The worker sustained cumulative trauma injuries from 02/02/2010 to 2/2/2011, affecting her cervical spine, shoulders, and wrists while working as a waiter at Coco’s Restaurant. The injury was settled for $30,000 on 09/22/2016.
After settling her workers’ compensation claim, she was referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to file a subsequent injury benefit trust fund claim (SIBTF). The worker had preexisting conditions such as thoracic and lumbar spine issues, bilateral hip and shoulder problems, neurocognitive disorder, hypertension, sleep disorder, GERD, and ovarian disease.
After multiple hearings, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure an award of 100% disability against SIBTF on 8/26/2024. The injured worker was then entitled to back benefits of $108,893.50 and weekly benefits of $314.38 with cost-of-living adjustments. This award has an estimated present value of 500,000 based on the average life expectancy.
