A truck driver sustained a worker-related injury while working at CRST International Inc. on 04/16/2015 that affected his cervical spine, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine. This resulted in settlement by compromise and release for $150,000 on 03/18/2020.
After the workers compensation claim settlement, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed for a subsequent injury benefits trust fund (SIBTF) due to the injured worker’s preexisting health conditions, which include ulcerative colitis, COPD, diabetes mellitus, and hepatitis C.
Through thorough litigation and multiple hearings, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully secured the award of 100% disability against SIBTF on 09/23/2-24. The injured worker was entitled to back benefits of $59,024.34 and ongoing weekly benefits of $544.19 increasing each year plus cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). This award has an estimated present value over $500,000, based on the average life expectancy.
