The veterinary receptionist sustained industrial injury with cumulative trauma to her cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, bilateral knee, IBS and psych/GAF while working at Clinton Keith Veterinary Hospital from 10/24/2012 to 10/24/2013. This led to a settlement by compromise and released for $100,00 on 7/8/2019.
Following the settlement of her workers’ compensation, the injured worker was referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP, to file for the subsequent injury benefits trust fund (SIBTF). The injured worker has preexisting health conditions, including allergic rhinitis/sinusitis, GERD, urinary stress incontinence, fibromyalgia, and a cervicogenic headache.
Later, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully secured the award of 100% disability against SIBTF on 11/15/2024. As a result, the injured worker was entitled to back benefits of $35,328.39 and weekly ongoing benefits of $249.02 increasing each year plus cost-of-living adjustments. Based on the average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value over $500,000.
