The injured worker suffered cumulative trauma from 11/18/2008 to 12/08/2012 while working as an executive secretary. This affected her cervical spine and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. She also suffered a specific injury on 11/08/2009 this affected her lumbar spine, and bilateral knee. These injuries were settled through compromise and release for $90,000.
Following the successful settlement of his claim, the applicant was referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to file for subsequent injury benefit trust fund (SIBTF) as the applicant had prior health condition including pain to her right shoulder, left shoulder, thoracic spine, headaches, lumbar spine, right knee and left knee. She also suffered from GERD, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and psyche.
Later, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully obtained an award of 100% disability against SIBTF on 02/26/2025. The applicant was entitled to back benefits of $345,149 and weekly benefits amounting to $1,008 increasing each year with cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). On average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value of $1,300,000.
