2016 Personal Injury $64,000
Vaughan Law Group had the pleasure of representing a client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident that was caused by another vehicle pulling from a gas station directly into the path of her vehicle. Our client sustained injury to her neck and lower back. Despite the insurance company taking a position that our […]
2016 Workers’ Comp Trial Award of Medical Care
This Orlando Workers’ Compensation case involved a case worker for a local law enforcement agency. This lady injured her spine while carrying out her duties. She came under the care of a doctor picked by the Workers’ Compensation insurance company who became very dismissive of this ladies complaints. Through Workers’ Compensation attorney, Vaughan Law Group, […]
2016 Permanent Total Disability and Fraud Trial- $273,000 Present Value
Client is a 54 year old relatively illiterate worker. He sustained a low back injury and when released to go back to work with restrictions the Employer sent him to do volunteer work at a few local agencies. Eventually restrictions were decreased and the Employer, at the behest of the Workers’ Compensation insurance company, took […]
$300,000 Workers’ Compensation Settlement with Medical Care Left Open
This Orlando venue case involves a 47 year old welder who suffered a herniated disc in the neck and underwent a laminectomy and fusion. Following the surgical procedure and a period of recuperation, this client returned to his employer and continued to work for seven years. Unfortunately, the employer terminated this client when the doctor […]
What is a deposition?
In the course of a personal injury case, the plaintiff and witnesses may be asked to give sworn testimony for use as evidence or as discovery (the process where each side gathers information to create a case). This is called a deposition. During a deposition, one is under oath, just as if he/she were in […]
Traffic Deaths are on the Rise
The National Safety Council estimates that traffic deaths and serious injuries from traffic accidents rose for the first time in almost a decade. The Council reported that fatalities were 14 percent higher through the first six months of 2015 than they were during the same period in 2014, and serious injuries were 30 percent higher. […]
Spring Break Safety Tips
Spring break is a tradition among college students and young adults, but alcohol, large crowds, and lots of sun often create a dangerous environment that can result in alcohol poisoning, sexual assault, and other serious injuries. Here are tips to have a memorable and safe spring vacation from SABRE, a security equipment corporation that provides […]
Tips on How to Avoid Workplace Injuries | Orlando Workers Comp Attorney
Getting hurt on the job is a lose-lose situation for both employee and employer. As an employee it can lower your productiveness and for an employer it could mean going bankrupt if you are found negligent. Though you cannot supervise every situation in the workplace, there are ways you can limit the possibilities and exposure […]
Hazardous Jobs in Florida | Workers Compensation Attorney Orlando
“Accidents happen” is a common phrase we hear constantly, but when it results in death it takes on a new meaning. Add that to the workplace and then we’re talking legal action. National rates of workplace related deaths are on the decline. The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), along with […]
Thomas Vaughan Named a Top 100 Injured Workers’ Attorney
Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy honors Vaughan Law Group Orlando, FL – Thomas Vaughan of Orlando-based law firm The Vaughan Law Group was recently recognized by the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group as one of the nation’s Top 100 Injured Workers’ Attorneys. Awarded to a select few injured workers’ attorneys across the nation, this […]
