A worker from Abbott Laboratories Irvine, sustained industrial injury with cumulative trauma from 05/01/2005 to 09/18/2020 while working as an operator. This affected his cervical spine, bilateral shoulder, and bilateral wrist, which led to a settlement by compromise and release for $130,000 on 6/16/2023.
After the settlement of his workers compensation case, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed a subsequent injury benefits trust fund as the injured worker had preexisting conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rhinitis and sinusitis, and fatty liver.
Later, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure the award of 100% disability against SIBTF on 10/21/2024. With this, the injured worker was entitled to back benefits amounting to $13,615.15 and ongoing weekly benefits of $148.28 which increase each year plus cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). The award has an estimated present value over $200,000 based on the average life expectancy.
