A worker from Gate Gourmet suffered cumulative trauma from 08/03/2015 to 07/09/2018 while working as a dishroom attendant. This affected his cervical spine, bilateral shoulder, lumbar spine, and bilateral knees, which resulted in settlement by compromise and release for $150,000 on 05/22/2024.
Following the settlement of his workers’ compensation claim, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed for subsequent injury benefits trust fund benefits (SIBTF) due to prior health conditions of the injured worker, which include rectal bleeding, Bell’s palsy, hypertension, and prediabetes.
After two years, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure the award of 100% disability. The injured worker was entitled to back benefits of $42,813.23 and ongoing weekly benefits of $242.15, increasing annually with cost-of-living adjustments. The award has an estimated present value over $200,000, based on the average life expectancy.
