On 04/22/2014, a nurse assistant suffered an industrial injury to her cervical spine, nasal area, and right shoulder, along with hypertension, sleep apnea, headache, and psychological issues. This led to a settlement by stipulation of 69% permanent disability.
After the settlement of her workers’ compensation case, the injured worker was referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to file a subsequent injuries benefits trust fund (SIBTF) claim, as she had preexisting conditions including GERD, urinary incontinence, issues with her bilateral wrists/hands, and left knee.
After several hearings, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully secured the award of 100% disability against SIBTF. The injured worker was granted back benefits of $177,480.34, along with ongoing weekly benefits of $776.33, which will increase annually based on cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Considering the average life expectancy, the estimated present value of the award is over $1,300,000.
