The injured worker suffered a work-related injury on 1/12/2018 affecting his right upper extremity, right shoulder, right bicep and right forearm while working as a safety engineer at General Atomics ASI. This resulted to settlement by compromise and release for $70,000 on 3/22/2021.
Following his workers compensation case was settled, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed for SIBTF benefits on behalf of the injured worker on 4/22/2021. The applicant had preexisting conditions including left elbow, asthma, sexual dysfunction, cholecystectomy, GERD, vision issues, psoriasis, eczema, latex allergies, left clavicle fracture, lumbar spine, right wrist, and left wrist.
After years of discovery and litigation, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure 100% disability award against SIBTF. The applicant was entitled to weekly benefits of $749.50 increasing each year with cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). This award has a present estimated value of over $800,000.00 based on the average life expectancy.
