The injured worker suffered cumulative trauma to his psych and hypertensive heart disease from 01/01/1994 to 09/30/2017 while working as a correctional officer. This led to a settlement by stipulations at 79% permanent disability.
After the settlement of his workers compensation, Silberman & Lam, LLP applied for subsequent injury benefits trust fund on 05/03/2024 due to the injured worker’s preexisting health conditions including, lumbar spine, cervical spine, thoracic spine, left great toe, headaches, eczema, onychomycosis, allergic rhinitis, hemorrhoids, GERD, and obstructive sleep apnea.
Through dedication of the amazing team, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully obtained 100% disability award from SIBTF. The applicant was entitled to retroactive benefits amounting to $291,053 and weekly ongoing benefits of $1,284 increasing annually subject to cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for life. Based on average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value of $ 1,900,000.
