Injured Worker v. Absolute Screenprint INC., SIBTF

Practice Area: SIBTFWorkers Compensation
Date: 04/29/24
Outcome: SIBTF award for 100% disability (Estimated value in excess of $1,000,000)

The injured worker sustained an industrial injury with cumulative trauma to his lumbar spine from September 23, 2012, to January 19, 2018, while employed as a machine operator at Absolute Screenprint Inc. This injury was settled through a compromise and release for $75,000 on October 2, 2018.

After the settlement of his workers’ compensation case with another firm, the applicant was then referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to continue the SIBTF claim. The injured worker had preexisting conditions, including issues with the right shoulder, right wrist/hand, right knee, left knee, psychological health, diabetes mellitus, headaches, and varicose veins. 

After years of thorough investigation, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully secured an award for 100% disability from the SIBTF. The applicant was awarded back benefits totaling $107,641.28 and ongoing weekly benefits of $640.57, subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Based on the average life expectancy, the present value of the award is estimated to exceed $1,000,000.00.