Injured Worker v. Cedars Sinai Medical Center, SIBTF

Practice Area: SIBTFWorkers Compensation
Date: 04/08/24
Outcome: SIBTF award for 100% disability (Estimated value in excess of $1,700,000.00)

The injured worker suffered an industrial injury with cumulative trauma while working as an operations supervisor at Cedar Sinai Medical Center from September 10, 2015, to September 10, 2016, affecting his cervical and lumbar spine. This injury was settled by stipulation for 52% disability on May 14, 2019.

After his workers’ compensation claim was settled by another firm, the injured worker was then referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to file the SIBTF claim on October 26, 2019. The applicant had preexisting health conditions, including GERD, issues with his right hand/wrist, left knee, and headaches.

After years of hearings, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully secured a 100% disability award on April 9, 2024. The applicant was awarded back benefits totaling $230,242.29 and ongoing weekly benefits of $1,271.08, subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Based on the average life expectancy, the present value of this award is estimated to exceed $1,700,000.00