A material handler at Avantor Inc sustained an industrial injury to his right elbow and CTS on 9/11/2018. He also experienced cumulative trauma affecting his sleep, neck, and headaches from 7/5/2017 to 11/5/2020. These injuries were settled by Compromise and Release for $65,000 on 12/13/2022.
Following the settlement of his workers’ compensation, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed a subsequent injury benefits trust fund claim (SIBTF) on 2022/12/16 as the injured worker had preexisting health conditions including hearing loss, left shoulder, hypertension, diabetes, retinopathy, allergic rhinitis, low back, and gallbladder.
After thorough litigation, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully obtained an award of 100% disability against SIBTF on 10/1/2024. The injured worker was entitled to retroactive benefits amounting to $3,337.83 and ongoing weekly payment of $408.71 increasing each year plus cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Based on average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value over $500,000.
