. $190,000. Fast food worker earning $173.17 per week. Failed lumbar fusion. Liability disputed and diligent job search disputed. Disputed permanent and total disability.
- Jacksonville, IL. $185,000. 53-year-old production worker. Permanent restrictions from a failed back syndrome and spinal cord stimulator.
- Springfield, IL. $175,000. Laborer. Lumbar spine bulging disk. No surgery. Permanent restrictions.
- Decatur, IL. $160,000. Food product sales. Closed head injury. Liability and extent of disability disputed.
- Quincy, IL. $153,158. Truck driver. Lumbar fusion with permanent restrictions. Employer accommodated permanent work restrictions. Wage loss. Wage differential.
- Springfield, IL. $150,000. Janitor. Un-operated hip and low back injury. Permanent restrictions. Wage loss.
- Peoria, IL. $135,000. Bilateral carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel syndrome. Permanent work restrictions. Job change.
Illinois workers' compensation awards
By virtue of receiving these arbitration awards or decisions, these injured workers' rights to future medical treatment for related conditions remain open.
2010—Springfield, IL. 10IWCC0667. 56-year-old union pipe-fitter sustained injury to wrist and arm. Employer disputed liability for injury and wage differential. After surgery, permanent restrictions were issued preventing the injured worker from returning to pipefitting. Petitioner obtained another job on his own at reduced wages. Petitioner awarded $146,818 in accrued, unpaid temporary total and wage differential disability benefits, in addition to a wage differential award of $550 a week for life. Total lifetime expected payout is $833,804.
2010—Springfield, IL. 10IWCC0875. 54-year-old union laborer sustained spinal injuries and head trauma. Employer disputed liability for injury and disputed that injured worker was permanently and totally disabled. Claim found compensable by Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission and injured worker awarded permanent and total disability benefits with an expected lifetime payout of $998,400. Medical expenses awarded were $265,058.
2010—Jacksonville, IL. 06WC17899. 59-year-old mental health technician sustained lumbar spine injury. Injured worker underwent lumbar epidural steroid injections without relief. No surgery recommended. Permanent restrictions prevented worker from returning to previous occupation. Worker diligently looked for alternate employment but was unable to locate any position within permanent restrictions. Employer disputed claim of permanent and total disability. Injured worker found permanently and totally disabled. Total expected payout of award is $741,442.
2010—Collinsville, IL. 06WC006887. 47-year-old Machinist/Adjuster sustained repetitive trauma injuries to her shoulder, elbow and hands. Claim found compensable and injured worker placed on permanent restrictions. Employer disputed liability for injury and earnings reduction. Injured worker found employment on her own at reduced wages. Awarded wage differential of $620 per week for life. Total expected payout $1,257,339.
2009—Jacksonville, IL. 02WC007151. 44-year-old maintenance worker alleged sarcoidosis and pneumoconiosis was related to exposure to silica and titanium dust dioxide at paint manufacturing plant. Employer disputed liability for injury. Injured worker advised to have lung transplant and medically prescribed not to work in any capacity. Claim found compensable and injured worker awarded permanent and total disability benefits with total expected payout of $663,265.
2009—Quincy, IL. 06WC44315. 51-year-old Corrections Officer sustained bilateral knee and foot injuries as a result of repetitive trauma. Injured worker placed on permanent restricted duty and was unable to locate employment within the permanent restrictions. Employer disputed liability for injury and wage loss. Claim found compensable and Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission determined injured worker was permanently and totally disabled. Injured worker awarded $842 per week for life with a total expected payout of $1,270,610.
2009—Quincy, IL. 03WC049262. 38-year-old wheel welder with operated lumbar spine and permanent restrictions. Injured worker failed to locate employment within her permanent restrictions. Liability disputed by employer and permanent and total disability proven. Total expected lifetime payout is $861,190.
2007—Jacksonville, IL. 04WC60350. 64-year-old mental health technician sustained herniated cervical disk and underwent surgery. After recovery permanent restrictions issued. Injured worker unable to locate employment within restrictions. Employer denied liability for permanent and total disability. Injured worker found permanently and totally disabled. Total expected payout is $417,500.
2006—Springfield, IL. 05WC51313. Truck driver/teamster sustained injury to left knee and lumbar spine. Knee surgery. Permanent restrictions issued. Injured worker could not locate employment within restrictions. Employer disputed permanent and total disability. Awarded permanent and total disability benefits of $704 per week with a total expected payout of $842,881.
2006—Jacksonville, IL. 03WC4738. 61-year-old mental health technician sustained bilateral knee injuries requiring bilateral knee replacements. Placed on permanent work restrictions. Unable to locate employment within restrictions. Employer disputed liability for injury and permanent and total disability. Injured worker established permanent and total disability and awarded $371 per week with a total payout of $405,263.
2005—Quincy, IL. 02WC5952. 47-year-old non-union worker sustained injury to elbow and forearm resulting in reflex sympathetic dystrophy and chronic pain requiring medication for pain control. Permanent restrictions issued. Employer disputed that Petitioner was permanently and totally disabled. Injured workers' pre-accident weekly earnings were $442. Claim for permanent and total disability benefits proven and injured worker awarded permanent and total disability benefits of $347 per week for life, which was the minimum permanent and total disability benefit in effect at the time of the injured worker's injury. Total expected lifetime payout is $632,723.
2005—Springfield, IL. 01WC20337. 44-year-old short haul truck driver. Spinal sub-arachnoid cysts. Employer disputed liability and paid neurosurgeon $15,000 to attend arbitration hearing to testify in person against employee's claim. Doctor cross examination by John Boshardy forced concession that injury was causally related to work accident. Chronic pain resulted in medical doctor prescribe injured worker not return to work. Found compensable and injured worker found permanently and totally disabled. Total expected lifetime payout is $910,004.
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Attorney John V. Boshardy has been representing workers in Illinois for nearly 20 years. If you have been injured on the job, contact John V. Boshardy & Associates, P.C. now.




