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23 Years in the Kitchen and Why Reporting a Workplace Injury Matters

Evan has spent more than 23 years working in professional kitchens. Cooking is not only his career, it is his passion. He grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania and got his start in the food industry at a retirement community. He...

A Mother’s Strength After a Difficult Birth

LaTonya was going through what was supposed to be a closely monitored, high-risk pregnancy. But something didn’t add up. Her timeline had been miscalculated. Because of that, she didn’t receive the treatment that could have...

Cecelia’s Road to Recovery, Retirement and What Comes Next!

Cecelia spent 17 dedicated years working at a Safeway in D.C. as a deli manager. She loved her job, and the most rewarding part of her work was all the traveling she did, visiting different stores across the country to do training...

Lisa’s Recovery After a Workplace Injury

Lisa had an unfortunate accident while working on the job at an event in D.C. An unsecured table fell on her foot, breaking three bones and leaving her with a long road to recovery ahead. Admirably, Lisa had multiple...

Talaya Heard Is a Force to Be Reckoned With

When her injury left her unsure how she’d cover her bills or continue supporting her two daughters, she stayed focused. Now that her case is settled, she’s ready to move forward with a fresh perspective and a clear plan. She’s...

How Robbie Took Her Life Back After a Work Injury

When Robbie came to us, she had already been through so much. She was working in mental health case management when she was physically assaulted during a meeting by someone who wasn’t even her client. The company didn’t report...

A Nurse’s Career Caring for Others

For over 20 years, Aja’s life revolved around caring for others. She worked in healthcare her entire career, starting as an EMT before transitioning into nursing. She went above and beyond caring for patients who could not...

A Fall at Work Causes a Torn Rotator Cuff but the Insurance Company Denies It

TB is on the clock working in Washington DC after a stretch of ice and snow. He realizes he left something in his car that he needs for work. The car is parked right outside the gate, so he lets his supervisor know he...

Pedestrian Hit by Car in DC Crosswalk Settlement

Reckless drivers are everywhere in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. People are on their phones, not paying attention, speeding, and not watching where they’re going. That’s exactly what happened when a driver took a corner way too...

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Knocked Down, Not Out – Ginner’s Story

Summer might feel carefree — but it’s one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. More people are driving distracted: music up, windows down, texting at red lights, rushing to weekend plans. Between Memorial Day and...

Assaulted by a Shoplifter in DC

A Special Police Officer Was Assaulted by a Shoplifter in D.C. and the Insurance Company Didn’t Believe Her (But We Did) One of the worst things about getting hurt on the job is that the workers’ compensation insurance...

Delivery Driver Suffers Severe Injury After Car Accident

Emergency Surgery After Life-Threatening Car Accident A Washington, D.C. delivery driver secured a workers’ compensation settlement after a devastating car accident, covering medical bills, surgery costs, and lost wages. This...

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Construction Injury Leads to Major Workers’ Comp Payout

DC Construction Worker Secures Significant Workers’ Compensation Settlement After Multiple Surgeries A dedicated commercial carpenter suffered a severe work injury on a construction site in Washington, D.C., leading to...

How We Helped a Special Police Officer Secure a Strong Workers’ Comp Settlement

Wrist Injury at Work Leads to a Permanent Impairment A dedicated university police officer suffered a severe wrist injury after a bad fall at work. She instinctively used her wrist to break the fall, causing significant damage....

Settlement for Neck Injury At Work In D.C.

A stage hand is a heavy-duty job. Setting up and breaking down everything needed to put on live events – concerts, rallies, seminars. It means hauling trusses, building stages, hanging overhead lights. And our client...

Driver Gets A Significant Settlement After Foot Injury in D.C.

Being a delivery driver is undoubtedly demanding and filled with its own set of challenges. Unfortunately, we have witnessed numerous instances where dedicated workers like Clifford have suffered severe injuries, affecting...

Brenda Melchor – An Inspiring Success Story

A couple of years ago, Brenda had a serious knee and back injury when she was working as a while, but then they hired doctors to say she didn’t need surgery, that the injury wasn’t that severe, and that she could work in her...

Derick’s Experience with Donahoe Kearney, PLLC

Finishing up a case for a union electrician who slipped and fell on a construction site in D.C. and hurt his neck. The workers comp insurance denied it because he had been in active pain management for the last 5 years for...

La Experiencia de Joel con Donahoe Kearney, PLLC – DC Compensación de Trabajadores

This Case Was a Great Reminder of Why We Do This

I want you to meet one of my current clients, Constanza. What’s it like when an insurance company doesn’t believe you, tries to take advantage of you or just makes life difficult when you’re dealing with a serious injury...

DC Workers’ Comp Case Settles for Construction Worker

DC Workers’ Compensation Win – Benefits Awarded for Both Original and Related Injuries After a serious work accident left this construction worker unable to return to work after an injury to their right knee, our client needed...