The injured worker sustained work-related injury on 4/6/2018 while working as a tool and die maker at Aranda Tooling INC., this affected his cervical spine, right shoulder, lumbar spine, psych/GAF, posttraumatic headaches which resulted in settlement by compromise and release for $162,000 on 12/9/2019.
Following his workers’ compensation settlement, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed for SIBTF. The applicant had preexisting conditions including hypertension, upper gastrointestinal, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease.
After years of discovery and multiple court hearings, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure an award for the injured worker of 100% disability against SIBTF. He was entitled to back benefits of $48,556 and weekly benefits of $327 increasing annually with cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Based on the average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value over $250,000.
