Injured Worker v. County of Riverside Sheriff Dept., SIBTF

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Date: April 8th, 2024
Outcome: SIBTF award for 100% disability (Estimated value in excess of $2,200,000)

The injured worker sustained a work-related cumulative trauma injury from 9/11/2006, to 2/22/2017, affecting his psychological health and causing hypertension while employed as a Deputy Sheriff at the County of Riverside Sheriff Department. This injury resulted in a settlement by stipulations for 74% permanent disability on 11/5/2019.

After his workers’ compensation case was settled by another firm, the injured worker went to Silberman & Lam, LLP to apply for Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) benefits. The injured worker had preexisting health conditions, including asthma, testosterone deficiency/hypogonadism, sleep issues, memory loss, tinnitus, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

After a thorough review and litigation, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully secured a 100% disability award from the SIBTF on 4/8/2024. The applicant was awarded back benefits totaling $208,982.18 and ongoing weekly benefits of $997, subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Based on the average life expectancy, the present value of this award is estimated to exceed $2,200,000.