The injured worker sustained a work-related injury on 8/6/2019 to his lumbar spine with right lower extremity radiculopathy, headaches, sleep, and cognitive while working as a construction laborer at Bosco Constructor. This was settled by compromise and release for $136,000.
After his workers’ compensation was settled, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed a claim for SIBTF benefits. The applicant had preexisting health conditions including cervical spine, left hp, right knee, bilateral foot. hypertension, obesity, aortic valve replacement, anticoagulation, hemorrhoids, GERD, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, sinusitis/rhinitis, diverticular disease, and bilateral elbow.
After thorough discovery, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure a 100% award against SIBTF. The applicant was entitled to back benefits of $54,513.13 and weekly benefit of $698.10 increasing annually with cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). This award has a present estimated value of over $700,000.00 based on the average life expectancy.