Injured Worker v. Estenson Logistics, SIBTF

Practice Area: SIBTFWorkers Compensation
Date: 05/16/24
Outcome: SIBTF award for 100% disability (Estimated value in excess of $1,400,000)

The injured worker sustained an industrial injury on 11/19/2003 and 10/26/2014 to his right hand, right elbow, right shoulder, cervical spine, lumbar, he also suffered sleep disorder, erectile dysfunction, headaches, post traumatic head syndrome while working as a driver at Estenson Logistics. This resulted in settlement by compromise and release of $375,000 on 12/30/2022.

Following his workers’ compensation settlement, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed for SIBTF benefits on 10/7/2019. The applicant had preexisting conditions including hypertension, otitis externa, hyperlipidemia, obesity, high levels of glucose, HDL deficiency, and deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis.

After thorough discovery, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure an award of 100% disability against SIBTF. The injured worker was entitled to back benefits of $271,644.02 and weekly benefits of $1136.04 increasing each year with cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). This award has a present estimated value of over $1,400,000.00 based on the average life expectancy.