A 38-year-old laborer was struck by a falling tree. At the time of injury, the employer failed to secure workers’ compensation coverage for employees. The Uninsured Employers’ Fund was found responsible for the injury. They were directed to make payments for lost wages and benefits. After receiving payments of compensation when due for over 16 years in addition to medical care, the claimant requested in the fall of 2015 our office negotiate a final resolution of the matter. In December 2015 Oot & Associates, PLLC secured a final decision. The claimant was awarded the additional sum of $612,000.00 for the closing of future lost wages and medical.