In 2011 the claimant sustained a neck injury while working at a local college. In 2014 the claimant underwent surgery for the injury and never returned to work. Prior to settlement, the claimant was paid over $156,000.00 in lost wage benefits. The claimant also received full medical coverage for all conditions deemed related to the injury. In 2016 the claimant expressed a desire to leave New York. In February 2016, Oot & Associates, PLLC successfully negotiated a settlement for $308,000.00 over and above all prior payments.