The injured worker suffered an industrial injury to his lumbar spine on 7/16/2016 while working at General Atomics as a technician. He filed for a workers compensation claim and led to a settlement by compromise and release for $125,000.
Following the settlement of his workers compensation case, the injured worker was referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP, to file for SIBTF claim because he suffered preexisting conditions including psyche, hypertension, IBS, pain to his bilateral hip, left knee, and right shoulder.
After years of dedication, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to obtain an award of 100% disability against SIBTF. The injured worker was entitled to back benefits of $204,252.96 and ongoing weekly benefits amounting to $589.08 that increase annually with COLA. On average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value of $800,000
