Stevenson v. Pepsi-Cola Brand Beverages

The Freibott Law Firm was recently successful in prosecuting a claim on behalf of one of our clients.  Our client worked for Pepsi-Cola Brand Beverages when he injured his back while lifting two cases of soda on October 16, 2014.  The Claimant immediately reported to the Omega Medical Center for treatment where he complained about his low back injury with sharp pain radiating into each of his legs.  The Claimant also began treating with Dr. Patel who provided low back injections.  Most recently, a neurosurgeon, recommended surgery.  An MRI of the low back showed that our client had structural problems with his back.  The claim was initially denied by his employer.  The Insurance Company’s medical expert opined that our client only sustained a minor sprain of his low back.  The Industrial Accident Board found that our client and his treating doctor, Dr. Patel, were credible and that our client clearly sustained an injury much more serious than that of a “simple strain”.  Accordingly, the Industrial Accident Board found that our client was totally disabled for approximately three months; that his medical treatment to date was reasonable, necessary, and causally related to the October 16, 2014 work accident.  The Industrial Accident Boardalso ordered the employer to pay for our client’s medical expert fee for his testimony and an attorney’s fee.(Stevenson v. Pepsi-Cola Brand Beverages,Hearing No.: 1419904)