The injured worker suffered a specific injury with cumulative trauma from 9/24/2014 – 9/25/2015 while working as admin support at California Hospital Medical Center affecting her left hand, left elbow, left wrist, left shoulder, and psych. On 7/9/2003 – 9/9/2004, the injured worker suffered an injury with cumulative trauma to her left hand, left elbow, and left wrist. This was settled by compromise and release for $125,000.00 on 6/17/2019.
Following the workers compensation settlement, which was handled by another attorney, her prior attorney filed for SIBTF benefits. The applicant was referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to continue her SIBTF claim. The applicant had preexisting conditions including left shoulder, left elbow, left elbow, left wrist, left hand, diabetes, gastrointestinal dysfunction, essential tremor, systemic arterial hypertension, insomnia, headaches, urinary issues, and psych.
After thorough discovery, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure an award of 100% disability against SIBTF. The injured worker was entitled to back benefits of $170,663.01 and weekly benefits of $799.89 increasing each year with cost-of-living adjustment. The estimated present value of the award is $1,300,000.00 based on the average life expectancy.