The injured worker suffered a cumulative trauma injury from 06/01/2006 to 09/15/2010 which affected his cervical spine, lumbar spine bilateral shoulder, bilateral knee, and left elbow while working as a baseball player for San Diego Padres. This injury resulted in settlement by compromise and release of $87,000 on 06/22/2020.
After the settlement of his workers compensation claim in 2020, the injured worker was referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to file for the subsequent injury benefits trust fund (SIBTF) due to his preexisting conditions, which include sinus problems, psoriasis, and eczema, issues with his bilateral hips, left thumb, and left ankle.
After 3 consecutive years, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully obtained an award of 100% disability against SIBTF on 09/30/2024. As a result, the injured worker received back benefits of $64,571.37 and ongoing weekly benefits amounting to $427.86, increasing annually plus cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). On average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value over $900,000.
