A driver of City Movers, LLC suffered work injury on 11/9/2010 to his lumbar spine, pelvis, and bilateral knees. This injury was settled through comprise and released for $135,000 on 4/17/2019.
After his workers compensation settlement with another firm, the injured worker was referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to file for subsequent injury benefits trust fund (SIBTF) due to the injured worker’s preexisting health conditions including issues with his left ankle, cervical spine, bilateral wrist/hand, erectile dysfunction, vestibular dysfunction, psych, hypertension and GERD.
After years of litigation and multiple hearings, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully secured an award of 100% disability against SIBTF on 11/7/2024. The injured worker was granted back benefits of $16,779.38 and weekly ongoing benefits of $335.25 increasing each year with cost-of-living adjustments. On average life expectancy, the estimated present value of this award is $400,000.
