As a construction worker, JC specialized in demolition, breaking up concrete with a jackhammer all day and knocking down existing walls so a building could be renovated.

This meant a lot of heavy lifting and physically demanding work, all day, every day.

When JC felt a pull in his shoulder after lifting a piece of broken concrete at work, he experienced immediate pain. Like most of us, he figured it would go away, so he rested it, applied ice, and took some ibuprofen.

He kept working, using only his left hand and arm to perform tasks. JC did the right thing by reporting the injury to his boss, and they involved their HR department and workers’ compensation insurance company.

However, as is common with most insurance companies, they sought to minimize the injury. They sent him to a “worker’s clinic” which is a facility that exclusively treats individuals referred by insurance companies. Whose side do you think they are on?

Since the shoulder wasn’t improving, he contacted a lawyer who recommended he reach out to us for assistance. Many people are referred to us by other lawyers or individuals we’ve helped in the past, knowing our success rate. JC was concerned because his injury wasn’t improving, he couldn’t work, and he had a young son to care for.

We worked to connect him with a proper doctor, an orthopedic specialist, who ordered an MRI revealing a torn rotator cuff. A month later, his surgery was approved, and his extensive rehabilitation process began.

JC had been attending night school and trying to start a small business – goals we aimed to support. However, let’s acknowledge the financial aspect involved.

Therefore, when negotiating his case with the workers’ compensation insurance company, we focused on JC’s future. We collaborated with him to ensure he could pursue both goals and have more time to spend with his young son.

JC didn’t have much knowledge about the workers’ compensation system, but he knew he needed assistance navigating it. Once he made that decision, we were able to provide him with the necessary support.

Injured on a Construction Site? You May Have a Third Party Case and a Workers’ Comp Claim

Get Help With Your D.C. Work Injury Today

If you suffered a torn rotator cuff or another serious injury on the job, you deserve the right medical care and full workers’ compensation benefits. Construction, healthcare, and other physically demanding jobs can take a toll — and insurance companies often make the process harder than it needs to be.

At Donahoe Kearney, we help injured workers with torn rotator cuff injuries get the treatment, lost wages, and long-term benefits they’re entitled to. We’ll connect you with the right specialists, get your treatment approved, and make sure you receive every dollar you’ve earned.

You don’t have to deal with the insurance company alone. We’ll handle your case from start to finish so you can focus on healing and getting back to work.

Call us today at 202-393-3320 or schedule a free consultation.

We have offices in Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia, and we proudly serve clients across the DMV area.