January 18, 2024

375,000 Workers’ Compensation Settlement After COVID Death

The attorneys at Brown & Crouppen recently settled a death case on behalf of the widow of an Emergency Room doctor who died of COVID. The source of the virus could only be proven circumstantially, increasing the difficulty of getting any recovery much less a good recovery. Despite some bad facts regarding potential sources of the infection, we were able to settle the claim for $375,000.

If you or a loved one has been hurt while on the job in St. Louis or surrounding areas, get help from a worker’s compensation lawyer at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. Our attorneys can help you recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Getting started is easy. Request a free case evaluation online or call 888-801-4813 to get started with your case. And remember, there’s no upfront cost to you — if you don’t get paid, we don’t get paid.

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