Case Result: $130,000 Settlement for Work-Travel Injury
Published: 9/4/2025 | Written by Elliot Bourne (Partner)
Another law firm turned this case away. However, a a denial does not mean you do not haave a case.
From Denial to $130,000: A Work‑Travel Injury Win
Don't Give Up After a Denial
This case shows why initial denials don’t mean your claim isn’t valid:
- Another firm said no: First attorney turned the case away as too difficult
- Florida injury, Georgia claim: Traveling for work when injury occurred
- Unexplained loss of consciousness: Made worse by fact it happened while driving for work
- Course of employment: Proved injury occurred during work travel
- Trial-ready advocacy: Willing to take the case all the way if needed
- Result: $130,000 settlement for initially denied claim
When our client called, they did not know if they had a case. Another law firm had turned them away after their workers’ compensation claim was denied, believing the case was too difficult to win. Like another denied work-travel case we won, initial denials don’t mean the case isn’t valuable.
Our client lives in Georgia and regularly travels to other states for work. While on a business trip in Florida, he suddenly lost consciousness while driving and suffered a significant injury that required an emergency‑room visit. In Georgia, injuries that occur while traveling for work can be compensable, but only if the injury is work-related. Understanding what qualifies as course of employment is crucial in these cases. The insurance company denied his claim, arguing the episode had nothing to do with his job.
We pushed back. We showed that he was in the course of his employment, and even though the loss of consciousness was unexplained, the harm was made worse by the fact that it happened while he was driving for work.
The result: we secured a $130,000 settlement for our client.
The takeaway? An initial denial doesn’t mean your case isn’t valuable. If you were hurt while traveling for work, even when the cause isn’t clear, you may still have a strong claim. It’s crucial to work with trial attorneys who have the experience and resources to take your case all the way if necessary. Don’t sleep on your rights. Contact us for a free case review.
Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. This post is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.