A senior resolution specialist from Arthur J Company got injured while working and sustained cumulative trauma from 04/26/2018 to 09/24/2018 which affected her cervical spine, bilateral wrists, right VTS, lumbar spine, IBS, headaches, and GERD. This was settled through stipulations of 66% permanent disability.
After settling her workers’ compensation claim, Silberman & Lam, LLP applied for the subsequent injury benefits trust fund (SIBTF) due to her preexisting conditions including hiatal hernia, hypertension, vertigo, UTI with hydronephrosis, eczema, bilateral foot bunions, and allergic rhinitis.
After a year, Silberman and Lam, LLP successfully obtained the award of 100% disability against SIBTF on 08/28/2024. The injured worker was then entitled to back benefits amounting to $174,722.73 and ongoing weekly benefits of $907.52 increasing annually with cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Based on the average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value of $1,400,000.
