08/03/2026
After a serious workplace fall, our client was left struggling with ongoing physical and emotional trauma. The worker’s employer and their workers’ compensation insurer refused to authorize the necessary medical care for the worker’s injuries, including treatment for his concussion, back, and psychological condition. The insurance carrier emphasized a delay in initial treatment and attempted to minimize the extent of the client’s physical and psychological injuries. After the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission agreed with the Employer and Insurer’s position, and denied the injured worker’s right to additional medical care, Luke Needleman and his trial team appealed the Commission’s decision and took the case to trial.
At trial, the Luke Needleman presented key expert testimony from the treating providers and fought back against the insurer’s improper defense tactics.
After a two-day jury trial in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland, the jury returned a unanimous verdict in the client’s favor, and reversed the Commission’s decision in its entirety.  The jury’s verdict confirmed the injuries were work-related, rejected the claim that the client did not require additional medical treatment, and authorized ongoing medical and mental health treatment. The trial victory ensures the client’s access to treatment, and ability to move forward with stability and dignity.