Retinopathy of Prematurity
Nov 05, 2018OUTCOME: $3.5 Million
30 week gestation premature baby's ROP was missed on newborn screening due to communication errors with mother.
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Robert Alan Huber's Legal Cases (12)
Philadelphia, PA
Workers compensation Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Car Accidents ... +4 more
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
N/AOUTCOME: 3.9 Million
Baby was born at 24 weeks gestation and was at high risk for developing retinopathy of prematurity. The child developed ROP and the treating opthalmologist missed it on screening.
Fall exiting from paratransit vehicle
N/AOUTCOME: 2.8 Million
Plaintiff suffered multiple fractures of her left leg due to defendants negligence in failing to assist her whle exiting defendants paratransit vehicle. Defendants failed to assist her out of the vehi ... cle as required by contract and as ordered by plaintiff's doctor. Plaintiff was a 53 year old kidney dialysis patient with diabetes, orthostatic hypotension, a prior spontaneous right foot fracture requiring ORIF and was a cane user. Plaintiff underwent 7 surgeries, and ultimately resulting in below the knee amputation of her left leg. She was hospitalized for 3 month after the accident and lived in a nursing home for 3+ years thereafter.
Welder's Flash Eye Injuries
N/AOUTCOME: 3 Million Verdict
Plaintiff crane operator was exposed to daily close range welder's flash from a subcontractor welding company without any eye protection developed serious eye injuries requiring multiple surgeries and ... disabling him from working as a union crane operator.
Workers' Compensation Settlement
N/AOUTCOME: $245,000 settlement
Puerto Rican construction worker suffered a herniated lumbar disc injury requiring surgery. He was making over $900.00/week before the accident. He moved back to Puerto Rico to be closer to his family ... who could provide help to him.
Workers Compensation Settlement
N/AOUTCOME: $240,000 settlement
48 year old suffered back and hernia work injuries. Multiple hernia surgeries with complications leaving Claimant in chronic pain and unable to work. Pre-injury wages of $1,200+. Also suffered from end ... stage liver damage.
Construction Accident - Crane operator negligence
N/AOUTCOME: $450,000 settlement 3rd party & $200,000+ in Workers Comp. Benefits
Plaintiff suffered multiple facial fractures and a head injury in crane accident. Plaintiff was a native of Honduras and was working as a framer on new homes in Chester County. While standing on trusse ... s over two stories high, the crane operator accidentally struck the trusses, causing them to collapse. Plaintiff fell over 20' to the ground suffering serious injuries. Plaintiff was unable to work for over 3 years and had a projected wage loss of over $300,000.00.
Elevator Accident - failure to level
N/AOUTCOME: $1.5 Million settlement
We helped secure over $450,000 in additional workers comp. benefits and won her SSD case.
Failure to timely diagnose Phenylketonuria (PKU)
N/AOUTCOME: $1.325 Million
This baby's metabolic disorder was missed on newborn laboratory screening (a blood test by heel prick). The child' suffered from severe developmental delay that occurred from brain injury caused by P ... KU. A low or no-protein diet would have greatly improved this child's outcome.
Construction Accident - Building Collapse
N/AOUTCOME: $1,8 Million third party case; $500K plus - w. comp. + SSD awarded
Union Welder crushed by truss collapse on building expansion. Existing wall which was in poor condition collapsed with trusses when heavy load was placed on it. Plaintiff suffered head, neck, back and ... shoulder injuries requiring 2 surgeries.