A bus driver from Anaheim Elementary School District sustained work injury to her cervical spine, lumbar spine, thoracic spine, and bilateral shoulder while working. This was settled through compromise and release for $108,000 on 7/19/2023.
Following her workers compensation settlement, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed for the subsequent injury benefits trust fund (SIBTF) on 7/24/2023 due to the injured worker’s preexisting health conditions, including levoscoliosis, cardiac palpitations, anemia, obesity, asthma, leukopenia, urinary tract infections, infertile, GERD and TMJ.
After thorough discovery, on 12/23/2024, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully secured an award of 100% disability for the injured worker. The injured worker was entitled to back benefits amounting to $11,831.31 and ongoing weekly benefits of $152.30, which will increase annually along with cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Based on average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value exceeding $400,000.
