Our client, J.O., was an experienced mechanic who specialized in maintaining and repairing heavy construction equipment at a garage in Washington, D.C.
It was hard, physical work. He worked on front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and just about every type of car, truck, and piece of machinery you can imagine. By his mid-60s, J.O. had spent decades doing this work and was getting close to retirement.
Then everything changed.
J.O. was seriously injured during a violent attack at work. He suffered broken bones and ligament damage that required surgery, along with PTSD from what happened that day.
After his injuries, returning to work as a mechanic was no longer realistic. His job required him to lift and carry heavy tools and parts, sometimes weighing 75 to 100 pounds, and he could no longer physically do the work he had done for most of his career.
His workers’ compensation settlement helped take care of J.O. and his family and provided for the medical treatment he still needs because of his injuries.
J.O. had spent decades working a tough, physical job. When that work injury changed what he was able to do, we were there to help him through it.
If you were seriously injured on the job in Washington, D.C., give our team at Donahoe Kearney a call. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and see how we can help.