The injured worker suffered a cumulative trauma injury between 4/5/2010 and 10/1/2015 to her neck back and upper extremities resulted in a settlement by compromise and release for $65,000 against Hortica Mutual. After settlement of the workers compensation claim in 2019, an SIBTF claim was filed. The applicant had pre-existing injuries including macular degeneration, dysthymia, headaches, ganglion cysts, headaches, hypothyroidism, constipation, cardiac palpitations, and peripheral vascular disease. After nearly 4 years of discovery and litigation Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure an award of 100% disability against SIBTF The applicant was entitled to back benefits of $146,307.97 and ongoing benefits of $828.02 per week increasing each year with a COLA. Based on an average life expectancy, this award has a value of approximately 1 Million dollars.
