The injured worker suffered work-related injury on 03/07/2016 while working as a maintenance worker, this affected his cervical spine, right shoulder, left shoulder, left wrist, and left grip strength. Along that, he also sustained cumulative trauma from 11/03/1996 to 03/07/2016 to his cervical spine. These injuries were settled through compromise and released for $175,000 on 06/20/2022.
After the workers’ compensation settlement, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed for subsequent injury benefits trust fund (SIBTF) due to the injured worker’s preexisting health conditions including arrythmia, hypertension, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, prostatism, ED, issue on his lumbar spine, and bilateral thumb, he is also experiencing sleeping issues.
Following continued efforts, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully secured an award of 100% disability from SIBTF on 03/18/2025. This paved the way for the injured worker to receive lifetime benefits, he was entitled to back benefits amounting to $146,079. Additionally, he is also receiving weekly benefits of $675, with cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). The award has an estimated value of $700,000, based on the average life expectancy.
