The injured worker suffered a work-related injury on 3/2/2008 to his lumbar spine, psych, voiding dysfunction and erectile dysfunction while working as a service technician at ADT Security Services. This was settled by stipulations at 62% permanent disability on 6/10/2014.
After his workers’ compensation was settled by another firm, his prior attorney filed for an SIBTF claim on 2/19/2013 and eventually the injured worker was referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to complete his SIBTF claim. The applicant had preexisting health conditions including sinus disease, testicular disease, chronic diarrhea, heart arrhythmia, obesity, right foot gout, left foot gout, left knee, and fibromyalgia.
With thorough discovery, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure a 100% award against SIBTF on 5/9/2024. The applicant was entitled to back benefits to $413,678.02 and a weekly benefit of $1058.97 increasing annually with cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). This award has a present estimated value of over $1,400,000.00 based on the average life expectancy.