Denied Benefits, This Injured Offshore Worker Turned to Arnold & Itkin

Josh Tipton and his wife did the right thing. Every month, they paid for the highest benefits package his employer offered. They didn't cut corners. They didn't skip payments. But when Josh was injured offshore and needed those benefits for the first time, he was denied.

Denied the Help He Deserved

Josh didn't just lose access to his benefits. He lost his footing. Medical bills started piling up. Debt collectors started calling. Pain from his injuries wasn't going away. The system he had trusted and paid into for protection offered him nothing when he needed it.

"My wife and I agreed that we would pay for each month the highest benefits that they offered. We paid religiously every month, but when it came time for me to draw my benefits, they denied me any benefits or any help."

His life, and his family's life, was turned upside down.

The Right Person for the Fight

When Josh reached out to Arnold & Itkin, he connected with a team that matched the urgency of his situation. He says one person in particular left an impression from the start: Jason Itkin.

"Jason Itkin sets them apart from anyone else. When you meet him, you'll know why. He just takes all the breath out of the room when he walks in and he's negotiating for you."

But what impressed Josh wasn't just the courtroom presence. It was the balance.

"He's very professional, but on the other side, he's down to earth. Just a down-to-earth good ol' boy just like the rest of us. But when it comes down to game time, you want him on your team."

Real Results, Not Just Promises

Arnold & Itkin didn't just take on the case. They addressed the damage that had been building since the day Josh's employer turned its back on him.

The firm connected Josh with a medical team that was able to treat his injuries and eliminate his pain. They fought to clear the financial wreckage that had piled up in the meantime. The debt collectors stopped calling. The unpaid bills were resolved.

And for the first time since his injury, Josh could breathe.

"I'm not in pain anymore thanks to Arnold & Itkin sending me to Dr. Kupic. He's fixed me. I'm not in pain anymore. I can continue my life as I used to before I was injured."

“They Have Given Me My Life Back”

Josh doesn't mince words about what the firm did for him.

"They have given me my life back. They have really given me my life back and my family's life back. Our life was completely upside down because of what my company had done through all this process. They fought tooth-and-nail for me and my family. Anytime we needed them, they were there."

For Josh, the outcome was felt through every aspect of his life. It was bills paid, pain gone, and a family back on solid ground. That's what having the right team looks like.

We’re proud to have represented Josh.