The injured worker suffered a work-related injury on 06/13/2016 with cumulative trauma from 1/3/2006 to 4/30/2018 affecting his right hip and lumbar spine while working as a stock clerk at County of Tulare. This resulted in a settlement by compromise and release for $100,000 on 8/11/2023.
Following the injured worker’s workers compensation claims, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed for a subsequent injury benefits trust fund (SIBTF) due to preexisting health conditions such as lumbar spine, right knee, right shoulder, right wrist, cervical spine, headaches, GERD, constipation, asthma, hypothyroidism, and syncope.
After thorough litigation and court appearances, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure an award of 100% disability against SIBTF on 10/3/2024. The injured worker was entitled to back benefits of $104, 707.15 and ongoing weekly benefits of $515.38 increasing each year with cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). On average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value over $1,100,000.
